PHOENIX - In this karate class, all eyes are on teacher Missy Keast and her interpreter, Akili Moore. "I've been doing sing language for a very long time -- it's been about 10 years now," Moore said.

Classes: The special-needs one-hour kenpo karate class is at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other classes for children and adults are available throughout the week. Cost: $79 a month, $50 initiation ...

Kick, jab, punch! Not having any formal martial arts training, I’ll admit that checking out Martin Buell’s kempo karate class was a bit intimidating, but upon arrival, I was welcomed into the group ...