What is the Best Martial Arts for your child? 

How do you know what Martial arts is the best for your child?

Activities such as Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing and all other Martial Arts are a great way for kids to achieve fitness and focus. Some parents might believe they also promote violence, however that’s a myth. The martial arts literally help develop self-discipline and socialization skills. In fact, many parents whose kids have ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) report excellent success with these types of programs simply because self-control and focus are exactly the skills underdeveloped in ADHD kids.

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A regular hour-long class starts out and ends with a bow to the teacher. After the warm up, students drill the art’s certain techniques, which might include kicks, punches and blocks. Each requires concentration and strict attention.

Progression is usually marked by the belt system, that takes the student from a white belt through a variety of colors until black. Examining for each new level, usually every three months, is a good exercise in setting and achieving goals.

Here’s a brief guide to help you to select the ideal training for your child this is just a run down:

Karate

A system of self-development using kicks and punches. Its quick, sharp actions involve snapping movements of the joints, which means that kids need to warm up carefully.

Tae Kwon Do

A form of karate developed as a military art, which has become one of the more popular martial arts. It uses kicking and punching movements to energize the body, and breathing and meditation techniques to provide focus.

Boxing

Teaching how to punch movement and block. Most school don’t have a grading system for students to see their progression.

Judo

Taught as a competitive sport, judo teaches kids how to throw a partner using balance and leverage and helps them learn self-control and respect for their opponent. This martial arts was developed through Jiu Jitsu.

Jiu jitsu

A competitive form of self-defense that teaches students to use their opponent’s weight and strength against him. Having a partner fosters cooperation. Good for none athletic kids. The mother system to Judo.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

A new martial art made popular by the UFC, is a mixed of kickboxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu. This puts together a well round martial art and teaches your child how to defend themselves and any situation.

Aikido

Uses many of the same movements as jujitsu but is gentler and noncompetitive. It, too, is an excellent discipline for teaching children how to work with a partner.

Kung Fu

A rigorous and physical form of karate that involves more fluid movements than its Japanese cousin, making it easier on joints. It’s fast-paced, so kids get an aerobic workout.

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