Martial Art is a combination of several forms of combat used for self-defense. Examples of Martial Art forms are Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Kung Fu.
Most of the forms mentioned are rich in history and are embedded into a country's roots and culture.
But beyond punching, kicking, throwing, and grappling, Martial Arts can help build children's character and teach values that will extend well in their adult life.
Here are some of the benefits of Martial Arts for children:
Teachers' Respect
Respecting your instructor, Dojo and classmates form a very important part of Martial Arts.
Respect comes in many forms, bowing to your instructors as well as treating everyone with decency and kindness.
Work towards Specific Goals
Martial Arts allow children to work and develop at their own pace. They will earn different colored strips and belts as they develop and master new skills.
Focusing on a new skill or move or achieving a new belt rank is a great way to learn about goal setting. It will also help boost a child's confidence and self-esteem.
Encourages Discipline and Focus
Discipline is very important for children to learn. By learning Martial Arts children will learn how to focus, be patient, and learn restraint.
These qualities along with discipline will help children understand the importance of mastering a new skill step by step.
Teachers Resilience
Everyone in life goes through disappointment, but through Martial Arts, children learn to cope with failure and adversity
Learning new skills and moves takes time and a lot of repetition. Children will make mistakes along the way but they must continue to stay focused and keep going after disappointment.
Develops Athleticism
The movement skills and patterns taught in Martial arts will challenge and develop motor skills, coordination, flexibility, and reflexes.
This will help develop a good athletic base for children and will help them excel in other physical activities.
We are very fortunate, in Discovery Bay to have many forms of Martial Arts for your child to learn check out the links below of schools in our community and give it a try.
There are so many benefits to learning Martials arts that extend beyond self-defense and fitness. Martial arts teachers values and build a child's character, so that they can be successful well into their adult life.
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