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@juancarlos I checked some studies first, and I'm ready to agree with you with one caveat. (This isn't a detailed lit review, of course.) Dahab and McCambridge (2009) speaks positively about strengh training in young athletes. It's a bit more vague on growth plate injuries than I'd like, but...

@juancarlos I assume because teenagers aren't advised to lift heavy, as it can stunt their growth (I believe there are studies on that)

@justg To clarify, it's not a program, it's another book by Pavel that does a good job of explaining proper technique of different kettlebell exercises. Although I believe different programs are listed there too. Simple and Sinister (at least, the edition I read) only talked about swings and...

@justg Good! So, injury should not be a concern with proper technique. Depending on the school of karate, they might already work with free weights there. People here advise S&S, and it's a good one, but it's not very varied. I would also say take a look at something like Russian Kettlebell...

@justg Greetings, comrade, Pavel (an authority on kettlebells) advises 16kg for adult males and 12 kg for adult females. You have said you have a 12 kg. This should be fine. Your question depends on some more factors, though. How athletic (fit) is your son? Also, 15 is a common age for heart...