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10 Things Kids Learn from Studying Martial Arts
Article by: World Wide DojoMartialinfo shared this great list of things kids learn from studying the martial arts! To parents that have little experience with the world of martial arts, the entire sport can seem violent and dangerous for kids. Upon closer inspection, however, many find that their kids will reap an innumerable amount of benefits from participation in [...]
Benefits of Martial Arts For The Head Injured
Article by: Charles GrayMartial arts are very beneficial for the head injured, both young and old. Martial arts helps head injured individuals (of which I am one) gain supreme confidence in their abilities. Before martial arts came into my life, I was just a face in a faceless crowd. After studying martial arts I see my myself standing [...]
Karate Kids: The Benefits of Martial Arts
Article by: World Wide DojoBy Alison Hendrie – With a bloodcurdling cry, your 6-year-old leaps into the air in a karate kick, raising your hair and blood pressure simultaneously. Before you panic and pad the walls, try channeling this urge into a martial arts class. Activities like tae kwon do, kung fu, and aikido are a fun way for [...]
The Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Children
Article by: Jason InayThere are many activities available for children and martial arts can be one of the premium choices. As an extracurricular activity, some of the benefits of martial arts are that self defense training is not subject to seasonal scheduling and focuses on each individual child’s development. Martial arts are also encourages goal oriented training, with [...]
Bullying
Article by: Morne SwanepoelEach day, 10-year-old Seth asked his mom for more and more lunch money. Yet he seemed skinnier than ever and came home from school hungry. It turned out that Seth was handing his lunch money to a fifth-grader, who was threatening to beat him up if he didn’t pay. Kayla, 13, thought things were going [...]
Bully Proof Your Child
Article by: Morne Swanepoel“If your child is a bully victim, they might be glad schools are closing. But Morne Swanepoel, an accomplished street-mma-fighter, is changing all that,” writes Oliver Roberts. It’s Thursday night in a church hall in Amanzimtoti. On the yellow walls are posters with virtuous mantras about love and kindness; huge, hand-painted announcements about the strength [...]
Discipline, Respect and Goals
Article by: World Wide DojoDiscipline, Respect and Goals: Why Kids and Martial Arts Can Be a Great Match Martial arts can help kids learn more about discipline, respect, concentration and empathy. Learn if it is right for your child. All parents want their children to grow up healthy and develop discipline, focus and respect. Introducing them to martial arts [...]
The Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Children
Article by: World Wide DojoMartial arts training benefits children in many self ways, like self control, self defense, and self discipline. It gives your child a chance to strengthen his or her body and mind. Have you ever seen a bad kid? Have you ever seen a kid with low self-esteem? Have you ever seen a kid that’s been [...]
Karate Kids: Children and the Martial Arts
Article by: World Wide DojoJackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Stephen Segal all do it. The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” did it, too. And don’t forget that you can see it every weekday on the “Power Ranger” episodes as well. Demonstrations of martial arts in movies and on television add an element of excitement and action. This action [...]
When is a Child Ready to Begin Training
Article by: Kent FungA common query of parents considering enrolling their children in a martial arts class is the question of how young a child can begin training. To answer this question, a parent needs to consider a child’s mental maturity and physical development, as well as the style of martial art involved. Many parents consider martial arts [...]
