Karate has Many Benefits for Children and Adults

  Kids  are not naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset is not in the right place, even the most fun activities can be a struggle to get to. With that said, here are some strategies to help you work around lack of motivation when trying to get your kid to class. Be attentive to what your child is doing in the moment he/she is supposed to get ready for class. If he/ she is playing or having fun with a friend, then be ready for a battle. With that said, have your child participate in a chore or task that’s not as much fun around 10 to 15-minutes prior to getting ready for class .   Be attentive to your own projection of emotions as you get your child ready for class. If you are stressed, rushed, or aggravated in any way, this will project the same emotions on your child. With that said, be sure to project positive and upbeat energy as you are getting your child ready for class. Be attentive to how you respond to your child’s overall performance after class. If y...

Karate has Many Benefits to Children Children’s Karate classes are not only great for the community but also are an amazing way to improve the lives of kids, their families and schools. This is because of the values Karate imparts to children. Some of these values include: Confidence When students work toward their goals and see themselves succeed, they begin to feel empowered with self-confidence. In this way, karate teaches children that hard work and focus can help them accomplish anything they set out to do. Kids learn how to work with their own strengths and weaknesses and how to believe in their own abilities. They enjoy increased self-assurance, a quality that makes them more confident in other aspects of life. Karate also teaches children the correct way to fail. Their instructor will warn them that they may not always win when they participate in tournaments or matches, and, on a smaller scale, they may have days when they struggle in class or find it diff...