How does the teaching of martial arts relate to child development? Dave Kovar, internationally known martial arts instructor, applies his experience as a Waldorf student and his knowledge from his Japanese martial arts mentor to the running of his schools and the creation of a global martial arts learning community. Betty Staley brings her knowledge of child development to Dave’s questions as they share common understanding and life experience about working with different ages of children. Forty-two years ago, Dave was a student in Betty’s class. Both now share their expertise with others for the benefit of their communities.