Why Self-Esteem Matters According to KidsHealth.org when children feel good about themselves, it sets them up for success — in everything from school to friendships. Positive feelings like self-acceptance or self-confidence help kids try new challenges, cope with mistakes, and try again. Taking pride in their abilities and accomplishments helps kids do their best. By contrast,…
Karate for kids or martial arts for kids, what do I choose, what is the difference? I am sure this questions has crossed the minds of parents who are looking to get their kids involved in a martial art of some sort. Let me try to explain as best as I can. Karate has become…
While some kids are perfect for traditional team sports like soccer and baseball, others are not well suited or do not like the atmosphere that team sports presents. Let’s look at some aspects of team sports that isn’t all that appealing or not good at all. Comparison to others on the team or other…
Stress Relief and Martial Arts It is common knowledge that exercise helps reduce stress in adults. There are many studies confirming this practice and many adults, myself included, exercise for stress relief along with health and well being. So it goes to say that if exercise reduces stress then why not martial arts practice. Martial…
As I have said many times, Martial Arts Training may be the best and most perfect form of exercise out there. On the physical side not only do you get cardio, flexibility and strength improvement but you also get coordination, agility, balance, asymmetrical learning, body awareness and so much more. There is also increase confidence,…