It is important for kids to know the benefits of practicing material arts so they can decide if is right for them. In this blog post, we will talk about what material arts entails and why every kid should practice it.
Why your kid should practice material arts?
Kids should practice material arts because it can help them to lose weight and become more physically fit. In addition, material arts is a great way for kids to learn self-defense so they can protect themselves from bullies or strangers on the street!
While material arts requires kids to exert a lot of energy in order for them to reach their full potential, material arts is also great for kids’ mental health because it helps them to relieve stress. Finally, material arts teaches kids discipline and respect which will help set a foundation in their lives.
In addition, material arts are great for kids’ physical health, material arts help promote mental wellness as well! In fact, material art is a form of therapy that can be used to escape the stress from school or work. For many people, practicing material arts improves their self-esteem which helps them feel more secure.
Which material arts your kid should practice?
There are many material arts, so it’s important to find the material art that works for your kid.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a material art that focuses on striking techniques. Muay Thai fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees to attack opponents to the body and head. This material art is also called the “science of 8 limbs” because it uses 8 points of contact: fists, feet, elbows, and knees. In addition, Muay Thai fighters are not limited to fighting in a boxing ring or with gloves. They have been known to fight in kickboxing matches where they can kick, punch and knee opponents from all angles.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a material art that also originated from Thailand. This material art places an emphasis on punches, kicks and knee and elbow strikes to the body. Kickboxers wear boxing gloves and fight in a ring or where they can throw punches and kicks without fear of being hit. Their feet are also not limited to the ground so they can kick their opponents from all angles.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
This material art is a combination of material arts, as the name suggests. MMA fighters practice Muay Thai and train to defend themselves from punches, kicks, or elbows. In addition, they wear gloves for protection when punching their opponents in the face. They also use boxing training techniques to work on speed, quickness, and timing.
Jiu-Jitsu
This material art is a form of grappling and ground fighting. It is a type of martial art in which the practitioners use their knowledge of joint locks and combat in order to throw or take down their opponent and then apply various chokes or armbars in order to either force them to submit or until they pass out.
Judo
This material art is a grappling material art that uses the throwing and submission techniques in order to win a match. Judo fighters will use their knowledge of joint locks and other styles in order to take down their opponent. This material art is also known as the gentle way.
Karate
Karate is a material art that focuses on striking techniques. Karate fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees to attack opponents to the body and head. This material art has been around for centuries, so it’s no wonder people are still interested in practicing it today.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a material art that was invented in the 1950s. This material art, which means “the way of hand and foot,” requires practitioners to use punches, kicks, and elbow and knee strikes to attack opponents. Taekwondo fighters also have a variety of kicks at their disposal including spinning kicks. In addition, Taekwondo material arts require practitioners to wear a uniform that may include a belt with a taekwondo symbol on it.
How to choose the right material arts?
The material arts you choose should be based on your child’s interests. Regardless of the material art, it is important for kids who practice material arts to get a lot of exercises and eat healthy foods in order to achieve their full potential.
To conclude
We encourage you to explore the options around and find what is the best for your kids, go and ask them what they feel most connected to, support their choices and push them when they feel low because kids tend to give up quickly. Material arts is a great way to exercise and have fun while at it. Also, you teach them discipline, they learn how to follow rules in order to achieve results. This will be useful when they grow up and start living on their own.
