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Martial arts may seem an unusual activity for children, but in fact, it is becoming an increasingly common sport. Here are some of the benefits of kids' martial arts classes.

Fitness

Firstly, martial arts will provide your children with physical activity. Nowadays it is too easy for kids to fall into the trap of eating nothing but junk food and staying glued to their screens, which can have a terrible impact on their health. A class in martial arts will counter this, as it will help your kids to get active and increase their levels of fitness. It will also help to improve their strength and flexibility. The benefits to your children's health are incalculable.

Confidence

A class in martial arts will also improve children's mental health. By learning new skills and overcoming challenges, children will become more confident and will develop greater self-esteem. They will discover that things that seemed impossible can be learnt and practised, and they often will develop a more positive attitude to life in general. 

Discipline

Children who learn martial arts also learn about discipline. They will realise that the biggest barrier to success is often themselves and that the only way to achieve their goals is through focus, practice and hard work. This is a skill that can be very difficult to learn, but once your child gets in the habit, they will be able to use it throughout their lives to achieve their goals.

Resilience

Resilience is another difficult skill to learn. Many children give up when things go wrong or when they fail. Martial arts will teach them to get up again when they fall down, to take a few hits in order to learn how to avoid them. This will help them to learn how to overcome challenges in life and keep fighting on, even when things don't seem to be working.

Conflict resolution

Finally, you might be surprised to learn that martial arts are not about fighting. Your children will learn how to avoid violence, stay calm in difficult situations and find a more reasoned solution. Knowing that they can defend themselves as a last resort will help your children to be assertive and defuse conflicts.

Learning martial arts can vastly improve the physical and mental well-being of your children. Get in touch with your local dojo, and your children could develop a passion that will literally change their lives.