| This is the last article in this series, with the last | | | | who display these forms of behavior do "get by," |
| two life skills, and three additional benefits that | | | | but diplomacy can carry us a long way. |
| children receive from attending Karate classes, on | | | | Therefore, social skills are positively reinforced in |
| a regular basis. | | | | each Karate lesson. |
| Self-Confidence | | | | Let's cover a few bonus benefits that children |
| Many adults struggle with self esteem, so it is | | | | receive from regular attendance to Karate |
| natural that children would also feel a lack of | | | | classes. |
| confidence. Also, children of parents who have | | | | Self-Defense |
| self-confidence issues will copy their parent's | | | | "A fly on the wall" would learn adequate |
| example. | | | | self-defense skills, if it hung around a Karate class |
| This is one reason why the self-confidence CD | | | | long enough. Children who continue to practice |
| we have in our Pro Shop is so popular with adults. | | | | Karate will be able to take care of themselves |
| This CD is actually a form of self-hypnosis for | | | | and should develop enough awareness to stay out |
| adults, but Karate is a much more effective | | | | of trouble. |
| self-confidence tool for active children. | | | | Nutrition |
| So, how does a child find self-confidence through | | | | Any child, or adult, who practices Karate will excel |
| Karate practice? Self esteem is built on a | | | | athletically and will watch what they eat. Within |
| foundation of daily accomplishments that each | | | | any form of mind and body exercise, proper |
| child experiences within his or her Karate class. | | | | nutrition is contagious. |
| This is a form of programming confidence into a | | | | Meditation |
| child's personality. As a child becomes more | | | | The "Kata" or (Karate form) is meditation in |
| proficient at Karate, self-confidence is not far | | | | motion. The adult or child Karate student learns to |
| behind, and will carry into all of his or her activities. | | | | focus and quiet his or her mind in daily Karate |
| Social Skills | | | | practice. Steady gaze, and breath awareness |
| There is such a social skill deficit with children | | | | meditation techniques, is taught to Karate |
| these days. Having manners, showing courtesy, | | | | students at our North Providence facility. |
| and displaying mutual respect are part of every | | | | Needless to say, children who practice Karate, on |
| Karate class. It is nice that we have become | | | | a steady basis, will be very well rounded and |
| "technically advanced," but we do not have to | | | | poised for success in life. If you want to give |
| leave tradition behind. As children grow, the child | | | | your child a gift that lasts a lifetime, visit your |
| who displays manners, courtesy, and respect will | | | | local martial arts center and find a program that |
| succeed in life. | | | | fits your needs. Compare at least two martial |
| A lack of these qualities is considered anti-social, | | | | arts schools to make an informed decision. |
| rude, or arrogant - and rightfully so. Some adults | | | | |