There are so many benefits of martial arts training for both adults and especially children. Here is what families and experts have to say.
Confidence & Respect
"Your child will learn that confidence and respect for others comes from a deep sense of self-knowledge." — Breaking Muscle
The Right Age to Start
"Six is usually a good age to start classes — by that time a child should have enough muscle control to punch and turn properly and safely." — Parenting / Dr. Mimi Johnson, AAP
Healthy Self-Expression
"The process of martial arts enactment can be a way of identifying, reflecting on, and changing a man's conditioning, allowing him to rediscover his masculine energy." — Art of Manliness
Rooted in Non-Violence
"Martial arts training is based on non-violence… The beauty of learning martial arts is that it encompasses not just the physical aspect, but mental and emotional lessons as well." — AFPA Fitness
Discipline & Focus
"Martial arts are known to improve social skills, discipline, and respect in children, as well as their ability to concentrate and focus." — HealthyChildren.org
Stronger Minds
"A complex physical activity like martial arts strengthens neural networks in the brain, and enables ADD/ADHD kids to practice self-control." — ADDitude Magazine
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