https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 06:56:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2615418 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:46:08 +0000 raspberries 2615418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Meh, I'd actually say it probably shouldn't be offered as a component to gym class - I don't think that would allow enough time for it to be taught properly, and you'd end up with kids who know the very basics of kicking and punching and not a whole lot else, which doesn't seem like the best idea. I don't think it'd be a bad idea to be offered as an after-school program, like swimming or cross-country though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2615411 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:32:34 +0000 BSB 2615411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: You think schools would benefit adding a Karate component to gym class? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2615398 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:04:37 +0000 raspberries 2615398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For sure. Both DH and I have done karate - most karate studios are like yoga in that there's a mental component as well as a physical one. There is a lot of focusing on perseverance, humility, respect, and self-control. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2615393 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:54:28 +0000 BSB 2615393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DisneyBee: Oh, good. This is what I was thinking when I overhead a coworker talk about his childhood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2615392 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:52:47 +0000 DisneyBee 2615392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS started karate at 4 years old at our local community center. It's great since she mainly teaches bully avoidance and enforces the kids to not speak to any strangers. They practice punches and kicks, but she always reminds them that they should only be used when a stranger is trying to attack you. She'll also teach defense mechanisms when a strangers actually grabs your arm, and how to get out of it. She also gives examples that strangers can look nice and pretty, and can also be women or kids. They can also try to entice you with toys, treats or cute little animals. My DS loves it, and right now (he's 5 now), it's mainly trying to enforce confidence. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2615382 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:34:50 +0000 BSB 2615382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never taken karate and I don't condone physical violence but I wonder if taking Karate improves self confidence and maybe might reduce being bullied.</p> <p>Anyone take karate as a kid, did it help your self confidence? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2615006 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:15:09 +0000 autumnlove 2615006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sure, if they want to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/karate-for-kids#post-2614983 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 17:51:04 +0000 BSB 2614983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you going to let your kids try karate? </p>