Many people
among us can remember watching Martial Arts movies on TV in our childhood and
wishing we could perform like our on screen heroes. It also happens many of us
never got that chance as a kid. If you want to learn more about Martial Arts for
kids then this article is for you. The benefits that Martial Arts can bring to
your child can never be outspoken enough. Introducing youngsters to the amazing
sport should be carried out properly to provoke and maintain a healthy interest
that will enable them to have the mental and physical ability to improve
everyday. Read on...
Whether you are a Martial Artist yourself
or have no knowledge of the sport whatsoever, be assured that Martial Arts is
one of the best experiences you can give your child. Not only will it
dramatically increase the fitness levels of your child but also develop their
mental concentration, giving them a clearer mind. Most notably Martial Arts
teaches students how to avoid fights and conflict rather than look for
it.
Why is Martial Arts good for
kids?
This sport has a huge range on benefits,
being both mental and physical. It can develop the mind of any Martial Artist,
giving them the ability to be disciplined, focused and have a calm mind in
stressful situations. Both mental and physical benefits go hand in hand and many
experts are renowned for their positive outlook in life and dedication to
achieving goals - not only in the sport but academically and also in general
life. Physcial benefits of Martial Arts for your children could put them in a
league above their peers, giving them an excellent cardiovascular system,
flexibility and strength.
Develop the
interest
We all know that a child rarely wants to follow the desires
of a parent, for this reason it is advised to introduce the concept of Martial
Arts in an implied manner. Suddenly telling your son or daughter that they
should be going to a Martial Arts school is not recommended. Research has shown
that by introducing a sport to a child slowly using the right techniques is much
more effective. Try putting on a great Martial Arts movie for the kids, tailored
at the younger generation, examples include The Karate Kid or Return of the
Dragon. If your kid is bored and has no interest in either movie, it does not go
to say Martial Arts is still not for them. By making Martial Arts fun, they are
much more liekly to want to participate in the sport. For example, show how
certain techniques can be used (obviously without hurting your child) and tell
them they can rely on such techniques as they go through life if they ever
encounter danger. Try taking them to a local Martial Arts competition and ask
your child if they would enjoy doing something similar. Kids often want to be
better than their peers at everything! Giving them the edge in Martial Arts
could be a huge step for them. Nobody can ever question Bruce Lee's dedication
to Martial Arts, he was introduced to the sport by his father who was a
Tai Chi Chuan
practitioner.
Which Martial Art is best for a
child?
This
can only ever be answered in hindsight. However it must be noted that some
Martial Arts are much harder to learn the older we get. Certain Martial Arts styles such as
Jiu Jitsu which involves many moves which require a perfect technique to avoid
injury should be started as young as possible. Also Taekwondo which
requires extreme flexibility for certain kicks is harder to develop the older we
get. On the other hand, styles such as Wing Chun Kung Fu requires less
flexibility and although the techniques are not easy to learn for a beginner, it
can be done regardless of phyical ablity. You should also consider what your
child wants out of the sport, whether it be mainly for self defence, fitness or
fun (thats not to say all three can be obtained in one style).
Find a Martial Arts
School
Finding a good Martial Arts school is
crucial and cannot be over emphasized.
The quality in teaching ranges enormously
from school to school. Finding the right school depends on the attitude of the
child and even yourself as a parent. Do you want your child to be an Olympic
Champion or just find an enjoyable sport that will develop them mentally and
physically and see where this takes them? InterMartialArts.com provides the
worlds largest Martial Arts club listing on the net. Browse our clubs in your
region, some have member reviews. We strongly advise that you do not settle on
the first club that you go to, as there is a huge range of levels of teaching.
Most importantly, your kid has to enjoy what he/she is doing and also learning
in the correct way at the same time. Discuss the clubs policies with the teacher
and you will get a good feel for how the club is run. Questions to ask may
include: "how many years experience do you have at teaching level", "have you
ever studied Martial Arts in China/Japan?", "what line of descendant is the
teaching in the club - have you been taught by someone who was also taught by
someone who is well reknowned in the style". For example there are Wing Chun
Kung Fu schools dotted around the western world run by teachers in a direct line
from Great Grandmaster Ip Man (Bruce Lee's former teacher).
Development away from the
school
Always remember the quote from Ip Man
(famous Wing Chun teacher who taught Bruce Lee) - "It is difficult for a student
to pick a good teacher, but it is even more difficult for a teacher to pick a
good students"
You may not find a school which is
convenient to take your child often enonugh, even if you can - it is advised
that your child practices the specific style(s) they are committed to outside of
classes too. However be careful that they are not practicing in the wrong way
and getting into bad habits. There are many DVD's on the market where simple
drills can be practiced. Most gradings for belt rankings, particularly Taekwondo
and Karate are based on Kata/Patterns and drills. These are extremely important
especially for classical styles - getting these right will ensure your child
develops faster in Martial Arts.
