| A new report by the Kaiser Family Foundation refers | | | | respectful, and mindful behavior. |
| to the current younger generation as Generation M, | | | | Jujutsu is the ancient martial art of the samurai |
| which stands for media. They have found that the | | | | warriors of Japan. In antiquity it was only studied by |
| youth of today are spending increased time with new | | | | the elite, educated members of Japanese society. Its |
| media such as the Internet, and video games. | | | | study is therefore more intellectually intense, and |
| The report also shows that Gen M also consumes | | | | involves less brute-force than many other martial arts. |
| multiple media simultaneously. The below 18 year olds | | | | Jujutsu relies on principles of physics such as inertia, |
| may watch TV, read email, and chat simultaneously. | | | | leverage, and momentum which present challenges |
| The drawback to this multitasking may be a decrease | | | | that foster mental growth. |
| in already shrinking attention spans. Kids may have a | | | | Students of jujutsu also develop a greater kinesthetic |
| more difficult time focusing on tasks which require | | | | sense. The physical benefits of practice include those |
| significant depth. | | | | of regular exercise plus increased balance, reduced |
| The benefits of martial arts training for children are | | | | stress, and greater self-awareness. |
| numerous. Many psycho-social studies have shown | | | | Jujutsu, like other arts, always begins and ends with |
| martial arts training for kids may: lead to lower | | | | courtesy. Students exhibit proper etiquette at al times |
| incidences of violence, create happier more easygoing | | | | and respect that the techniques they are practicing |
| demeanor, lessen anger and mood disturbances, | | | | can cause injury to others. For many students, the |
| increase self confidence. Studies also show that | | | | practice helps develop a sense of responsibility. |
| children who participate in martial arts have better | | | | In stark contrast to the fast passed media-rich life of |
| behavior and higher test scores in school. | | | | today's 8-18 year-olds, jujutsu offers children an |
| The martial arts offer children an opportunity to | | | | opportunity to spend time simply yet intensely focused. |
| intensely focus on a single skill at a time. With | | | | The benefits of practice are many, and it just may be |
| instruction by a teacher who acts as a good | | | | a prescription for the technologically short attention |
| role-model, students begin to emulate courteous, | | | | spans. |