I think it goes without saying that things tought to kids for fun should be fun and safe. It's fun to introduce your kids to a variety of things, it lets them explore the world of possibilities. But saying that, if the sport is pursued any further, than a lot of research should be done to assure the child is taking proper classes with an appropiate professional teacher, not a self professed master. Learning properly from the start allows the child to develope skills at a rate suited to age, agility etc. The teaching should always include respect for the weapon and what the weapon can do.

I encourage fun with children but they need to respect the fun they are having. If they learn that respect from the beginning it will remain fun. Anything beyond that needs a real professional teaching the proper teqniques.

Kilted Stuart