Inwood Community Services and the LMFC Move Video Challenge
The video presentation begins with an introduction to Inwood Community Services and the needs that have to be met in the community for children.
Inwood’s Unit Director has interest in working with “Let’s Move” because childhood obesity is an epidemic in the community and an immediate solution is necessary.
Inwood connected with Master Karate Todd to implement innovative activities that will get kids moving to engage fitness and being healthy.
Master Karate Todd, cleverly combines music, colorful animation and live action to motivate children to get off the couch and exercise!
This is demonstrated with kids in the video practicing karate moves with the animated characters teaching on a large screen.
Kids learn to bow with respect and learn honor.
They also learn nutrition and green energy, while simultaneously learn to be more confident, disciplined and focused from the instructional workout DVD!
Most importantly, all of the lessons learned from MKT with children register as enjoyment for children not a philosophical teaching or lecture. They are having fun the whole time they are learning!
The video continues to show the effectiveness of getting kids active. Their enjoyment is expressed on their faces after earning their achievement certificates for active participation.
Parents who attended the event expressed happiness and satisfaction with their testimonials. Several children give testimony as well. All of the children had fun with a new experience.
The instructional DVD creates new instincts and experiences. Expanding this program by collaborating with local organizations will make a huge impact for the City of New York and connecting with larger organizations can replicate and reach kids across America!
The video ends by honoring “Let’s Move” and the web-site and the “Let’s Move” titled song is played throughout the video.

42 comments
Alana Koer • about 14 years ago
I truly appreciate this submission. This should win as this is the kind of things our kids should be watching! This cartoon gets kids off the couch and teaches them to eat healthy and drink water! This should be the new generation of childrens television programs. Lets Move!
larry morman • about 14 years ago
Now that's important people!!. The Ford brothers are light workers for our youth!!! More movements like their movement will make for a better, happier and healthier childhood for this our American children, and one day hopefully all children on this Earth!!
Nila Alba • about 14 years ago
Having a younger sister that currently is suffering from health issues due to bad eating habits and the lack of exercise, I feel the need to support special programs such as this one! Thanks!
Darin Brooks • about 14 years ago
got my vote in its nice to see the kids do something constructive to get them fit and keep them off the streets
Yamila Gutierrez • about 14 years ago
This is the only animated cartoon in the challenge. It reminds me of a PBS kids show I really love it. I'll keep voting for inovative works like this one.
Kids these days are more influenced by digital media than anything else. Young children will listen more to a fun cartoon than the lecturing of an adult any day. Kids currently emulate Pokemon, Power Rangers and Elmo. I'd rather they emulate a healthy hero.
Congratulations I think you hit the nail on the head with this one. Looking forward to seeing more.
Jason Denny • about 14 years ago
My kids love Master Karate Todd and I believe there should be more programs like this one at all schools. The program is made so kids may follow the DVD, learn more online and can socialize with one another effectively helping one another grow. My only suggestion is that you should consider sending this to all the schools and Let's Move! As the last person said kids need a healthy hero.
Jay Sims • about 14 years ago
yay go us
Monica Gonzalez • about 14 years ago
I love the idea of a cartoon that stops bullying, promotes self confidence, gets kids fit, teaches them discipline and the importance of caring for the planet. Good going Richard this is a winner.
Derrick Wallace • about 14 years ago
Thank you Richard for turning me on to your program. I'm a pediatrician with a 32 year old practice. I have played this video for my patients in the waiting room and have only received glowing reviews. With your new after school initiative I am sure you will positively affect children world wide. I look forward to seeing more.
Dan Greko • about 14 years ago
Excellent program! I am surprised Lets Move hasn't already picked up your cartoon as its mascot. And your music is on point it drives the message home. I know it was stuck my head for days after I first heard it. Great Job
Corey Dorville • about 14 years ago
Everyone should be voting for MKT. They should have this in Robert Fulton my middle school. Eveyone please support my Uncle Richard's project to move the world.
Ben Sims • about 14 years ago
After several parents at my daughter's school reviewed this video, they are asking me how can their children become part of Master Karate Todd. We MUST have them at our school to teach the children as well as the parents about good nutrition. Love MKT
Harold Ford • about 14 years ago
MKT is amazing for kids! Children register all of the learning as fun and entertainment while they are simultaneously off the couch. With Master Karate Todd kids are finding new ways to be active, disciplined and confident. And by the way, there are NO bullies karate!
Richard Macias • about 14 years ago
Master Karate Todd is the solution to fill the budget cuts of gym classes across our great nation. Kids need not only to be active at school but at home as well and since MKT is digital media its ready for them where ever they go. Parents will also enjoy working out with their kids and learning martial arts from a true karate champion the master behind the master Julian Ford an AAU champion!
Julian Ford • about 14 years ago
Master Karate Todd is the lighting rod and one of the solutions to reverse Childhood Obesity. MKT also stops the bullying epidemic,and provides self confidence and discipline for our youth...Wow what an awesome Cartoon! What a program!!
George Verdejo • about 14 years ago
I really like this one, hope you guys consider making some really cool games for this as well.
robin nash • about 14 years ago
It is evident that MKT cares about the health and welfare of our children. There is no other program out there like this. It's simple, makes sense and kids LOVE it! Congrats to MKT for filling a void and caring. Awesome program!!!
Andrew Hsu • about 14 years ago
I love the Lets Move Culture!!! You've got the right idea to reach kids in today's techno age.
Valerie Viramontes • about 14 years ago
This video engages children through a medium they are comfortably familiar with. After tv time with Elmo or Dora, who better to encourage physical activity and environmental awareness than a dynamic, fitness minded, animated lion ready to teach my 5 year old about the choices she can make to live a healthy lifestyle. My daughter was up doing the kicks and insisted that she go on the Master Karate Todd "facebook" so she could email the characters! so cute! it's great to have a cool cartoon reinforcing the messages of health and discipline that I teach her at home.
Daniel Gonzalez • about 14 years ago
Very cool Rich I saw the MKT DVD with my little cousins and they loved it. Thanks for sending it to me. I also saw the Master Karate Todd website with them and they couldn't get off of it. I especially like the idea of fight against the Junk Food Jungle.By the way I think the last way you explained MKT's ideals on Facebook was the best. "Its a Kids workout DVD that teaches kids discipline, fitness, healthy eating, self defense and the importance of going green." Thanks again I'll keep voting.
Frank Fuentes • about 14 years ago
I've been looking for an educational program that could get my 5 year old daughter off the couch and moving. This did exactly that and she took a strong liking to learning the numbers in Japanese. I haven't seen anyone mention the fact that kids learn can learn more about another language along with all the other benefits. Thanks for sending me the dvd.
Ivan Cabrera • about 14 years ago
Gracias, Richard por dar me una copia de tu munequitos. Se lo mostre a la professora de Day Care y ella lo estado tocando todos los dias para la clase de gercisio. A los ninos le ah gustado tanto que le di mi copia al Day Care. Si puedes por favor mandame otra para Ferny.
Denis Kelly • about 14 years ago
On Oct. 10, 2008 (New York) -- The rate of premature heart disease among obese teens is set to triple, and the increasing prevalence of high blood pressure in children is a major culprit, experts warned at a news conference sponsored by the American Society of Hypertension.
A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it's a risk factor that you can do something about. Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits.
We need more programs such as this one to help prevent future heart problems in our youths.
Marjorie Freedman • about 14 years ago
This looks like a low-cost way to bring fun and movement to a large audience. Great job.
Rich Isaacs • about 14 years ago
A great program. Kids gain self confidence, lose weight and build self-esteem . A unique win/lose/win combination with long term benefits.