Anyone have their child enrolled in a martial arts program? I am thinking about enrolling my son but I know nothing, other than the names of a few disciplines.
What should I be looking for in a program/studio?
Thanks!
Anyone have their child enrolled in a martial arts program? I am thinking about enrolling my son but I know nothing, other than the names of a few disciplines.
What should I be looking for in a program/studio?
Thanks!
apricot / 294 posts
My 5 year old son recently started taekwondo. I wanted this discipline because he is half Korean, but also because taekwondo emphasizes control and focus and form, and there was a study that showed that at-risk kids who were taught taekwondo showed improvement in self control compared to other at-risk kids who were taught MMA-style techniques.
I would visit a couple of studios and watch the class for your child's age. Is the instructor patient and attentive, or more aggressive and strict? I passed over the studio 4 minutes from my house because I thought the owner/instructor was too aggressive. The studio I chose is a 15-20 minute drive away, but the classes are popular and the students and parents love the instructors, who are warm and attentive and emphasize obedience and attention.
apricot / 294 posts
I would also ask any parents waiting for their kids how they like the studio. That's how I confirmed the other kids liked the instructors.
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
@Myicitygirl: Thank you, that's helpful. I was considering a family class in taekwondo, I think my son might be more apt to participate if I were there for now. Then we can assess later.
pomelo / 5298 posts
I really need to look into this for my girl. She needs an individual sport at her current stage as she gets disappointed easily. I think the discipline/obedience would be a good thing for her.
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