If you’re looking for a new sport or activity for your child, have you considered martial arts? Martial arts are very varied and can teach kids a range of useful skills, plus it’s a fantastic way to keep fit. You can choose from different disciplines such as taekwondo, karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and more, so you can find the best one to suit your child. There are many benefits of martial arts for kids that aren’t related to fighting skills. Here are a few examples.
Great for all-round fitness
HOW MARTIAL ARTS TEACHES YOUR CHILD COMMITMENT
Posted: June 06, 2022
Are you finding it difficult for your child to complete tasks? Even daily chores at home, you need to remind them daily to do it, and it’s always a struggle with a lot of sighs, grunts and foot-stomping. And let’s not even get started on school work! How many nights before an assignment is due has to be in when your child runs into your room frantically and shouting that it has to be in tomorrow? Your child might be young, and you brush it off that it’s only a phase. Still, responsibility and commitment are two fundamental values that need to be taught in a young life. Martial Arts, amongst other things, embodies these values and teaches students the importance of commitment, not only while practising the art but also in their daily lives.
5 Heroic Kids Who Saved Their Lives with Martial Arts
Posted: November 04, 2020
Kidnappers. Bullies. Adults who just want to start fights, even with kids. Every parent’s nightmare! We like to focus on the positive benefits of martial arts such as physical fitness, mental clarity, self-confidence, better grades and so forth- but the reality is that there is plenty of danger in the world, and martial arts can help you prepare your child for situations that range from difficult to life-threatening. These five kids found themselves in a bad spot, but because of their martial arts training, they were better equipped to handle what was happening, and may have even saved their own lives!
ATTACKED BY AN ADULT- AT A SKATE PARK
Science Says Healthy, Active Kids Get Better Grades
Posted: November 04, 2020
All parents want their kids to live active and healthy lifestyles – but in the age of streaming services, smartphones and a seemingly infinite number of time-wasting apps, getting children up and moving is a whole lot easier said than done.
That’s why more kids than ever are slipping into sedentary lifestyles, and it’s wreaking havoc on their health. And now, with concerns about COVID-19 seemingly ever-present, fitness and general health are more important than ever.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) (1), we are in the midst of an irrefutable global obesity crisis – and it’s hitting children particularly hard. More than 41 million children under the age of five are now classed as overweight or obese, and this can go on to cause a lot of serious health problems later in life.
5 Goal Setting Mistakes That You're Probably Making
Posted: November 04, 2020
Setting goals gives us a clear direction forward to achieving them. But there are a few common mistakes that can quickly derail your progress! For example, studies show that 80% of New Year’s resolutions have failed and been forgotten by February 15, so be sure to keep these in mind and you’ll be far more likely to reach your goals whenever you set them!
If you think you are making any of the following mistakes, there is still plenty of time to get back on track and hit your goals!