You have probably heard that putting kids in martial arts is a great way to build good character in addition to physical health. But how could this be? How does teaching kids how to fight make them better people?
Traditional martial arts, especially Japanese styles like karate, emphasize personal development and building moral excellence. The punching and kicking are merely instrumental for this aim. But how do they do this exactly?
I can only speak about how JKA Karate builds good character. Although I have seen and practiced other martial arts, JKA Karate is the one I actually teach (see my schedule). Here are just a few the many ways putting you kid in karate will make them better people:
- Discipline and respect are built through following the myriad rules that structure karate. This allows student to become sensitive to, and value the, rules that govern society.
- Perseverance and the value of hard work is taught through the high intense and physically complex training drills. Getting good at karate is not magic: its consistent hard work!
- Leadership skills and empathy is grown through teaching others and partner exercises. It is every students’ responsibility to teach lower belts and take the lead on parts of classes. This makes them great leaders and teachers once they hit black belt.
I could go on but the benefits to martial arts training are near endless. If you want to hear more, reach out to me using the contact page.
JKA karate is a highly refined system of self-defence that emphasized personal improvement. Yes, students will learn an effective way to defend themselves against an attacker (while getting into amazing shape!). However, the real benefit is karate lessons will give your child skills that will help them flourish in life and defend against the ills of society (like depression, apathy, disconnection, etc.).
You definitely should put you kid in martial arts!