| It is very important to remember that parents | | | | training and talents. Children love to show |
| are also martial arts coaches. When children | | | | off what they have learned in class and we |
| first start their training in the martial | | | | encourage parents to ask their child what |
| arts, especially in the case of very young | | | | they have learned every single week. Show |
| children, we often find that they have not | | | | your encouragement by offering positive |
| yet developed the self discipline to practice | | | | feedback, and compliment them in the areas |
| at home on a regular basis. Practicing at | | | | where you can see improvement. In fact, if |
| home greatly enhances performance at the | | | | you use this approach in just about |
| school and it should be encouraged. We | | | | everything your child does, whether it be |
| suggest that you talk with your child and | | | | homework or chores, you will soon notice the |
| agree on a daily practice time. It can be as | | | | difference. If children believe that they are |
| little as ten minutes per day. Pick a | | | | getting better it boosts their |
| category each day and work on it for a solid, | | | | self-confidence, which in turn encourages |
| focused ten minutes. ( form, one steps, etc.) | | | | them to try even harder. When children know |
| Developing the habit of setting a goal ( next | | | | that they will receive recognition and |
| belt) and working for it on a regular basis | | | | praise, they will want to do well because it |
| will give your child life skills that go far | | | | makes them feel good. Children will rise to |
| beyond punching and kicking.One of the | | | | the level of your expectations, but only if |
| easiest ways to help your child is by simply | | | | they are encouraged and praised along the |
| showing that you are interested in his or her | | | | way. |