"Will my child become more violent from learning karate, jujitsu, or
another martial art?"
In a word, "No." Children learn self-control by practicing martial
arts; and the code of conduct that is enforced, within the studio, is
carried outside into every day life. The average martial arts school
works with parents, and academic teachers, toward the goal of optimum
student success.
When you see a Karate demonstration team perform, that is not an
indicator of the life skills taught within the Karate class. It is the
"fla****est" component of Karate training, presented to capture the
public attention. Ten minutes of kids using ancient weapons, breaking,
and working in synchronized choreography, is more interesting to the
public, than a lecture, by me, about dealing with bullies without
violence.
However, let's take a closer look at the ten minutes of flash. The
next time you see a martial arts demonstration team, remember those
children have to practice those techniques over and over again. This
requires self-discipline, goal setting, perseverance, and each child
being a team player....
http://groups.msn.com/martialartsqen
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