Introduce your child to the life skills of karate with one month of free karate lessons at Dawn Barnes Karate Kids. Voted "Best Children's Martial Arts School" by L.A. Daily News. Sensei Dawn Barnes has been teaching karate to children ages 2 to 14 in a love-based environment for over 20 years. Using the world's first martial arts system specifically designed for children, students learn age appropriate "playground safe" self-defense skills based on their natural movements to build confidence and increase awareness of their surroundings in a fun, yet challenging way. Choose from 1 of 7 locations in greater Los Angeles, including Encino and Sherman Oaks.