Why a Martial Arts After School Program is Best For Your Kids
Written by: Master McCorry
If you have no idea what to do with your young one after they finish
school and it seems impossible to make them tired or get them to exercise,
send them to after school programs. Martial Arts is often overlooked as an
after school program, but it has many benefits, which include; building
discipline, creating focus and helping kids achieve their fitness goals.
We’ll examine some of the key benefits to a martial arts after school
program.
Hyperactivity
Many kids these days suffer from some form of hyperactivity, whether it is
ADHD or ADD. Physical exercise has been proven to be an effective treatment
for hyperactivity and is something kids should do to complement their
medicine. Exercise, especially martial arts, helps build discipline and
creates a focused mind. A martial arts program gives them an outlet for
their energy and at the same time teaches them the principles behind this
ancient art form, discipline and focus.
Fat Loss
Obesity is an epidemic. It’s time to get your kids off the couch, away
from video games and into the dojo. One of the greatest benefits of martial
arts after school programs is the amount of exercise kids get. It’s one of
the best ways to build self-confidence in a young person. Once they are
stronger, weigh less and achieve the goals they set: their confidence
levels will grow and it will positively affect other aspects of their
lives. They will become more sociable and do better at school.
Keeping them out of trouble
Society is becoming a dangerous place and we know that if kids become
bored after school (with nothing to do) they will start engaging in risk
taking behaviors. Some of them may be criminal. If you send them to an
after school program, like martial arts, they will have something
constructive to do in the afternoon. Not only will this prevent risk taking
behavior, but they will also be taught how to defend themselves (from
criminals).
Setting goals and building teamwork skills
Martial arts has a progression system that resembles a ladder. The kids
immediately understand this and set personal goals to step onto the next
rung of the ladder, achieve the next belt. This teaches them the importance
of setting realistic goals, breaking down large goals into smaller ones and
the satisfaction of achieving those goals. To reach the goals they set,
they will have to work with other kids in the class, which builds teamwork,
in order to train more effectively and pass the grading test. This sounds
very demanding, but it is a fun process.
Best of all, its fun
We’ve examined some of the serious benefits of martial arts after school
programs, but we have overlooked the most important aspect – its fun! The
kids will be able to hang out with their peers after school, all while
learning a skill. They’ll develop their social skills and learn how to be
safe in a physical contact environment. Having fun is the ultimate goal,
martial arts is fun, and it will keep them coming back every day.
Sign up today for our Martial Arts After School Program and help your kids
build discipline, create focus, get fit, keep them out of trouble and best
of all have fun!
How Martial Arts Can Help Prevent Bullying
Effects of Bullying Bullying can have diverse effects both on the bully and the victim. A bully may turn to bad deeds when they grow up and become isolated from society. A victim of bullying may suffer from anxiety, or being out casted in the school’s society. A 2013 study showed the following as effects of bullying: • Fear of attending school. • Fear of using bathrooms. • Kids don’t want riding the bus to and from school. • Illness • A decreased ability to learn.
Some other facts on Bullying: • Victims of bullying each year number over 3.2 million • 2 out of 10 teachers do not see anything wrong with bullying, and will only intervene 3% of the time. • Over 160,000 teens skip school every day to avoid bullying. • 1 in 7 students are either a victim of bullying or the actual bully themselves. • 58% of students admit to having personally witnessed some type of bullying either at school or social networks. • 2/3 of students regard that schools react poorly to bullying dilemmas, with a high percentage of students believe that adult intervention is either infrequent or totally ineffective. • The rate of physical bullying increases during elementary school, at its highest during middle school, and decreases during high school. Verbal abuse though remains constant all throughout the three.Solutions to Bullying Many laws and programs have showed effort on finding a solution to bullying. Age-appropriate awareness campaigns on prevention of bullying are given to kids. Procedures of reporting bullying and what actions to take against it should also are consulted among the school, parents, and local government. One solution is after school activities, one of these recommended activities is Martial Arts.
How Can Martial Arts Help? Martial arts give children empowerment, and self esteem to themselves. It teaches them how to react and assert themselves in bullying situations. Studying martial arts can also help kids be more active, making them less vulnerable to bullying as martial art helps them to keep fit thus, they are more engaging in sports and other school activities.Martial arts can make
As the wise men say "prevention is better then cure" Martial Arts helps prevent bullying and protects kids.
