Martial Arts & Karate
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Too Young for Martial Arts??
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on September 16, 2009
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Hello ladies :)
My son turned 4 in May and has a LOT of energy! We tried a soccer class a year ago or so and that was somewhat of a disaster due to his non-desire to...
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- My son started at age 3 1/3 and loved it!! Sometimes he would get too tired by the end of the class, but usually he stuck it out.
- if he can't sit still and pay attention, why would you want to teach him to fight? soccer is good. keep putting him in lessons. i'm not sure that he can't pay atten...
- my newphew is in it and he's 4 (loves it). The only thing is to make sure he knows that it's just for class. Our precious little newphew was standing on the couch wi...
Martial Arts in Beaverton/Cedar Hills
Asked by L.R. from Portland
on January 24, 2012
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My son just turned 6, and we feel it's time to introduce him to some form of martial art. He's been exhibiting some focus and anger issues, and we think this will help...
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- We are at World Champion Tae Kwon Do in LO. It is fantastic. Lot's of confidence building and working together. We couldn't be happier. http://www.worldchampiont...
- My husband is a black belt in Judo. Although I like wrestling which my kids have done I have learned one thing from my husband. Make sure that whatever instructor ...
- Hi L., May I recommend, having studies martial arts, that you enroll him in Aikido vs. Karate or Tae Kwon Do. You might also consider Tai Chi. I cannot recommend ...
Karate
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on May 7, 2011
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looking for opinions on karate/ martial art classes for kids. My daughter is 5 and looking for a class that focus on self confidence, and safety...we live in Aurora cl...
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- My son goes to Karate for kids. They are located on Rt. 59 just south of 119th street. The majority of the students are children. Not too far from your house. Send...
- check your park district. My son takes lessons throught the park district with Kids Karate Club, there is also Illinois Shotakan(?) that is in some park districts. T...
- My son is in 1st grade and he takes Illinois Shotokan Karate through the Geneva Park district. They operate in over 70 Chicagoland park districts, so check them out. Y...
Karate
Asked by V.B. from Detroit
on April 11, 2008
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Hello Ladies
I have a wondeful 8 yr old with too much energy also he has a mouthy problem and does not listen very well. (typical child right LOL) Anyways I was wo...
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- Hi Vanetta, My almost 5 year old is in Taekwondo. We both LOVE it. It teaches him respect, concentration, amoung other things. I would highly recommend it. Chris
- My 8 year old neice was the same way but underneath it all a delight and charming kid. My sister put her in karate and within a month the difference was astounding. S...
- Hello, My nephew is seven and loves it! It's done wonders for his coordination also (he was the biggest cluts, now not too bad! LOL). I also participated at a ...
Choosing a Martial Arts School - Help!
Asked by L.E. from Pittsburgh
on February 3, 2011
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Hello Mamas -- my son is six years old and is interested in learning some kind of martial arts. Not sure where to start - karate, jujitsu, tae kwon do, judo??? What's...
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- Just wanted to weigh in myself. Sue W. Gave great information. My kids do TangSooDo. It is Korean also. They do forms, sparring, weapons, (when they are older- ge...
- My daughter (now 8) and I have been training in Karate for three years. I previously trained in Tae Kwon Do for five years. Each martial art has a slightly different a...
- It really is a personal choice. However, each martial art, starts children at different ages. Some as early as 5 years old. Some only if a child is older. It depen...
Which Martial Arts for 4 1/2-Year-old Boy?
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on September 28, 2011
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I have zero experience with the world of martial arts. All I know is that I'd like for my son to try out different sports/activities to improve his self-confidence an...
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- My son is in karate at Dybas Martial Arts. It's in Joliet near the Jefferson Walmart. He didn't join it until this year. They have a class before his called Lil' Drag...
- You need to go to each place. Watch how the instructors interact with the kids- patient, light hearted vs drill sargents. You also want a very good instructor to stu...
- My kids are both brown belts in taekwondo. I started them in a rec center class to see if it appealed, but when it did, switched them to a school where they would get...
Seeking Martial Arts Classes for Families
Asked by H.F. from Washington DC
on December 1, 2009
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As a family Christmas gift, I am looking to enroll the four of us in a martial arts program that would be good for beginners. Our children are 7-1/2 and 4-1/2 and non...
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- H. there are a few good ones in Columbia,i dont know if that is too far,we wish you were closer to Baltimore,the Taekwon do school that my children attend is located n...
- Hi H., my daughter, age 8, and son, age 6, have been going to KS WTMA Tae Kwon Do for 18 months and they love it. Their instructor, Master Ma, is incredible with the ...
- I would highly recommend Klotz Karate in Columbia. Family owned. The owner's children often work there. THey have wonderful instructors and such a nice family atmos...
Seeking Martial Arts in the West Valley
Asked by R.C. from Phoenix
on June 10, 2008
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Hello Moms,
My eight year old son has been taking Aikido lessons for over two years and loving it. Last week we found out that the school is closing. My son has some ...
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- Hi R., I hope it's not too late to respond to this but I have to tell you about my sons Taekwondo school. It's at 59th Ave. and Greenway. It's just called glendale ...
- I remember recently seeing a sign for a new martial arts school. I cannot remember if it was on Estrella parkway and McDowell (near Rubio's and Paradise Bakery) or if...
- Hi R., I have recently moved to the West Valley (and Arizona) we signed up with Atkinson's Martial Arts on Deer Valley between 91st and 83rd Ave. They are great with ...
Martial Arts Payment Plan Scheme
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on June 11, 2007
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Just over a month ago, I signed up my 9 yr old twins for their 1st martial arts lessons in Plano @ USA Martial Arts. I paid over $1000 for the 1st 6 months (combined,...
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- That does sound VERY shady! I just enrolled my 6 y/o in martial arts classes for the first time a few weeks ago. I looked into USA martial arts because they are super ...
- Absolutely sounds like a scam to me. I wonder how they stay in business?
- M., This sounds like a scam to me. My daughter achieved her black belt last June from John Bain at Plano Self Defense. We had been in another program in Allen and she...
Martial Arts for a 3 Year Old? Good Idea, or Too Young?
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on September 14, 2011
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Hi Moms, I think I am going to enroll my 3 year old in martial arts classes. She is very energetic and I want to get her involved in something. I think martial arts ...
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- My son started at 3.5 and earned his black belt at age 12. It was awesome for him. He learned self discipline, respect, honor, and more. Do it! LBC
- My daughter got more out of gymnastics at 3 than dance or martial arts. She really wants to do martial arts again though (she is 5.5 now)... but is just too busy to f...
- My niece is 3.5 and has been going for a few months. She loves it!!!! I'd say do it!!!
