My son has been doing karate since he was 3. It has been good for him but a struggle to get him there every week. He finds it stressful and at this point we are giving up the battle since his school anxiety is through the roof. We always told him he could quit if he chose another activity. He recently joined cub scouts which has been great. Very low key and easy for him. But your right Nicole, I'm not sure I want him advancing in karate through the teenage years. Although dh is a black belt.

Ellenimage- Mom to ds JJ age 8, bp, selective mutism, gad, sid
currently on risperdal