is sending your kids to karate good

Not very long, my kids went to karate school for a few years. As a result my older kid has a good strong body and ofcourse few of his fellow students try to intimidate or tease him. My younger kid was about 6 or 7 when he started, along with my older kid (he is 3 years older) but my younger one did not get strong, maybe he started too young and needs some more exercise even now. Aggression has to be controlled, and you can best do that by talking to your kid, discussing appropriate behaviour or discussing what he would have liked to do differently if in a similar situation again. You could point out the side effects of aggressive behaviour - loss of friends, etc and you could suggest alternative behaviour. But all told, I'd rather have a slightly aggressive kid than a kid who is always being pushed around.

yes! sending kids to karate is a very good idea. Why? First is, they can be flexible. Second, they will become healthy. Third is they will learn discipline once karate will absorb into them. Karate has many benefits specially to a child. They could attain normal body posture. Stand straight and walk straight. A kid who grows up in karate will always be a martial artist when he grows up. because the flexibility of his body will always follow with his growth.

Yes because it help them to have a self control.

Hmm-sometimes that's unavoidable for a short time afterwards-some kids are bound to "test" your son-and he's bound to respond aggressively. Keep reinforcing that violence is not the answer-most martial arts core belief is that it is always better to settle things peacefully. Ultimately, I think he will do as he sees you do-so if you're not aggressive, he won't be either.

I'm 28 and I've been in some type of martial arts since I was a child. I'm five foot and have always been small. I begged my parents to put me in Tae Kwon Do (my base style) and they were afraid because I was a small female. After convincing them, it was probably the best thing they could have done for me. I'm healtheir (mentally and physically), more disciplined and a more confident person. I have a little girl and I can't wait for her to be old enough to practice. My budo baby.

Your son needs extra activities to boost out his shy attitude so karate is one good sport you have thought about. I also like karate for my children, this will help them save and protect themselves. They will develop self-confidence and determination to move on.

we sent our 7 year old daughter to karate. She was very shy and had little confidence, she also is shpowing signs of dyslexia. She took to it right away, not only has it improved her concentration it has also given her a social life, something to focus on. It is true, there does seem to be an increase in aggression in the beginning but this soon passes and the advantages far out weigh any negativity, good luck to you

well i think you must say thanks to GOD cos your son now not a shy people again..it's a good chance i think n hope your son can be a good boy..

Sending our kids to karate is not a bad thing. Its obviously a good step. Karate is a part of education. It gives proper discipline to our kids. Moreover it helps the kids to be more secure and active:) I would certainly send my kids to karate someday.. ( Still waiting)):P

Well, how old is your son? And don't forget that he is a boy, we are by nature aggressive, I'm sure he'll mature one day, probably sometime after puberty, and calm down a bit.

I think the fact that your son has "bloomed", due to karate, is great! It's hard to say how long his aggressive behavior will last, maybe he's just so proud of himself and it's getting to his head a little, but I don't think it's a huge problem. Karate is a technique that stresses being respectful to others and if his aggressive behavior gets out of hand, I'm sure his instructor would have no problem helping you out with that! Hopefully it won't last too long!

I think it is nice to teach children Karate in a younger age...as it not only shapes up their body but it also gives them whole lot of confidence and guts...it keeps them healthy and strong and they learns to tackle any situation with a great courage...