Americans are "Heavier" than ever! Between 1962 and the year 2000, the number of obese Americans grew from 13% to an alarming 31% of the population. 63% of Americans are overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) in excess of 25.0. 31% are obese with a BMI in excess of 30.0. Childhood obesity in the United States has more than tripled in the past two decades. According to the U.S. Surgeon General report obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths every year. The Mile High Karate system could be the BEST solution for our nation!