Martial Arts & Karate: Toddler
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Martial Arts
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2010
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Hi Moms
There are so many different genres of Martial Arts, we're not sure what to choose for our family. I'm considering putting my daughter in a class. She just t...
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- We put our daughter in Karate right before her 3rd birthday! She will be 6 yrs old in a few months and is still in it! My other daughter will start this summer. While ...
- My daughter takes Karate. She used to take Tae Kwan Do. But that is not what she wanted or us. It was just the popular trendy thing kids were doing. Each martial ...
- 4 is not to young, my husband is a black belt in Kempo Karate both our boys started learning at a very young age, our oldest now 26 is pursuing the UFC Ultimate Fighti...
Martial Arts
Asked by B.K. from Minneapolis
on March 15, 2012
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Hi. We live in Bloomington and my 6 year old son is interested in doing some type of martial arts. Does anyone have some tips on a good place to go that isn't too inte...
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- Have you looked into the place that sends the fliers home every week in their Wednesday envelopes? My kids get them all the time, but we haven't checked into it yet.
- Try your school district's community ed program. You can get a catalog on line or check with your school district. I am in Eagan and that's how my son took martial a...
- My daughter and I both train at National Karate. We've been to classes both in S. Mpls and Eagan. I've met many of the teachers at the other schools, also. I'm a Black...
Martial Arts
Asked by V.D. from Seattle
on April 20, 2007
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I am thinking of getting my son into some form of martial arts within the next year or so. He is almost 3 now. I always thought it would be a good way to get him to l...
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- Hi V., Have you ever heard of Poekoelan? It's a rare form of martial arts that has three locations here in Portland. I know a few people who train in it and absol...
- hey V., i have a 3.5 yr old girl and she has been in tae kwondo since just before she turned 3, total of 8 months now...i think it is great, it has not made her more a...
- Venessa HI, My daughters go to Kung Fu Martial arts. They are 5 and 7. The 7yo doesn't like it so much so when our year contract is up we are going to find another a...
Martial Arts
Asked by B.F. from Atlanta
on January 30, 2010
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Hi Ladies or any Gentlemen out there,
I wanted to ask another question today....have any of you tried your children on martial arts (boys) and did it make a big dif...
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- First of all, why do you think your kid is at fault too? All he was doing was defending himself. We will enourage our kid to hit, if someones hitting him...it's called...
- I've had all 3 (2 boys 1 girl) of my children in martial arts. I highly recommend martial arts. A good dojo can really help a child learn discipline, focus, and self c...
- My Daughter takes Karate. And my son is also interested although he is too young. Martial arts is great. It teaches discipline, respect, and how to handle your body...
Have Your Placed Your Child in Martial Arts??
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on July 25, 2011
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What are the in's and out's of Martial Arts for children? What is the cost? What are the results?
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- I decided to respond here after someone from this thread posted on your other thread. We had considered martial arts for Andy to deal with his aggression issues. The...
- Our son did this a few years back. For tae kwon do, it was $400 for the equipment, plus class fees. Of course, our son completely lost interest about a month after we ...
- My daughter and I are both training in Karate. We started when she was five and now she is 9. I am now testing for my Black Belt in August and she will be a Red Belt. ...
Toddler Martial Arts, Karate or Jujitsu Classes
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2011
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Hello Mommies.
I would like to get my children involved in some kind of toddler Martial Arts, Karate or Jujitsu classes. I would love to have them both in the same ...
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- **EDIT: they will often let you try out a class, for free. You have to visit the schools and talk to the instructors. See what they ages are, for signing up etc. ----...
- My kids started tae Kwon do this year. They have moved up in belt color and it's costing me a small fortune. (didn't realize how much costs was involved as another pe...
- Tae Kwon Do would be the best choice for younger children. I'm a black belt and have done several different martial art forms. I have never heard of the child starting...
Suggestions for Martial Arts Schools
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on February 27, 2009
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Hi,
My 8-year old son has been doing karate at the park district for a few years now and i think he's ready to get more serious about it. Can anyone recommend a ma...
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- World Martial Arts on Ogden in Naperville is GREAT ! ! ! They are very patient with kids. All three of mine went there. The two eldest got their second degree black be...
- Sharkey's Karate (Naperville - route 59 area)
- THere is one on Rte 59, just before you get to 87th street that I heard was good. No personal experience however.
Martial Arts in Northcentral SA?
Asked by W.C. from San Antonio
on December 28, 2008
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My 3-year-old daughter (She will be four in February) wants to start karate. Can anyone recommend a great school for her age around the Stone Oak area? I was hoping fo...
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- You may want to take a look at US Taekwondo Center at 281 & Thousand Oaks (same shopping center as Taco Cabana & Jim's). Mr. Nguyen (pronounced "win") is a 4th degree ...
- We attend Victory Martial Arts at Blanco and Huebner in the Stone Oak Area. My son has been doing it for 1 1/2 years and likes it alot. Mr. Friburg is the guy in char...
- my neighbors belong to victory. they really love it! however, they are in a long term contract....so be prepared for that.....which is fine if you plan on going that...
Questions About Martial Arts
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on June 30, 2008
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Hi everyone, I was wanting to get everyones opinions and thoughts on martial arts for kids. We are thinking about doing it for the kids but wasn't sure what is a good ...
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- i have a 21 month old and i'm totally into getting him into some sort of "activity" when he's ready...i've heard that 3 is a good age to start organized activities as ...
- Martial arts is a great idea for kids! They teach discipline and control as well as self defense. The age you can start a lot of times depends on the art form and the ...
- K., My oldest daughter started asking over a year ago if she could start taking Karate. She had done dance and gymnastics, but she wasn't really ever that passionate...
When to Start Martial Arts?
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on September 30, 2011
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I've always known that teaching a child martial arts, like karate, is potentially good for their self-confidence so I figured I would try to get my daughter interested...
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- At my daughter's Karate dojo... they do not start kids until 5 years old. Each martial arts school, will differ.
- I think five is a good age to start them. Not only will it help their self-confidence and teach them how to protect themselves from bullies, but it will also teach th...
- My oldest son is 4 and is doing loves his karate class. He just started a few weeks ago. But I will say, there are some kids in the class that cannot sit still and lis...
