BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS
SAFETY - Like any sport, there is always an opportunity for injury. Our instructors are trained to actively prevent injuries by creating a safe training environment. Although scrapes and bruises are unavoidable, serious injuries are preventable.
AGGRESSION
Before any punches and kicks are learned, the most important rule of the karate school is taught. The rule states that if karate is ever used outside of the karate school, the student will be banned from training. Through the initial weeks of training, students gain a respect for the knowledge and strength that martial arts teaches. They are taught to be accountable to instructors and parents for their actions and to live above the influence of bullies and anger. As a result of the accountability, the students seek the parents and instructors advice rather than lashing out in anger.
ADD/ADHD
For many children affected by ADD and ADHD; martial arts has proven to be extremely successful in providing a structured, fast-paced activity which helps them learn to function and feel good about themselves, develop positive character traits and learn to interact with peers.
One person describes ADD as having every sound and every movement around you having the same stimulating impact. Because all movements and sounds have the same impact, it becomes difficult to filter out what is not necessary for completing a task in order to focus on what is necessary. Students may have dozens of things stimulating their brain at once and not be able to determine which one to stay focused on.
Martial arts classes are formatted to help students stay on task by immersing the student in a structured environment where students can have fun while focusing on clear and concise tasks.
While we always treat students with ADD and ADHD the same as other students, we do focus on the individual needs of each of our students. Before beginning your child's training at East Side Martial Arts, we would like to sit down with you and discuss the goals you have for your child.
TRY IT OUT
If you are still unsure if karate is right for your child, we invite you to observe our class. We also offer a trial month of karate and a uniform to give you an opportunity to make a well-educated decision.
SAFETY - Like any sport, there is always an opportunity for injury. Our instructors are trained to actively prevent injuries by creating a safe training environment. Although scrapes and bruises are unavoidable, serious injuries are preventable.
AGGRESSION
Before any punches and kicks are learned, the most important rule of the karate school is taught. The rule states that if karate is ever used outside of the karate school, the student will be banned from training. Through the initial weeks of training, students gain a respect for the knowledge and strength that martial arts teaches. They are taught to be accountable to instructors and parents for their actions and to live above the influence of bullies and anger. As a result of the accountability, the students seek the parents and instructors advice rather than lashing out in anger.
ADD/ADHD
For many children affected by ADD and ADHD; martial arts has proven to be extremely successful in providing a structured, fast-paced activity which helps them learn to function and feel good about themselves, develop positive character traits and learn to interact with peers.
One person describes ADD as having every sound and every movement around you having the same stimulating impact. Because all movements and sounds have the same impact, it becomes difficult to filter out what is not necessary for completing a task in order to focus on what is necessary. Students may have dozens of things stimulating their brain at once and not be able to determine which one to stay focused on.
Martial arts classes are formatted to help students stay on task by immersing the student in a structured environment where students can have fun while focusing on clear and concise tasks.
While we always treat students with ADD and ADHD the same as other students, we do focus on the individual needs of each of our students. Before beginning your child's training at East Side Martial Arts, we would like to sit down with you and discuss the goals you have for your child.
TRY IT OUT
If you are still unsure if karate is right for your child, we invite you to observe our class. We also offer a trial month of karate and a uniform to give you an opportunity to make a well-educated decision.