The Results
After a weeks training, this is what happens…
Better Staying Power and Focus – In Martial Arts, we have kids do one thing at a time. For younger kids, and kids with severe ADD, they may only do one thing for 30 seconds – but for those 30 seconds that’s all they focus on. Then, the better and better they get at focusing, the longer we have them focus for. Eventually, kids might focus the entire session on just one exercise or activity.
And with the leadership of the Instructor they never get bored.
Before you know it, they do this at home too. They focus on their homework… on their chores… on conversations with you… and anything else they put their mind to.
Goal Achieving Champion! – From their first day in Martial Arts training your child is taught about setting goals and accomplishing them. The more and more they do this – the more ambitious they become. Eventually they learn to set higher goals – and they learn to go after goals with everything they've got.
They will understand that fulfillment and respect are earned through completing challenges.
Because of this, kids who go through Martial Arts are much more likely to succeed later in life as well. A recent study showed that 63% of black belts become college graduates!
They then go on to live wonderful, fulfilling lives. And then they pass these principles onto their own children.
At Last They Pay Attention To What You Say – Parents of children with attention problems breathe sighs of relief after just a few short weeks. That’s because in Martial Arts – we teach kids to look people in the eyes when they’re being spoken to. We teach them that this is how you show people you’re listening, and paying attention.
After just a few short weeks, kids naturally begin doing this at home and in school.
Parents and teachers often comment of the changes this one skill has on their children.
Completing Tasks the First Time He’s Asked – In the Martial Arts, we have just a few simple rules. One of those rules is that when your child is asked to do something – they do it the first time they are asked. This skill is learned and practiced daily in the classes.
For parents of children who have a hard time following directions – this is truly a blessing.
Self-Respect and Self-Defense – When it comes to bullies, kids in the Martial Arts don’t back down. They have the confidence to look a bully in the eyes, and stand their ground. This is what nearly always happens…
The bully gets scared and backs down!
It happens 9 times out of 10. And for the 1 time out of 10 the bully doesn’t back down – your child had the tools to defend himself. And if necessary, he’ll be able to get away, and seek out an authority figure.
Most confrontations can be talked through. However occasionally, words aren’t enough. For either situation your child will be prepared.
Getting and Keeping Your Child in Shape – Child obesity is on the increase and it’s easy these days for kids to not exercise. As a result, many children experience weight problems at a young age. Exercising in Martial Arts is a great way to instill habits of physical fitness into your child’s routine, potentially leading to a lifestyle of health and wellness into adulthood.
