Read the latest posts about the physical and mental benefits of Martial Arts for all ages!
How Martial Arts Teaches Your Child Commitment
Are you finding it difficult for your child to complete tasks? Even daily chores at home, you need to remind them daily to do it, and it’s always a struggle with a lot of sighs, grunts and foot-stomping. And let’s not even get started on school work! How many nights before an assignment is due has to be in when your child runs into your room frantically and shouting that it has to be in tomorrow? Your child might be young, and you brush it off that it’s only a phase. Still, responsibility and commitment are two fundamental values that need to be taught in a young life. Martial Arts, amongst other things, embodies these values and teaches students the importance of commitment, not only while practising the art but also in their daily lives.
The top 7 Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids
If you’re looking for a new sport or activity for your child, have you considered martial arts? Martial arts are very varied and can teach kids a range of useful skills, plus it’s a fantastic way to keep fit. You can choose from different disciplines such as taekwondo, karate, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and more, so you can find the best one to suit your child. There are many benefits of martial arts for kids that aren’t related to fighting skills. Here are a few examples.
How lockdown has affected mental health in children
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been felt on all people of all generations across the world and it will take all of us a long time to readjust as restrictions begin to ease. Especially as we know social distancing, quarantines and testing may stay a standard part of our lives for some time yet.
Teaching anti-bullying strategies through martial arts
Visualise your workplace. Imagine that every time you sit down, someone tries to pull out your chair, or puts chewing gum on it. In meetings
Dealing with Bullying with Martial Arts
Having to deal with bullying can be one of the most challenging things in life. Having someone be unpleasant to you combined with a sense
Aikido VS Bullying and Cyberbullying
What is bullying? It is a form of intimidation. A bully intimidates a weaker person using words or physical abuse to get him or her
What is cyber bullying?
The rise of the internet has brought with it many positive changes to the ways we socialise: today, we can use the web to connect
CAN MARTIAL ARTS HELP ANXIETY (PART 2)
Read Part One Mental Health is a point of discussion right now, as people are more open in discussing their mental wellbeing as well as
Can Martial Arts Help Anxiety (Part 1)
Mental Health is a point of discussion right now, as people are more open in discussing their mental wellbeing as well as their physical wellbeing.
3 benefits of after-school martial arts for children
You’re right to have your head turned by the prospect of your child learning martial arts. But remember this: it’s not simply about what they