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8 Amazing Benefits Children Gain From Martial Arts


Transcribed and adapted from a video produced by “World of Martial Arts Television”
People often view the Martial Arts as a violence fueling activity that makes children more aggressive.  Well, nothing could be further from the truth.  The Martial Arts does prepare the child for the violent nature of society, yes, that much is obvious.  But there is a far deeper benefit from training in the martial arts.

1. Increased self discipline

This is one of the most underestimated parts of martial arts is that they deliver so much value in life.  Teach kids the power of self-discipline and they will be able to succeed when faced with adversity and they will become a champion in life.

2. Improved Social Skills/Make Friends For Life

Every drill, or game or throw requires children to work in co-operation.  The child learns that they improve by working with their peers and this is a valuable lesson in real life.  This leads to greater connection and friendships that will last a lifetime.  

3. Increased Physical Fitness

Our children are sat down doing class work five days a week.  Then they hit the laptops, tablets, and other devices the remainder of the time.  The result is that we have kids who spend more time stationary than active.  The Martial Arts are one of the best workouts a child can have that has the secondary benefit of giving self-defence skills.  

4. They Develop Respect In The Youth Of Today

In martial arts we bow, we shake hands, and we hug our opponents.  We learn that every person is a human being, capable of being hurt and also hurting us.  As such, there is an incredible level of respect for both martial artists and other people.

5. The Children Learn To Resolve Conflict Without Using Violence

Children will fight over the most mundane things, but the child who takes martial arts does not need to prove themselves to others.  Each week in class and competition, the child will go out and prove themselves.  Not to others but inside their own minds.  The martial arts student does not seek fights, they look to avoid them, but they can handle them if provoked.

6. Better Listening Skills

In a martial arts class, you will find there are many different requests.  Each technique requires you to listen, or you will not learn or know what to do.  Drills, games, and techniques will flow, and this requires attention.  Your child will soon learn that they need to switch on.  Even children who listen poorly, they will soon adapt to this process.  

7. Developing Teamwork Skills

Martial Arts training appears to be a sport for individuals, but the simple truth is that it isn’t.  Martial Arts is the ultimate team sport because you can not improve unless you work with others!  You must work well with your coach, your training partners, and even when you go to competitions, you represent your team in your matches.  

8. Improvement In All Areas Of Life


A child who has confidence, friendship and does not walk around in fear of being beaten up will be a happy child.  The simple fact is that martial arts is more than a sport, it is the science of life.  A way of finding balance in a world that is full of ego, potential harm, and dark times.  Give your child the gift of martial arts and you will never regret it!

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