Martial arts is the best gift for a child to grow up with
Martial arts is a “three-dimensional growth class” for children.
- The body: from “bean sprouts” to “little pine trees
Modern children’s sedentary lifestyle, lowered head, and declining physical fitness are problems that are becoming more and more prominent. Martial arts training through kicking, horse stance, rolling and other actions, comprehensive exercise children’s strength, flexibility and coordination. A set of long punch down, cardiorespiratory function, muscle endurance synchronized enhancement, so that children say goodbye to physical test anxiety, upright posture more confident.
- Psychology: Practicing is the stance, grinding is the nature of the heart
Wushu pay attention to the “static braking”, the one-minute insistence on horse stance, the thousands of repetitions in the set practice, are in the silent cultivation of the child’s concentration and resistance to frustration. Feedback from many coaches: children who insist on practicing martial arts pay more attention in class and are more willing to rise to the challenge when faced with difficult problems.
- Etiquette: The “Education of Martial Virtues” Hidden in the Hugging Salute “Before learning the art, learn the etiquette first”, the first lesson in Wushu is always the hugging salute, the first lesson in kung fu is always the hugging salute.
The first lesson in Wushu is always the fist salute: the left palm is for literature and the right fist is for martial arts, symbolizing humility and responsibility. Children will know how to respect their opponents and rules in training, and this kind of subtle character education is more profound than preaching.
The best gift martial arts can give your child for growing up is more than just a strong body!
- Will my child become aggressive in martial arts?
- Can martial arts training be sustained? Will it delay learning?
As a parent, you may have had similar questions about children’s martial arts. But do you know what? Behind the “one move, one style”, martial arts is not only a sport, but also a philosophy of education that carries the wisdom of thousands of years. Today, let’s put aside the stereotypes and recognize how children’s martial arts can become the “invisible wings” of children’s growth.
Does learning martial arts make kids violent?
The opposite is true! Formal martial arts instruction emphasizes the importance of “stopping the fight for the sake of martial arts”, and instructors will repeatedly warn that “martial arts training is for strengthening the body and protecting the weak”. Data show that children who have been practicing martial arts for a long time know how to control their emotions, and in cases of bullying in schools, martial arts students are often not the aggressors, but the mediators who step forward!
Does the child stick with it? Is it boring?
Wushu courses for children focus on fun: basic skills are integrated into games, mechanical repetitions are replaced by “challenges”, and even moves are designed in conjunction with anime characters. Many children go from “crying and not wanting to go” to “urging their parents to send them” because they find a sense of achievement and happiness in the team.
Does learning martial arts help with college?
China has included wushu in the compulsory physical education curriculum for primary and secondary schools, and some cities have optional wushu programs for physical education in the secondary school exam. In addition, wushu specialties are highlights in comprehensive quality evaluation and international school applications. In the long run, adhere to the wushu training children in the examination of universities, graduate school, reading a doctorate have certain professional advantages, guaranteed admission to universities, high-level sports teams, sports single enrollment can allow children to avoid the college entrance examination to the ideal university.
How to choose the right martial arts program for your child?
1. 4-6 years old: The main focus is on “Martial Arts Enlightenment”, focusing on fun basic skills (e.g. 5-step boxing) and body perception training.
2. 7-12 years old: traditional routines (Long Fist, Nan Quan), Sanda basics, or a combination of weapons (Baton, Sword) can be used to enhance interest.
3. Introverted and sensitive children: Taijiquan and Bagua Palm are recommended. The philosophy of softness can help children relieve stress.
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