Dear Mr. Dad: I'm getting a little worried that we’re putting too much pressure on my son to get involved in extracurricular activities. He plays soccer, is active in his Boy Scout troop, and does karate. Now there's talk about art classes ...

After having watched Kung Fu Panda for the 37th time this summer, it is no wonder that your kids are now insisting that they want to learn martial arts. While the study of karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, and other forms of self-defense offer many benefits for kids and adults, ...