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How early should you start
your child in the martial arts?
This really depends on the individual child
and their level of interest and maturity. Many professional schools have
age specific classes and curriculum programs for children as young four,
five or six years old. These programs are very popular and can be a great
way for a child to learn concentration, self-control and start to develop
more coordination. Programs for children of this age usually are less
demanding than mainstream martial arts programs.
What should I do if my
child wants to quit?
There will come a time when your child says, "I'm too
tired to go to class today." This is a critical point in a child's
training. This is when you help teach them about follow through and the
never-quit attitude. Don't be concerned about forcing it on your child.
Children wouldn't go to school, brush their teeth or clean their room if
you didn't force it on them. There's a difference between helping a child
follow through on a goal and forcing something on a child.
How can I
motivate my child to continue?
Staying with a goal without quitting is an
integral skill that has to be instilled by the parent. This is the very
foundation of goal setting and achievement. Quitting is the very
foundation of under-performance and failure. The world is full of great
starters. Teach your child that it’s the ability to set goals and see them
through to their completion that's most important. When you've been
attending with the child and know exactly what's been happening in class,
you can help re-motivate the child into getting to class by reminding them
of how much they enjoy the last class and that they can look forward to
seeing their friends in class.
What can I expect to learn?
This is an exciting question. Contrary to the media's image of a tough
drill sergeant-like martial arts instructor, today’s professional is well
schooled in positive motivation, modern training methods and character
development. The schools will have special programs built into the
curriculum on goal setting, self-confidence, how to avoid violent
confrontation and other personal development goals.
What kind of physical
training do the martial arts teach?
In terms of the physical aspects,
there are two primary areas of physical training in the martial arts.
First is the traditional arts and techniques of the style taught at the
school. This is known as the "Do" or "The Way." These techniques and forms
are not made up by the school, but are passed down from instructor to
student through the years. Students honor the art by adhering to its
traditional principles. Traditional training is the most difficult to
understand and to execute. However, the process of traditional training
develops outstanding discipline, self-control and coordination. |
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