7 Reasons Why Kids Should Practice Martial Arts

7 Reasons Why Kids Should Practice Martial Arts 
written by:  Master McCorry

Kids are fast learners and they can learn almost anything they are taught.

Martial arts is a lifestyle, something you learn and as you progress it
becomes part and parcel of your day to day life. It is because of the many
advantages of martial arts for kids that as parents, you are advised to
encourage your child to learn martial arts. Martial arts have the ability
to teach kids vital life lessons whether your kid is shy, hyper or too
bossy. The following are 7 reasons why kids should practice martial arts. 
 

1. Kids will get more active

Martial arts is an active sport. In today’s day and age, technology has
made us; both children and adults, inactive, lazy and increasingly unfit.
This, coupled with eating junk food leads to obesity and other health
problems in our kids. Youth sports, activities and physical education
programs are generally great; unfortunately not every kid can be an
athlete. Additionally, Physical education is no longer offered in schools
as it was in the past, making it even harder for the kids to become
physically fit. Martial arts offers many benefits but, for you to become a
true martial artist you must be an extremely fit person.

2. They will learn to find stillness and focus
The internet offers tremendous benefits but there are more benefits in
stillness and silence. However, with today’s lifestyle it is hard to find
stillness and silence. Silence and stillness gives you the power to observe
your inner self. It is through silence, quietness and stillness that an
individual can check his or her strengths and weaknesses and find a way
out. Just as Bruce Lee stated behind the punches, kicks and knees, a true
martial artist learns to sit with himself and see where his or her
weaknesses are. 

 


3. They learn to take hits

With martial arts, your child will learn what it takes and how it feels to
take a hit. It might be a punch, a kick or a disappointment like failing an
exam or a test. These are part of life and how you get yourself up is what
matters. Your child will learn when to hit, how to hit and how to absorb
and contain a hit as a way to gain better skills. 
 
4. Kids will gain self confidence and self respect 

Martial arts for kids builds confidence and self respect among kids. When
training martial arts, your kid will be faced with a number of challenges
including sparring with kids older, stronger and more skilled than him or
her. A good martial arts school or academy like the Bruce McCorry’s martial
arts academy will teach your child respect, how to respect others, and
taught how to handle tough situations such as bullying. 
 

5. They will connect their mind and body

In order for you to connect the mind and the body, you must listen to your
inner body. In doing so, you will be able to see your thoughts and have a
finely tuned awareness of your emotional part. A martial art discipline
like Tai Chi has the ability to make you see, feel and listen to both your
internal and external build up. 

 

6. Kids will learn conflict resolution strategies 

One of the most important things kids or anyone taking martial art lessons
is to respond without reacting to a situation. With this at the back of
your child’s brain, he or she can use the techniques and skills learned at
a martial arts school to resolve conflicts instead of starting a conflict. 

7. They will learn how to breathe

Each and every professional athlete, singer, dancer, actor, bodybuilder or
martial artist knows and understands the importance of breathing. In
martial arts your child will be taught how to effectively control his or
her breath during fights or, any other physical pressure and know how to
relax when under pressure.

In conclusion, any child irrespective of his or her physical abilities can
immensely benefit from participating in martial arts for kids. The earlier
they learn the basics of martial arts the better and healthier they will
be.   

Visit Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts Academy located in Peabody, MA for more information  and free introductory class.

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Martial Arts the Best Way to Get Fit

Why Martial Arts Training is Better Than Your Typical Gym Workout 
written by: Master McCorry

More and more people both adults and children are seeing martial arts as

the best way to get fit. Some bodybuilders also see the need to indulge
into martial arts training as a way to become more physically fit than
before. This move by a number of people including bodybuilders to martial
arts raises one but very important question; is martial arts training
better than a typical gym workout? In order to answer this question
appropriately, it is important to check the benefits of martial arts
workouts over a typical gym workout as can be seen below;

Martial Arts Workouts Trains The Brain 
Each and every person who has ever studied martial arts understands and
knows that not only is your body trained but, your brain also gets a
workout as well. When learning martial arts, you must learn how to
correctly apply the techniques you learn and also make quick decisions.
These techniques include endurance, developing mobility, self defense and
tenacity. But, gym workouts only dwell on muscle development, strength and
endurance stability. This therefore means that martial arts workouts are
better than gym workouts. 

 Courage and Confidence

Both gym workouts and martial arts workouts teaches a variety of
activities. But, the basic knowledge of martial arts as well as self
defense gives you courage and confidence when it comes to dealing with the
outside world. With martial arts knowledge you can easily defend yourself
when faced with a group of two or three people even if they are armed.
Unfortunately, gym workouts only give you the strength and ability to deal
with a single individual and at times you may lack the confidence to defend
yourself.

 

Weight Loss

Among all exercises including all gym workouts, martial arts is recognized
as the best and the fastest way to lose weight. Coupled with a proper
controlled diet, martial arts workouts have the ability to make you lose
weight very fast. Most gym workouts dwell so much on weight training which
in turn increases your metabolism forcing you to eat large amounts of foods
to maintain the energy demand of the body. This will instead lead to
increase body mass and weight.
 
Agility, Speed and Endurance 

Most martial arts workouts enhance flexibility, agility and endurance.
With martial arts knowledge you can react quickly to keep an enemy or an
opponent at bay. This is one of the major benefits of martial arts. A
typical gym workout does not incorporate these important factors.
Additionally, martial art training helps in building a very strong core.
You will have a better body shape and your health will improve
significantly. 

In summary, the benefits of martial arts workouts are more than just
physical. Martial arts training involves different techniques that are very
important when learned and mastered. Proper execution of the moves requires
discipline and hard work. Therefore, if you were thinking of joining the
gym, think again. Joining a martial arts class or academy has more benefits
than joining a gym. Look to Bruce McCorry Martial Arts Academy (Peabody MA)
for the best martial arts academy in the area and make the benefit from the
many programs and techniques offered.  

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