We Specialize in Children Only: Thats right -- we dont teach adults. That means everything from our safe, top-of-the-line equipment to the color of our paint is chosen with your childs best interest in mind. Maybe thats why Dawn Barnes Karate Kids was voted Best Martial Arts School by LA Parent, LA Family, and The Daily News. Love-based Teaching Method: We avoid using four letter words like "dont" and "cant, " which negate the growth of your childs confidence. Instead, we encourage children with Sensei Dawns "Positive Dialogue Response, " the secret to our success in fulfilling our mission statement: To inspire self-esteem in every child! Age-Appropriate Teaching Method: Aside from constant verbal praise, our students earn stickers, patches, and stripes on their belts to reward and reinforce their best efforts.