Five Reasons Your Child Should Do Martial Arts Part 2

A few weeks ago we released an article about five reasons your child should do taekwondo. This week, we wanted to carry on that list! There are a million reasons and benefits to get your kiddo signed up to practice martial arts, but here are some of our favorites at Mueller’s Martial Arts.

Fitness:

We live in a world where there is a lot of sitting. Kids sit all day in school, then they come home and watch TV or play video games while sitting. Even during the summer, when they have the opportunity to get outside, most of the time they stay inside and are inactive. That’s where taekwondo training comes in. During class, they have multiple times a week to get out of the house and play a sport. Taekwondo not only is great cardio, they also gain strength and flexibility. Every class they come to makes them healthier and more physically fit!

Helpful:

Martial Arts training teaches children to be helpful and considerate. They are often empowered in class to lend a helping hand and to teach others what they know. Instructors will ask them to help out in demonstrations, picking things up, or teaching others. This helps them learn to be considerate, especially when they are helping people that know less than they do. Some kids really take to it, and eventually become assistant instructors! They carry these skills in everyday life where they become kind people and always help others in need.

To perform better in life:

In order to reach higher ranks in taekwondo, kids are always learning and improving. They have to perform in order to get their next belt, which means they have to show that they have gotten better in their time in class. While they are always becoming better martial artists, this also applies in every aspect of their life. Because they start to learn the life skills in class- integrity, focus, dedication, discipline, respect, confidence, goals, and perseverance- they start doing better in life. That means better grades, more respect, and being an awesome kid.

Develop a winning attitude:

Confidence is the key to any success in life. If you don’t believe you can do something, you never will. Taekwondo builds confidence by helping them earn success along the way. They achieve their next belts, win at tournaments, and have small success in each class. This helps them develop a winning attitude and lets them know that they can achieve anything they set their mind to with enough hard work and dedication.

Having fun:

Perhaps the most important piece of training is having fun! Taekwondo is FUN! It’s a great time to kick and punch stuff, to break boards, and to someday be able to tell people that you are a black belt. Is every single class fun? No. But knowing their goals and working towards them is a fun way to empower kids to be successful in life. They are active, learning to defend themselves, and having a great time doing it!

We may be biased, but we think taekwondo is the best! With the school year quickly approaching, here are five reasons we think your kid would love to train with us. To learn more about our program, click here.