Susan Reeves managed to create an effective martial arts program based on authentic karate moves without falling prey to the gimmicks of psuedo-kickboxing videos that flood the market today. The focus of the video is on kicking and flexibility. There is also some excercises involving the hands, but the majority draw from use of the feet.Ms. Reeves is a very motivating instructor and her use of Japanese counting to pace the workout is impressive. Each excercise is simple enough to perform, which makes this DVD a recommended purchase for new students. Seasoned martial artists will also find the workout as an excellent supplement for days between sessions at the dojo.