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11/22/2017

10 Reasons Why Martial Arts is the Best Activity for your Kids

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From an article posted by Kenney Myers
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  1. Fostering Self-Discipline – One of the central tenets of all forms of the martial arts is an absolute focus on self-discipline. Today’s kids are so accustomed to receiving instant gratification that lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. Kids with a martial arts background, however, are continually reminded of how essential self-discipline is.
  2. Boosting Socialization Skills – Kids who don’t always thrive in highly social environments may find it easier to get to know people and make new friends when they’re in a room filled with peers who share a common interest. The kids on the playground may not always have much common ground, but devotees to the martial arts are able to get to know one another through shared pursuits. Partner-driven forms like jiu jitsu can also foster camaraderie, as they force kids to pair off and build their skills together.
  3. Encouraging Physical Activity – Limiting screen time is a great idea when it comes to getting kids off the couch and encouraging them to be more active, but it only goes so far. Enrolling an inactive child in such a physically demanding pastime not only discourages the sedentary lifestyle she’s used to, but also gives her an enjoyable activity that inspires her to keep moving.
  4. Learning to Set and Achieve Goals – Most forms of martial arts are based around an accomplishment system of colored belts that signify the wearer’s degree of skill. When your child strives toward each new belt, he’s learning valuable lessons about setting and reaching his goals.
  5. Increased Self-Esteem – Confidence comes with achievement, so your child’s self-esteem level will get a boost with every new move he masters and every belt he earns. Kids who struggle with a low sense of self-worth usually become more confident as time progresses while they’re enrolled in a martial arts class.
  6. Instilling a Sense of Respect – Learning any martial arts style will require your child to show her instructor unflinching respect. Today’s kid culture doesn’t always include respect for authority, adults or those in advanced positions. When she goes to her karate or tae kwon do class, though, your child will be learning lessons in respect along with new moves.
  7. Encouraging Non-Violent Conflict Resolution – Thinking that martial arts instruction promotes violent behavior is justified if your only experience with the activity comes from television or movies. In fact, many defensive styles teach kids peaceful, non-violent conflict resolution skills and emphasize the importance of avoiding a physical altercation.
  8. Improving Listening Skills – In order to master the skills she’s being taught and advance through the belt ranks, your child will have to exercise superior listening skills. Kids who aren’t always adept when it comes to paying attention to what they’re told can benefit from the verbal instruction and one-on-one work in her dojo.
  9. Developing Teamwork Skills – Whether he’s breaking boards to get a new belt or sparring in a practice setting to master a new maneuver, there are few things that your child does in his martial arts classes that will be done on his own. Working together to learn new things and accomplish goals is an important life lesson for kids to learn, and instruction in the martial arts can help your child learn that lesson.
  10. Improvement in Other Areas of Life – The benefits of martial arts training don’t end in the dojo. The boost in confidence, increased fitness level and new cooperation skills will also help your child navigate the academic and social aspects of school, affect his behavior at home and have an all-around good influence on him as he develops into an adult

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Rash Guards Online link
11/11/2019 02:37:59 am

One of the central tenets of all forms of the martial arts is an absolute focus on self-discipline. Today’s kids are so accustomed to receiving instant gratification that lessons in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. Kids with a martial arts background, however, are continually reminded of how essential self-discipline is.
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11/16/2020 10:18:57 pm

Thanks for the information about martial arts. It's great that this article talks about how martial arts improve their self-defense techniques.. This is the best activity for kids.

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Monty link
11/20/2020 04:51:05 am

Very thoughtful blogg

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Conrad O'Connor link
1/25/2021 12:44:31 pm

It's cool that you mention that learning martial arts can help your child build self-esteem. I want my son to grow into a confident adult, so I'm thinking about enrolling him in martial arts classes. I'm going to search for a good martial arts class in the area that he can attend.

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Eli Richardson link
2/24/2021 12:54:37 pm

I'm glad you talked about how martial arts will help kids improve their social skills. My sister wants her son to join some sport. She wants him to get involved in physical activity and to make some friends. My nephew doesn't seem to be interested in any sport, but he likes those karate movies and that. The only thing is that my sister thinks that's too dangerous for him or too violent, and that's why I'll be sure to share this article with her to help change her mind. Thanks for the information about the benefits of practicing martial arts.

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Chris Pederson link
3/31/2021 01:51:36 pm

My son wants to take a form of martial arts. I think he needs to take something that will teach more than just fighting. You said that karate can help with setting and achieving goals so that sounds like a good one to start with.

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Ivy Peck link
7/11/2024 03:29:26 pm

Lovely blog you havve here

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