January 02, 2023 3 min read
Signing your child up for kid’s martial arts classes is one of the best decisions you can make. It’s a fun hobby that provides many physical and mental health benefits, and teaches them practical self-defense skills while also creating friendships with other students in their class! It can even improve your child’s immune system!! Classes are available at all levels – from beginners to experts, so there’s something perfect no matter what level they’re starting out on or if an expert wants some fresh air mixed into their training sessions
Martial Arts training has been proven time and again as one of the best ways to strengthen our immune systems. The physical benefits for children include improved flexibility, a leaner physique (which can lead down low body fat), increased cardiovascular endurance, which helps with running quicker or farther than you would otherwise be able without proper conditioning – and even better cholesterol levels! Let’s take this idea further by discussing how signing up will benefit your little ones’ well-being, specifically regarding their immune systems.
I’m sure many parents are aware that there is no disease prevention program. But everything we can do to help our children build stronger immunity to bacteria, viruses, and germs is worth a look. Check out the five ways Martial Arts can do just that:
Sleep might sometimes feel like it is all about that good long night’s sleep of eight or more hours. But did you know your child’s sleep quality is more important than quantity? If your child is tossing and turning, struggling to fall asleep or just still full of energy, it can be challenging to get good quality sleep.
Martial Arts classes is a great way to allow them to fully expend that excess energy. Exercise and physical activity are at the top of every doctor’s list for how to improve your sleeping pattern. In addition to going to bed and getting up at the same time every night – exercise is a must. Improving the quality of sleep provides rest and repair to your body to further enhance immune response.
Stress is one of the key factors that increases anyone’s risk for catching various illnesses. When your body is busy fighting stress – it has a diminished capacity for fighting germs. When children exercise, their dopamine production goes up, providing a relatively quick reduction of stress.
Not just the hormones, the act of practicing martial arts is a physically exerting cathartic way to let off steam. Releasing the day’s stress into a punching bag or through controlled kicks is highly impactful.
Keep moving is the best way to maintain a healthy weight level for people of all ages. Today’s children can be vulnerable to the sedentary lifestyle of sitting at school, sitting at home to complete homework, and sitting down in front of their favorite video games. Enrolling your child in martial arts is an excellent way to provide a fun way to get the recommended exercise each week.
Taking martial arts classes is so much more than an exercise class or a self-defense class. The atmosphere of health and wellness is ingrained in everything we do at U.S. Kuo Shu Academy. The members who learn and practice Kung Fu and Tai Chi here are health-conscious individuals who may often choose vegetarian or vegan lifestyles. Many of our members are involved in other sports or active hobbies that enhance their health. Being surrounded by a community of folks who care about taking care of their mind and bodies is an excellent way to promote such behavior in our children. All of these choices can further enhance a strong immune system.
Human connection is an important part of our overall well-being. Humans are not solitary creatures. As children grow, they learn invaluable social skills. As they grow and make new friends and build relationships throughout life, the skills learned in martial arts class will certainly come into play. Healthy connections with family and friends are an often-underestimated part of a person’s health and wellness. A lack of connection can deteriorate physical health. And a negative connection with others can have a further negative impact. Sign your child up for martial arts class today to help them learn social skills to get them through life.
Don’t wait! Sign your child up for martial arts class at U.S. Kuo Shu Academy today!
Some of the best competitors and teachers that I've ever met come from this fine school. It has a tradition of excellence in all they do. Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang and the US Kuo Shu Academy build champions with integrity.
Master Instructor for Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association
The school has transformed my life and made me a better man body and soul. It's really special to witness the transformation of the the youth at the school as well. The staff at the school really care about the students and each other. This is all so vital to our youth for they are the future of things to come.
Logistics Specialist
How lucky it was, that we stopped by USKSA. Instantly it becomes an irreplaceable part of life. And not just for my daughter, mine as well, since I became a student too. USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it is a lifestyle. It is a family. The school changed my life I can proudly say: I am a better person now, stronger (mentally and physically), even happier than I've been before I joined the USKSA. There is not enough good words to say. Thank you.
