https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:38:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/martial-arts-for-kids#post-2741741 Tue, 30 May 2017 12:47:15 +0000 MamaG 2741741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/martial-arts-for-kids#post-2741726 Tue, 30 May 2017 12:37:15 +0000 looch 2741726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/martial-arts-for-kids#post-2741653 Tue, 30 May 2017 10:25:14 +0000 Myicitygirl 2741653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/martial-arts-for-kids#post-2741651 Tue, 30 May 2017 10:21:17 +0000 Myicitygirl 2741651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/martial-arts-for-kids#post-2741640 Tue, 30 May 2017 10:01:23 +0000 looch 2741640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>What should I be looking for in a program/studio?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>