5 REASONS WHY ALL KIDS SHOULD LEARN MARTIAL ARTS
The benefits of martial arts have a lot to offer kids. And while they’ll learn valuable skills and lessons to use while on the mats, everything they learn will also carry over into their daily lives.
Here are just a few of the reasons why all kids should learn martial arts:
1. INCREASES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Now more than ever, we need to get our kids moving more. Not only that, but we also need to encourage them and get them excited about being active. Martial arts is a great way to solve this problem. Classes are a fun way for kids to learn and be engaged while participating in an activity that’s an effective outlet for energy and builds a healthy habit around being fit and healthy.
2. TEACHES CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
While learning martial arts teaches kids self-defense skills, they also learn to manage conflicts without being aggressive. The conflict management skills kids learn through martial arts can help them deal with a threatening situation, like an encounter with a bully. The confidence kids have in themselves will help them resolve and defuse conflicts without any physical contact.
3. ENCOURAGES GOAL-SETTING
Kids who learn the value of goal-setting through martial arts are likely to take this skill into other areas of life. Martial arts is an activity that focuses on individual improvement. So a child can decide on the goals that are important to them and what they want to improve. And they practice taking the necessary steps to achieve their goals.
4. IMPROVES LISTENING AND FOCUS
A martial arts class is a great place for kids to develop mental skills like listening and focus. To keep up with their fellow students, kids must listen and stay engaged for the duration of class. And even if or when a child gets distracted, they also get to practice redirecting their focus back to their training.
5. PROMOTES PATIENCE AND PERSISTENCE
Another reason that kids should learn martial arts is that it promotes being patient and persistent. Martial arts isn’t something that you can get really good at in a week or even a month. It takes time. This means if a child wants to succeed in martial arts, they must be patient with themselves and stay persistent with the training process.
To learn more about the programs we’re currently offering at Systems Training Center, including our kids martial arts programs, contact us today.