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