Martial arts – like most sports – provide children discipline, spirit of improvement, values such as teamwork, resilience.
Martial arts are self-defense practices, so it is a myth that martial arts encourage acts of violence.
They are aligned to a certain philosophy and vision of the world. Let’s learn a little more about the main Martial Arts:
1. Taekwondo
Its origin is Korean. Prioritize the use of kicks and punches with feet and legs.
2. Karate
It has its origin in Japan, in Okinawa. There is use of punches, slaps, kicks and blocks firmly and with force.
Children can practice martial arts from the age of 3.
3. Kung-fU
The “melee” is used from punches, kicks, grabs, displacements and various acrobatic movements.
4. Judo
It absorbs the strength and weight of the opponent to defeat him. It is probably the least aggressive martial art.
AT WHAT AGE TO START WITH MARTIAL ARTS?
According to experts, karate You can start from the age of three. But any other modality is preferable to start when the children are a little older, from the age of five.
There are certain disciplines that require a higher level of concentration and skills (coordination, self-control…), such as judo.
And in children under five years of age this is more complicated because they are smaller.
When martial arts are practiced, children achieve improve self-control and attention, cultivate individual growth, provide structure and discipline, allow energy to be released, instill values, promote the development of psychomotor skills, socialization and enjoyment
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