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Top 5 Reasons Parents Love Martial Arts
Posted: February 20, 2020
Thinking about signing your little one up for a martial arts class? Most parents have their doubts, which is understandable when sending their child into a contact sport. But in this blog from the experts at Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we explore the top five reasons why parents love martial arts.
What Are The Top 5 Reasons Parents Love Martial Arts?
There are many reasons to sign up your child(ren) for a martial arts program. Perhaps you would like them to take up a new hobby that will bring them out of their shell. Or you'd like them to make new friends. Or maybe they have shown an interest in martial arts themselves. Whatever the reason, signing your child up for a martial arts program is an excellent idea!
Here are five reasons why parents find martial arts to be a good fit for not just their children, but their entire family!
Teaches Discipline
Martial arts teaches kids about the importance of discipline through active listening, following instructions and working towards a goal. This will help them keep a balanced lifestyle where they can have fun, reach goals, and learn self-defence too. Through drills and mat chats, kids can learn what they need to do to succeed and how to execute it on their own!
Keeps Kids Active
There is no doubt that martial arts is a great exercise and, unlike more boring and repetitive workouts, the process of training in martial arts is more exciting and fun for kids. Through martial arts, kids can improve their physical fitness, strength, coordination, stamina, balance and flexibility.
Helps Avoid Dangerous Situations
Although we try our best to protect our children, we cannot look out for them 24/7. There comes a time when they have to learn to protect themselves, be it from bullying at school or something else. One of the many things martial arts teaches kids is how to be more aware of their surroundings and what to do to protect themselves from strangers, but also how to avoid putting themselves in that situation at all.
Teaches Confidence
Martial arts is built on the concept of setting children up for success by giving them a series of realistic, short-term goals that they can attain quickly while keeping them focused on an exciting, long-term goal. Success means that their confidence improves until they believe that, with hard work and dedication, they can accomplish just about anything.
Creates a Community
Although you love to see your child making friends during class, martial arts also creates a wonderful community for you and your little one. Through martial arts, children and their parents build positive, supportive relationships with instructors, fellow parents and students within the club. You can become a part of the community driven to help your child succeed.
Find A Class At Ellis Academy Of Self Defence
Ellis Academy of Self Defence offers a range of martial arts classes for children and adults in Redhill, Surrey, UK. Our expert instructors curate spectacular self-defence classes centred around the Royce Gracie jiu jitsu. Explore our classes here. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us on 01737761999.