My 5 year old son started Tanaka's Martial Arts 5 months ago when he was actually 4 years old. My husband and I are very happy to see his enjoyment and overall steady progress and development. The Sensei is effective in keeping the classes serious but fun, and he shows a great deal of sincere care toward each student. He is very patient with my son whose attention span is that of a typical 5 year old, so my son is able to learn in a very positive environment. I highly recommend Tanaka's Martial Arts, especially for those just starting out.