Engineer at Alleviation Institute, LLC
I am proud to study at US Kuo Shu Academy for Three Main Reasons. The instructors provide superior quality teaching and have in-depth knowledge of martial arts principles The genuine passion for teaching authentic martial arts, The sincere attitude that permeates every class that I am not just learning how to be a better martial artist, I am learning how to be a better person.
Owner of Mindful Healing Acupuncture
It has helped me keep my sanity! Made me healthier physically and mentally and more focused and organized at work. I am a better person, writer, and mother because of my experiences at USKSA. And it's been the "village" that has helped my sons learn about values and character and hard work. If you want to change your life for the better, if you want to give your children tools...then this is the place.
Accountant at CareFirst
The US Kuo Shu Academy is an amazing, traditional martial arts school with stellar instructors and an incredibly well-developed curriculum. My experience there - both at Owings Mills and in Marriottsville - has been nothing short of amazing. The Tai Chi program provides an incredibly layered experience that combines both the meditative/health aspects of Tai Chi, along with the martial aspects of the form. They truly care about their students, and provide expertise and support in an environment that is both caring and rigorous. Whether your interest in Tai Chi or Kung Fu, meditation or martial practice, this is the place to be.
Professor at Anne Arundel Community College
My association with this system began 7 years ago. My only goal at the time was to have a form of exercise in my life that didn't bore me. I was very overweight and was in desperate needs of getting in shape. In addition to helping me lose over 100 lbs, I've gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized was missing from my life. I've made friendships that will last the rest of my life. I've been mentored by some amazing people, and I've had the great honor to mentor some amazing people.
Scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
My association with this system began 7 years ago. My only goal at the time was to have a form of exercise in my life that didn't bore me. I was very overweight and was in desperate needs of getting in shape. In addition to helping me lose over 100 lbs, I've gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized was missing from my life. I've made friendships that will last the rest of my life. I've been mentored by some amazing people, and I've had the great honor to mentor some amazing people. Joining US Kuo Shu Academy was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
The US Kuo Shu Academy is an amazing, traditional martial arts school with stellar instructors and an incredibly well-developed curriculum. My experience there - both at Owings Mills and in Marriottsville - has been nothing short of amazing. The Tai Chi program provides an incredibly layered experience that combines both the meditative/health aspects of Tai Chi, along with the martial aspects of the form. They truly care about their students, and provide expertise and support in an environment that is both caring and rigorous. Whether your interest in Tai Chi or Kung Fu, meditation or martial practice, this is the place to be.
Professor at Anne Arundel Community College
I am proud to study at US Kuo Shu Academy for Three Main Reasons. The instructors provide superior quality teaching and have in-depth knowledge of martial arts principles The genuine passion for teaching authentic martial arts, The sincere attitude that permeates every class that I am not just learning how to be a better martial artist, I am learning how to be a better person.
How lucky it was, that we stopped by USKSA. Instantly it becomes an irreplaceable part of life. And not just for my daughter, mine as well, since I became a student too. USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it is a lifestyle. It is a family. The school changed my life I can proudly say: I am a better person now, stronger (mentally and physically), even happier than I've been before I joined the USKSA. There is not enough good words to say. Thank you.
Engineer at Alleviation Institute, LLC
The school has transformed my life and made me a better man body and soul. It's really special to witness the transformation of the the youth at the school as well. The staff at the school really care about the students and each other. This is all so vital to our youth for they are the future of things to come.
Logistics Specialist
Some of the best competitors and teachers that I've ever met come from this fine school. It has a tradition of excellence in all they do. Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang and the US Kuo Shu Academy build champions with integrity.
Master Instructor for Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association
My children have been students for more than 4 years now and they love this school of martial arts. US Kuo Shu Academy is their second home, learning not just Kung Fu but also developing one’s character as a good, responsible, respectful and disciplined citizen. Thank you very much Grandmaster Huang. Master Michael Hung and all the teachers and students for making this place the best school of martial arts.
Parent of two at USKSA
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