Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Choosing A Karate Or Martial Arts Academy

By Leigh Metopher


If you are considering signing your child or teen up for karate classes or another type of martial arts, this is always an excellent idea. Karate provides your child with exercise, which all children need, and it also offers them opportunities to achieve goals and build self-esteem which can impact their entire life. If you are searching for martial arts in Carlsbad, here are some tips that can help you find the best possible school.

Your first step might be to consider which form of martial arts you think your child would most enjoy. All of them will provide exercise, improve their mental focus and teach self-defense skills. Most martial arts schools, no matter what art you select, also have children earn belts as they progress. You can select anything from taekwondo to jiu-jitsu or perhaps karate, which is definitely an exciting choice that will teach them help defense techniques such as striking, punching and kicking.

While you can choose any variety of martial art, the most important component for success is choosing a martial arts school where you child feels comfortable and enjoys training. The emphasis at any school should never be on aggression, rather the instructors should focus on discipline and hard work, while still maintaining a fun and encouraging environment.

Simply dive on into the martial arts world and start visiting schools and observing. Take a look at how the classes are structured and organized. It is also wise to consider the rapport between the kids and the teachers. They should all be having fun, but they also should be showing respect to the instructors and to other students. There should be a sense of camaraderie in place, and you also should be able to see the difference in skill level between the less experienced pupils and the advanced pupils.

Many martial arts academies will offer a free class or perhaps even a two-week trial membership. Take advantage of these offers and try out a couple of schools in your area to gauge which school your child seems to like the best. Try to select a school where the instructors are focused on teaching skills that are applicable to all areas of life. Many schools truly focus on the whole person, teaching them the importance of living a disciplined life that includes respecting themselves as well as others.

For Carlsbad karate lessons, Encinitas karate lessons or San Marcos karate lessons, call Team Mai for a tour of their facilities and to set up a free trial. In addition to classes for children of all ages, Team Mai also holds after-school programs at several area elementary schools.




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