Martial Arts & Karate: Tween
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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...
4 Year Old Does Not Want to Attend Martial Arts Class
Asked by S.R. from Washington DC
on September 4, 2007
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my husband and i signed my 4 year old son up for a martial arts class because one of the babysitters kids does it and my son also wanted to do it. we thought that it w...
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- Barbara, I think that a martial arts class after a tiring day is just asking too much of a 4 year old. It's asking a lot of an older child, much less a toddler. Don'...
- I am thinking he is just not ready for it yet. At 4 they still want to have fun and it might just be to structured for him at this age. If he is already tired when the...
- barbara, it's better to not push him than make him do it because he expressed an interest in it. it's ok. actually, childhood is all about play. he will be in school e...
Martial Arts for 12 Yo Daughter
Asked by D.O. from Dallas
on September 9, 2008
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Looking for suggestions for martial arts classes in Lakewood/East Dallas for my 12 yo daughter.
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- Also look into the Dallas Academy of Martial Arts. They are on Plano Road at Walnut Hill Lane. They've been in the area for 30 years and have a great program for chi...
- Hi D., My 11 yr old daughter just started taking martial arts this year at the Town North YMCA (north Dallas). Not sure if the Y on your side of town offers it or ...
- My son is now at Yim's Tae Kwon Do and we love it. I left USA Martial Arts very disappointed. Yim's Tae Kwon Do is located on Greenville between Walnut Hill and Park...
Karate for 5 Year Old
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on April 2, 2009
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My daughter is five and a half and has been asking to take karate lessons. I was wondering if anyone knows of any good karate schools in the Crystal Lake area (or eve...
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- Hi! I would also recommend Focus in LITH. I also just heard positive reviews from another parent on Master Chung's Martial Arts in Crystal Lake.
- K., I'd suggest a YMCA program because we had a similar experience. My 4 yr old wanted to try it - so we did Tae Kwon Do at the YMCA. It wasn't what she expected ...
- I would recommend FOCUS Martial Arts in Lake in the Hills (Rte 31 & Virginia Rd). I have a daughter who is 6 and gone thru their Little Ninja class and since moved up...
Karate or Taekwondo Good for Girls?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 28, 2010
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I wanted to start karate or Taekwondo classes for my 7yr old girl.Iam wondering which is good to learn self defence for girls?
Appreciate all your help
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- My daughter took tae kwan do, and she currently takes Karate. It is not so much about learning to fight... but about disciplining your mind and body, physicality an...
- Perhaps not what you want to hear, but one instructor I had said "if you want to defend yourself, get a gun and learn how to use it. I have 3 blackbelts and I still kn...
- Yes, yes, yes! It builds confidence and awareness and physical and mental discipline. I would recommend karate over Taekwondo because in many cases, Taekwondo is tourn...
Not Sure Which Type of Marital Arts to Put Kids In
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on May 17, 2009
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Hi moms,
I am looking to start my 10 year old son and 7 year old daughter in some sort of martial arts program. I would like something that focuses on self control....
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- You sound like me a few years back. Our kids have been through several different martial arts. Our daughter (17 now) is almost a black sash in kung fu, she is a juni...
- My kids are still too young for martial arts, but my husband and I were once very involved in Shotokan karate. Based on that experience, if and when we want to start ...
- Martial Arts, if taught properly, all teach "discipline" and self-control & confidence.... I would recommend Judo, or Karate. there are offensive or defensive Mart...
Seeking Karate/other Martial Arts Lessons in Lenexa/Shawnee for 8 Yr. Old Girl-
Asked by J.B. from Kansas City
on August 10, 2009
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I am looking for somewhere to take my 8 year old daughter for karate or possibly lessons in another martial art in the Lenexa or Shawnee area. I don't really want anyt...
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- my son does it at shawnee civic center. its $22/mo. he loves it!!!
- J., Ko's Black Belt Academy has a relatively new location in the Lenexa area but not sure where, we go to the one in Leawood/South OP but they are the best ever! G...
- My husband's aunt & uncle own this place. Talk to Amy Park. K-Force Taekwondo Academy 8627 Hauser St Lenexa, KS 66215-4507 ###-###-####
How Do I Get My 13 Year Old Son to Be Accountable?
Asked by E.H. from Portland
on April 14, 2011
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So, my 13 year old is going through the same thing they all do, I am pretty sure. He does not put on clean clothes, brush his teeth, shower, clear his dishes, do his ...
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- The Love and Logic books are perfect for these issues. In fact, they pretty much cover all areas of parenting from preschool through high school. They will help you es...
- I think nagging is a mom's job. And a 13 year old taking something off mom's desk even though she told him not to is pretty normal. If that's the worst he does, th...
- consequences, yes make a list and it has to be every little thing give him chores to do everyday. Really with the showering thing that is odd to me because most 13 ye...
Karate Lessons for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.R. from Denver
on August 7, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter is interested in Karate lessons. I am totally clueless about Karate. Looking for an affordable, trustworthy, and fun place to take her after s...
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- Dear S., My daughter is 17yrs old now and we both come from a big Karate family. I used to be a karate instructor when I attended New Mexico Military Institute in ...
- We go to United Studios. We love it. They are really great there. It seems expensive, but you get a lot for you money. Three group lessons a week and one private lesso...
- my son takes lessons in parker and Spirit wild Kempo - awesome place. However that looks like quite a distance for you. Many studios will let you come in and watch a...
Horseback Riding, Clarinet and Karate Lessons
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on March 28, 2009
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Hi, I live in South Arlington and am looking for horseback Riding, Clarinet and Karate Lessons for my 13 year old daughter. Does anyone have any recommendations? (I ...
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- Hi B., I recommend you contacting Legends Martial Arts. J. Pat Burleson is the Grandmaster and if you google his name you will see that your daughter would be tra...
- I live very near a horseback riding stable. It is called Golden Gaits and is on Calendar road is south Arlington.
- Check out Dr Judy Flury, she is in Grand Prairie and awesome! My son has strted lessons there and she is so wonderful with all the kids. She has a doctoric in psycholo...
