Senator John McCain called it “human cockfighting.” Others have referred to it as a ferocious, no holds barred, bare-knuckled street fight. Are these accurate assessments of mixed martial arts (MMA)? And given that many people share these impressions, should children be encouraged to participate in the training?
During the past decade, MMA has become explosively popular. [...]
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Frank Lucer
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Frank Lucer
Martial arts training has become increasingly popular with both parents and kids as evidence of its benefits continues to grow. While team sports can provide valuable opportunities for physical and social development, they’re limited by season and often inhibit kids’ personal accomplishment. By contrast, classes that teach children karate, judo, and other styles blend physical [...]
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Ryan J Bell
Learning the martial arts provides children with a unique opportunity to develop skills that will last throughout their lives. The training regimen involves a dynamic unlike that of other sports, team or individual. Young people are immersed in an environment that emphasizes the importance of mental acuity as much as techniques related to self-defense. Parents [...]
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Ryan J Bell
The most common mistake that parents make when enrolling their kids into martial arts classes is choosing the wrong instructor. You can select an inappropriate style for your child (for example, karate versus aikido) and make a change later. But, the wrong trainer can stifle the excitement a young person feels for learning the martial [...]
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Ryan J Bell
Parents instinctively know that the safety of their children is under constant threat. More kids than ever before are abducted and victimized by predators each day. Plus, playground bullies, older children, and others prey upon the young, thinking them defenseless. By enrolling your child into martial arts classes, you can equip them with the skills [...]