6 BENEFITS OF KICKBOXING FOR YOUR CHILD
FIGHTERIA ACADEMY
KIDS KICKBOXING PROGRAM
Welcome to our post, this is Prof. Gleidson “PONEY” Cutis. This content can help you understand more about what we are doing here with our Kids Program.
Martial arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing will keep your child healthy and physically active while teaching them confidence, focus, discipline, and more.
We all want our children to be developed fully: physically active, healthy, confident, responsible, and avoid trouble. We all face the same enemy these days, which is technology. Our Goal here is to take the kids away from the screen and by offering an environment for them to keep developing their physical and social skills.
Our Martial Arts Program for Kids plays a key role in achieving all of this, plus they are tons of fun! This article will discuss the benefits of our Kickboxing Classes for Kids.
WHAT IS THE BEST AGE TO START PRACTICING MARTIAL ARTS?
Kids of any age can start practicing martial arts. Here at Fighteria Academy we offer classes for children as young as 3 years old. Depending on the schools and offerings in your area, you can research your options and find a good fit. If you are close to us don't hesitate to give yourself and your child a try.
It is up to parents what they think their child’s limits are and how much time they have for training. We provide a solid group of coaches that are super qualified to develop your child in this lifestyle.
WHAT MARTIAL ARTS ARE MOST SUITED FOR CHILDREN?
We believe our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing program are the most powerful skills any human being can have and talking about kids and specific things at early ages can be awesome, lessons that will be learned on the mat we will carry for life.
Kickboxing can be a good way to start because it mostly builds upon your boxing skills which will be punches by adding kicks, considering this we get to develop a full coordination with our kids and many other benefits.
Martial arts, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing, feature some aspects of philosophy that will be useful for all ages. A lot of training situations that happen on the mat we can compare with our life scenarios and it can take us to a different level as human beings. We definitely will be FIT in all areas physically, mentally, emotionally and also spiritually, but this is not everywhere you need to make sure to find a place that can deliver this for you in order for you and your child to develop in full.
HOW DO I TEACH MY CHILD KICKBOXING?
YOU DON'T, not if you don't have the proper knowledge, it becomes a big problem today in sports. A lot of parents take their children to training centers and during practices want to teach them. My question is: WHY? Why did you take your child? Hey Parent, trust in the process, but make sure always the place that you take your child can provide the instructions you are looking for and also the safety to do it. In all cases, if you are not a trainer or a fighter yourself, we recommend having a professional trainer work with your child. Most gyms and martial arts schools have programs dedicated to Martial Arts for kids.
The 1-6 punch count numbering system is a great first step to learning the basics of Kickboxing. Even though the basics are simple, it can take a long time to get down proper technique and form. The kids at early ages will quickly catch on to the fundamentals, don't limit your child on one program only, at this age they learn everything so easily. That's why here we offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing for all of our kids
So, what does kickboxing for children have to offer?
6 BENEFITS OF KICKBOXING FOR KIDS
There are numerous benefits to teaching children Kickboxing and training at a young age. Here are six (6) benefits:
1. Fitness
Both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing provide high-intensity exercise for the body. Training will get anyone into better shape, no matter their age. However training while your body (and mind) are still developing has some special benefits that can’t be achieved later on in life. Kids can learn what their limits are, push beyond them, and still have a lot of fun doing it!
On another note, childhood obesity is now a bigger problem than ever. Kickboxing training promotes better decisions, especially when it comes to eating healthy. If kids are made aware of proper nutrition and meal planning, they will be learning healthier habits earlier in life. Small positive changes made very early in life, results in much bigger and better positive outcomes later on.
2. Self-Defense
Childhood bullying is a constant problem in schools throughout the world. Of course, we aren’t condoning fighting as a solution, but instead, our martial arts training for kids can help give children confidence and strength to combat bullies and threats in other ways. Martial arts training instills a sense of confidence and toughness, as well as giving children the ability to control themselves when provoked or threatened.
Please note that if your child is exhibiting bullish behavior, the gym is usually able to humble the bullies and help them (safely) see through the eyes of their peers.
3. Discipline & Focus
Our kids live in a world of distraction. In 2021, 6.1 million American children were diagnosed with ADHD. Representing 9.4% of the total number of children in the US in the age group 2-17 (Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology).
The ability to stay focused is a valuable life skill in any profession and life in general. Kickboxing training will teach kids the discipline needed to work at something, whether it be homework, sports, or business, for an extended period of time without getting distracted.
4. Confidence
When we are young, often our confidence is based on natural stubbornness and naive optimism.
Experiencing defeat is part of becoming better, and it usually doesn’t take just one fall to learn the lessons. Each time you experience obstacles, challenges, and setbacks, you grow, and in time, you will make progress and build confidence.
Being humbled by BJJ and Kickboxing from a young age can mean the difference between a person who is one defeat away from a breakdown and a person who is resilient and flexible to whatever life throws at them.
5. Respect
However counterintuitive it may be, martial arts can teach you some of the most valuable lessons about life. One of the key lessons learned in Kickboxing is respecting your opponent and respecting yourself. Even if you don’t win every match and every fight, having respect for your peers and yourself can go a long way.
6. Drive for Achievements
Children’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing competitions can be a great motivator for improvement. When kids win at something, they want to keep winning. They have something to prove and are willing to work for it because, in sports, winning is everything.
Achieving goals will give you confidence that can last your entire life. BJJ and Kickboxing teaches children how important this self-respecting attitude is and how to work hard for what they want.
Martial arts can be a great way for parents to introduce their children to sports, physical activity, and resilience. It’s a workout for the body as well as the mind. It instills discipline, focus, and confidence. It teaches respect for others and yourself. And contrary to popular belief, martial arts does not promote violence.
We encourage you to start, not just your child but also you and the rest of the family in this journey with us.
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I am looking forward to meeting you,
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By Prof. @GLEIDSONPONEY