LIFE LESSONS ON SELF-DISCIPLINE WITH CHILDREN’S MARTIAL ARTS
Every parent wants their child to grow up strong and ready to take on life and succeed. Sometimes you try your best to offer your kids the skills they need at home, other times it’s up to your child’s school to help too.
But it’s also possible to use children’s martial arts to instill life lessons in several areas, especially self-discipline.
Why self-discipline?
Self-discipline is a person’s ability to control their emotions and impulses. It allows a person to resist instant gratification and opt for what brings long-term satisfaction. It is also the ability to take action regardless of your mental, physical, or emotional condition and doing what you are supposed to do when you’re supposed to do it before being asked or told repeatedly.
It’s important for children to learn self-discipline early because it helps them make decisions. It teaches them to be independent and not to rely on others to know the right thing to do.
It is vital for overcoming challenging situations while growing up and in adulthood.
By learning life lessons on self-discipline with martial arts, your child can experience benefits like;
1. Increased self-confidence
Self-discipline complements self-confidence. By using discipline to grow and acquire their belts, children get confident in their abilities. The more they achieve as both qualities develop, the less fear they will have in life and anything.
2. Good health
Aside from martial arts lessons helping your child stay physically fit, self-discipline teaches your child to be obedient. They are willing to listen and understand your reasons for telling them to eat their veggies, maintain good hygiene, and so on. They are better able to maintain a proper diet and even encourage you to do the same too.
3. Increased productivity and tolerance
When self-discipline means doing what you’re supposed to do without being told, children get more productive. Even as adults, being able to make prompt decisions, stay accountable, take action and so on help to increase productivity. Kids also gain tolerance through self-discipline. This includes tolerance of negative emotions from themselves and others.
With self-discipline, life becomes much easier.
How children martial arts sneak in life lessons of self-discipline
It’s easy to see that for many people who practice martial arts – both adults and children – they come to see it as a safe haven. This commitment to the art makes it easy to incorporate and pick up the life lessons hidden within. Children’s martial arts teach life lessons of self-discipline through the following;
1. Goal setting.
Using the belt ranking system to separate skill levels, martial arts students to work towards each level as a goal. It drives them to become self-aware and practice self-discipline to achieve their goals.
2. Enforcing discipline.
In children’s martial arts class, instructors instill discipline by not tolerating disobedience or children acting up. Children learn that they are expected to pay attention to what’s going on around them and follow rules. This discipline often shows in their regular classroom behavior, too.
3. Cause and effect.
Children’s martial arts show that actions have consequences/effects by helping children mold the results of punches, body weights, practice, and so on.
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One of the Finest Chinese Martial Arts Schools in the Country
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.
Nelson Ferriera
The School has Transformed my Life.
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.
Bruce Seward
USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it’s a lifestyle
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.
Alex Reznikov
I am learning how to be a Better Person
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.
Steve Smith
Made me healthier physically and mentally and more focused & organized at work
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.
Xylia Hall
Nothing Short of Amazing
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.
Margaret Boas
I’ve gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized
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.
Jeramy Hansen
I’ve gained a sense of self-confidence I had never realized
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.
Jeramy Hansen
Nothing Short of Amazing
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.
Margaret Boas
I am learning how to be a Better Person
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.
USKSA is not just a Chinese martial arts school, it’s a lifestyle
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.
Alex Reznikov
The School has Transformed my Life
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.
Bruce Seward
One of the Finest Chinese Martial Arts Schools in the Country
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.
Nelson Ferriera
The Best School of Martial Arts
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.