{"id":9068,"date":"2009-06-09T01:00:29","date_gmt":"2009-06-09T06:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=9068"},"modified":"2009-06-08T17:08:11","modified_gmt":"2009-06-08T22:08:11","slug":"the-benefits-of-martial-arts-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/the-benefits-of-martial-arts-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Martial Arts For Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"childrens<\/a>There are lots of activities that kids can be involved in. Soccer, swim team<\/a>, ballet, gymnastics – my kids have done them all. Rarely have they been involved in a sport that I think holds life lasting benefits – until now. About a year ago, my teenage daughter asked if she could join the muay thai<\/a> classes that her girlfriend was enrolled in, and I agreed. Well, it’s been such a great learning experience for her that I’ve now enrolled two more of my children in classes. They love the instructors, who make every class exciting, and the self-defense that they’ve learned has been amazing. The instructors keep tabs on all of the students, asking about grades and behavior at home and reinforcing the desired behaviors.<\/p>\n

The study of martial arts<\/a> is far more than an extracurricular activity –\u00a0 it’s a unique training program that empowers children with techniques and strategies for lifelong success. Martial arts classes help children learn discipline, self-control, self-confidence, respect, concentration and courtesy. It’s awesome to see a group of 30 kids stand at attention and belt out, “Yes, SIR!” Kind of gives me hope that the grunts and groans I usually hear will not last forever!<\/p>\n

There are other benefits as well:<\/p>\n