Many people
among us can remember watching Martial Arts movies on TV in our childhood and
wishing we could perform like our on screen heroes. It also happens many of us
never got that chance as a kid. If you want to learn more about Martial Arts for
kids then this article is for you. The benefits that Martial Arts can bring to
your child can never be outspoken enough. Introducing youngsters to the amazing
sport should be carried out properly to provoke and maintain a healthy interest
that will enable them to have the mental and physical ability to improve
everyday. Read on...
Whether you are a Martial Artist yourself
or have no knowledge of the sport whatsoever, be assured that Martial Arts is
one of the best experiences you can give your child. Not only will it
dramatically increase the fitness levels of your child but also develop their
mental concentration, giving them a clearer mind. Most notably Martial Arts
teaches students how to avoid fights and conflict rather than look for
it.
Why is Martial Arts good for
kids?
This sport has a huge range on benefits,
being both mental and physical. It can develop the mind of any Martial Artist,
giving them the ability to be disciplined, focused and have a calm mind in
stressful situations. Both mental and physical benefits go hand in hand and many
experts are renowned for their positive outlook in life and dedication to
achieving goals - not only in the sport but academically and also in general
life. Physcial benefits of Martial Arts for your children could put them in a
league above their peers, giving them an excellent cardiovascular system,
flexibility and strength.
Develop the
interest
We all know that a child rarely wants to follow the desires
of a parent, for this reason it is advised to introduce the concept of Martial
Arts in an implied manner. Suddenly telling your son or daughter that they
should be going to a Martial Arts school is not recommended. Research has shown
that by introducing a sport to a child slowly using the right techniques is much
more effective. Try putting on a great Martial Arts movie for the kids, tailored
at the younger generation, examples include The Karate Kid or Return of the
Dragon. If your kid is bored and has no interest in either movie, it does not go
to say Martial Arts is still not for them. By making Martial Arts fun, they are
much more liekly to want to participate in the sport. For example, show how
certain techniques can be used (obviously without hurting your child) and tell
them they can rely on such techniques as they go through life if they ever
encounter danger. Try taking them to a local Martial Arts competition and ask
your child if they would enjoy doing something similar. Kids often want to be
better than their peers at everything! Giving them the edge in Martial Arts
could be a huge step for them. Nobody can ever question Bruce Lee's dedication
to Martial Arts, he was introduced to the sport by his father who was a
Tai Chi Chuan
practitioner.
Which Martial Art is best for a
child?
This
can only ever be answered in hindsight. However it must be noted that some
Martial Arts are much harder to learn the older we get. Certain Martial Arts styles such as
Jiu Jitsu which involves many moves which require a perfect technique to avoid
injury should be started as young as possible. Also Taekwondo which
requires extreme flexibility for certain kicks is harder to develop the older we
get. On the other hand, styles such as Wing Chun Kung Fu requires less
flexibility and although the techniques are not easy to learn for a beginner, it
can be done regardless of phyical ablity. You should also consider what your
child wants out of the sport, whether it be mainly for self defence, fitness or
fun (thats not to say all three can be obtained in one style).
Find a Martial Arts
School
Finding a good Martial Arts school is
crucial and cannot be over emphasized.
The quality in teaching ranges enormously
from school to school. Finding the right school depends on the attitude of the
child and even yourself as a parent. Do you want your child to be an Olympic
Champion or just find an enjoyable sport that will develop them mentally and
physically and see where this takes them? InterMartialArts.com provides the
worlds largest Martial Arts club listing on the net. Browse our clubs in your
region, some have member reviews. We strongly advise that you do not settle on
the first club that you go to, as there is a huge range of levels of teaching.
Most importantly, your kid has to enjoy what he/she is doing and also learning
in the correct way at the same time. Discuss the clubs policies with the teacher
and you will get a good feel for how the club is run. Questions to ask may
include: "how many years experience do you have at teaching level", "have you
ever studied Martial Arts in China/Japan?", "what line of descendant is the
teaching in the club - have you been taught by someone who was also taught by
someone who is well reknowned in the style". For example there are Wing Chun
Kung Fu schools dotted around the western world run by teachers in a direct line
from Great Grandmaster Ip Man (Bruce Lee's former teacher).
Development away from the
school
Always remember the quote from Ip Man
(famous Wing Chun teacher who taught Bruce Lee) - "It is difficult for a student
to pick a good teacher, but it is even more difficult for a teacher to pick a
good students"
You may not find a school which is
convenient to take your child often enonugh, even if you can - it is advised
that your child practices the specific style(s) they are committed to outside of
classes too. However be careful that they are not practicing in the wrong way
and getting into bad habits. There are many DVD's on the market where simple
drills can be practiced. Most gradings for belt rankings, particularly Taekwondo
and Karate are based on Kata/Patterns and drills. These are extremely important
especially for classical styles - getting these right will ensure your child
develops faster in Martial Arts.
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