3 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Be In Martial Arts

[rickey cecil]

Many people come into our Martial Arts studio wanting to know if
Martial Arts classes are right for their kids and what benefits they
can expect. Here is a quick list of 3 reasons why your kid should be
in Martial Arts:
1. Discipline
Every parent that thinks about putting their kid in Martial Arts
thinks about the benefit of Discipline. It is well known that Martial
Arts teaches kids strong lessons in discipline. These lessons will
help them respect themselves and others throughout life.
When practicing Martial Arts kids learn in a very structured manner.
An instructor will teach and the students will listen. Often times
responding "Yes Sir" or "Yes Ma'am." This helps the instructor manage
a large group of kids as well as teaching them to listen. When a child
begins to lose focus or gets distracted the instructor will grab their
attention and tell them to pay attention or maybe even have the child
do ten push-ups. Push-ups are often used as a disciplinary measure in
Martial Arts because doing ten Push-ups is hardly a physical
punishment. This is because ten push-ups will only re-focus the
child's attention on Martial Arts not tire them out. This is an old
trick I am sure parents wish they could use everyday....

http://groups.google.com/group/martialartshenc