okka north Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 What is the best form of martial arts for a child (8yrs old) to learn? There are so many discliplines and it's so hard to work out which one to choose. One could go with what he likes the most, but that will take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakma Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 My boys do ju-jitsu,there 6 and 7 and have been going for about 9 months and love it.They learn bits of Japanese with it aswell,new 1-10 after a couple of sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhardy Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 i think the best physical sport u want 2 get kids into that teaches them Discipline and might save there backside is boxing and its also a very good way of keeping fit and trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Whichever one they enjoy most is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemantis Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I would have to agree with Cyclone whichever one they enjoy most is best. I started with Karate but moved onto Kung Fu. Whatever club its good if that club not only teaches the Kid how to punch and kick but also about the consciences of there actions, anti bullying and so on. It’s surprising how many clubs out there clame to teach all these things along with (courtesy, honesty, respect, loyalty and so on) but when it comes down to it all they teach is how to kick and punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemantis Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 A Question about kids in Martial Arts. How old should a kid be to do Sparring??? I know one club that takes 4 years and gets them sparring on the 1st Dday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okka north Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 I would have to agree with Cyclone whichever one they enjoy most is best. I started with Karate but moved onto Kung Fu. Whatever club its good if that club not only teaches the Kid how to punch and kick but also about the consciences of there actions, anti bullying and so on. It’s surprising how many clubs out there clame to teach all these things along with (courtesy, honesty, respect, loyalty and so on) but when it comes down to it all they teach is how to kick and punch. sorry if I sound a bit soft, but I really believe that martial arts is more about learning everything that supports the physical part of the art. Hope that makes sense. Just think without the disclipline etc, the physical side means very little. My main concern is choosing somewhere that is no good. It is also a very expensive hobby trying out different discliplines. My first thought was Ju Jit Su as even though I tore my knee ligament at 19 doing it, I thought it was the best thing ever. My son has incredible upper body strength, actually everything seems to be muscles and I would like him be able to learn to use that strength in a postive way. He is a calm boy and does not exert violence on people, but it's good to use your physical strength on something postive. thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 very expensive???? How so? Most clubs (that I've been too/know about) allow you to try at least one session for free and to watch as many as you like. My style also allows the first fortnight without purchasing your own insurance (beginers are covered on my instructors insurance). Basically, it costs £10 to give it a try for a fortnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemantis Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 If the club will not allow you to try 1 class free or even watch the class I would think long and hard about going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okka north Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Davemantis and Cyclone didn't realise you could try before thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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