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DEBUNKING HOW TO PICK THE BEST MARTIAL ART FOR YOUR CHILDREN
BE SMART ABOUT THE MARTIAL ART SCHOOL YOU SELECT FOR YOUR KIDS
HOW TO PICK THE BEST MARTIAL ART FOR YOUR CHILD!
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Martial
Arts For Kids
There
are many martial arts schools for kids. These schools that offer classes
especially designed for little children often claim to teach self-defense,
character building, confidence, and discipline.
If
you are seriously considering a martial arts school for your children, it is important to
find out whether the teacher and senior instructors have the right
experience.
Some
martial art
schools require their students teach classes before they are eligible
for their ranks.
This may
seem like a good idea.
However,
this does take away from the child's time to study and learn.
Some may argue that to teach is to learn twice.
However, not every individual is cut out to be a teacher.
A poor teacher can jeopardize the quality of the art and
jeopardize the safety of the students.
Teaching classes can be a good, productive experience, but it
should not be required.
Do
not choose a school for your kids solely because someone you know or someone
else's child is already a member.
Although they can be used as a reference, there are several good
reasons to explore
your options.
Just
because a school is right for one child does not mean that
it is the right school for your kids.
They may have chosen the school because it offers their child a great physical
workout, while you are looking for more spiritual development for your
child.
What
happens when the child who brought your child to the school decides that they
no longer want to train? Don't you want more for your children
than a passing fad?
You may be tempted to choose a
martial art school for your kids because a friend
is already a member.
You should choose a martial art school based on two
reasons.
The
first reason is it has what
your children need. And
the second is because it has what
your children want.
If
you choose based on BOTH of
these principles it will not matter if your friends child remains a student or
not.
There
are a number of different schools offering a wide range of very unique
and special arts. Every
school, regardless of their style, can be broken down into three groups:
Mental, Physical, and Spiritual.
Whichever of the three it is you seek, make sure that when you
find it, it can offer you the other two as well.
By doing this you will eliminate the need to jump from school to
school and can start building a strong foundation for your body,
mind, and spirit. There is a simple formula to keep in mind when choosing a school. The school should offer physical, mental, and spiritual development. If it only offers one or two but not all three then it tells you that there is something wrong with the school and you should consider joining very carefully.
Traditional
vs. Non-Traditional
There are basically two types of martial arts schools, traditional and
non-traditional. Teaching your children a traditional martial art, even if
they would ever stop, would keep life long
benefits well after your children have grown up. The knowledge learned in
a traditional martial art environment would last a lifetime.
If you teach your kids a non-traditional martial art and they ever stop training,
they would lose everything they have gained. It will
not happen overnight but it most assuredly will happen.
There
are health
benefits gained
from non-traditional martial arts disciplines.
The extent of what they have to offer is limited.
The traditional martial arts offer development in all areas of
life including the physical,
mental, and spiritual.
Wouldn’t
it make sense to choose a style that has more to offer?
Remember
that the martial arts school should not be just a day care center. In
the old traditional schools the teacher
is more than
just a teacher.
He acts as a figure to help guide students through both the
martial arts and everyday life as well.
He is not there to replace the students’ family but to act as a
guide
or
an additional resource
of development.
"There
Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch"
In
the martial arts, just as in life, there is no such thing as a short
cut or
free lunch.
The only way to get to the top of a mountain with the most
satisfaction is to climb it inch by inch.
Anyone who offers you or your kids a short cut just does not understand
the truth of
what they are trying to teach you.
Most
martial arts schools ask their new students to sign a
contract that varies in length from a few months to a year.
There are a couple of things to keep
in mind when
it comes time to sign a contract. Initially,
when signing for the first time, always choose the shortest term that is
available.
Three to six months is usually best.
Second, do
not sign up with a school solely because they are offering something for
free.
Free uniforms and free months are ways of attracting people to a
school that may be lacking in quality and must compensate by using
gimmicks.
They usually make up their loss by charging exorbitant fees for
testing and new belts that come along with them.
Remember, "There is no such thing as a free lunch."
There
Are No Shortcuts
There
are so many martial art schools in today’s market, picking the right
school for your kids can be compared to trying to decipher between a real diamond and
a cubic zirconium.
To the naked
eye there
is virtually no difference.
Not until they are examined under a microscope can their true
value be
determined.
You as a parent have to take the time do the same thing when you are trying to pick a
martial art school for your kids.
Look at every martial art school in your area very carefully.
Then put each one under
a microscope and examine
them very closely.
Once
you have done this you will know which martial art school is right for
your kids.
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