Children in the Martial Arts.

[jakmak52]

Tae Kwon Do is the world's most widely practice form of martial art. Children often show improvement in concentration, balance, flexibility and overall fitness. This training almost always increases self-esteem. Advanced students are also able to participate in a weapons class. It is an Olympic sport, an artistic discipline, a system of self-defense, and a way of life.
The children’s classes stress leadership responsibilities, the importance of education, and athletic development. Participants gain self-confidence, respect for others, and a greater sense of responsibility, oftentimes leading to improved behavior and better grades.

[Nin]

Truly true, only one factor to add: the instructor. :D

I sent my little brother to a nearby Tae Kwon Doe club, both two instructors weren't at all up to the task. One was a 48 y/o guy drinking all time, lazy, wasn't putting his students to the limit and his assistant was too hard on the kids I think he watched too much movies like Rocky, they were doing almost only push ups and running during two hours...

But then when I was about to make him stop a Korean instructor came, he was more serious, I liked also his kway thing, he was wearing a kway vest during all training to show people how they should sweat after the training. :bow:

But all discipline etc... works for almost any MA with the right instructor I think.

[jakmak52]

Truly true, only one factor to add: the instructor. :D

I sent my little brother to a nearby Tae Kwon Doe club, both two instructors weren't at all up to the task. One was a 48 y/o guy drinking all time, lazy, wasn't putting his students to the limit and his assistant was too hard on the kids I think he watched too much movies like Rocky, they were doing almost only push ups and running during two hours...

But then when I was about to make him stop a Korean instructor came, he was more serious, I liked also his kway thing, he was wearing a kway vest during all training to show people how they should sweat after the training. :bow:

But all discipline etc... works for almost any MA with the right instructor I think.

Yes, of course the Instructor plays a vital factor in this excerpt :bow:

[jjaje]

.... Children often show improvement in concentration, balance, flexibility and overall fitness....

I can definately say that my sons martial arts training has had a positive affect on his physical abilities. He can do the tasks necessary for the 85% in the Presidents Fitness test, and it's not because of great genes, just his hard work.

However, I also work with him at home. I tell the kids they get out of karate what they put into it, and that if you cheat you are only cheating yourself. So many do half hearted effort, and many have parents who are not involved (simply showing up is not involved).

Anyways, I agree with your statements in almost every case where the kids practice.

[jakmak52]

I can definately say that my sons martial arts training has had a positive affect on his physical abilities. He can do the tasks necessary for the 85% in the Presidents Fitness test, and it's not because of great genes, just his hard work.

However, I also work with him at home. I tell the kids they get out of karate what they put into it, and that if you cheat you are only cheating yourself. So many do half hearted effort, and many have parents who are not involved (simply showing up is not involved).

Anyways, I agree with your statements in almost every case where the kids practice.

Good for him Jeff, you have an outstanding children :D

[G Hendrix]

Jake, you have been on a martial art's version of Billy Graham Revival tour lately. :D Are those your own writing or articles from external sources? If I am not mistaken, I believe if we quote someone's articles, we need to post a link to the source, or at least identify the original authors. I am sure the mods would know for sure.

[Gene Williams]

Jack's on a mission.