Martial Arts Children

Your child will learn the fundamentals of martial arts. Philosophy, protocals, self defense, and anti-bullying

Karate comes from the Japanese island of Okinawa (oh-kih-NAH-wah). It is located almost halfway between China and the main islands of Japan. People going to China or Japan often stopped in Okinawa. This made it a place where traders, soldiers, and local people traded goods as well as ideas about hand-to-hand fighting. In the 1700s, several styles of martial arts were created there. Together, they were known as Okinawa-te, or Okinawan hand. In the 1900s, a man named Funakoshi Gichin brought the styles of Okinawa-te together and called them karate.

Evan is going to take classes in tae kwon do. There are several other ways to spell the name of this martial art (MAR-shul ART), including taekwondo and tai kwon do, but they all mean the same thing. The name is Korean. In English, it means "kick-strike-art" or "foot-fist-art."

Use play-based learning methods to teach fundamental motor skills, movements, and martial arts to children ages 3 to 7

Bond with your child in fun at-home martial arts that build confidence, discipline, and real skill.

Shopping for a good martial arts school and style of martial arts for you or your children can be a confusing and frustrating process. There are many masters, instructors, grand masters and champions out there. How do you know what to look for? What questions should you ask?What do you want to get out of martial arts study?What do you want for your children?

The complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts gives valuable training tips and suggestions for selecting the right martial art for you. Thirteen quick and easy facts about martial arts disciplines. Down - to earth advice regarding the physical and mental benefits of martial arts for children, teens, and adults. It's a great read!

Finding the right martial arts school for you or your children can be confusing and frustrating.