I want to take Martial Arts lessons, but my parents don't want me doing anything combative because they think I'll only use it to be a bully towards my enemies (Other then that they'd gladly let me do something social). How can I convince them I just want to learn how to protect/make something of myself?
2006-06-13 03:48:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I've never been threatened, all previous (problems) I've had at school where because I started it in a fit of rage. I think I need to take Martial arts lessons also for the dicipline.
2006-06-13 03:54:10 · update #1
Sounds like the fact that You admittedly have had fits of rage, might detour Your parents from wanting You to learn how to hurt Someone to a further degree. Ask Yourself, have You been angry with Them? Get angry pretty quick? Maybe if You ask to voluntarily go to an Anger Management Class first, complete the course, and get a good grade, and make the agreement with Your parents up front that if You do this as a first step, and are successful, then You can take the Martial Arts Lessons.
Sounds like a win, win, situation, and both Programs will greatly benefit You. Chances are Your parents will be so proud that You thought of the idea, they wouldn't think about turning You down.
Good Luck, Be Good, and God Bless
2006-06-13 04:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I took Martial Arts for three years when I was in high school and I think you need to talk to your parents about different things that it offers. It is not only teaching combat but also discipline. I know it soundds weird but when I took it i found that I was listening to authority more. It is mostly the fact that it teaches you more respect. (your parents should love that) Martial Arts also makes you set goals and then work hard to complete them. That is something that will carry on through your training and also in other parts of your life. The defense part is very important also. In the world we live in you really never know what could happen. Hope this helps!
2006-06-13 11:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by midnitestar812 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research martial arts with them. Even ask them to meet with instructors at a couple different classes. Martial arts are not about combat. And in fact you can get in a lot of trouble if you use them to harm others. Many of them are about peace and tranquility and self defense. Maybe if they became more informed on them they would understand that better and be more encouraging.
2006-06-13 10:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by foolnomore2games 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could study martial arts such as Aikido or Tai Chi. These arts are peaceful in nature and only work if you are not the aggressor. I am devoted to peace, but being physically weak or unable to defend yourself from the wolves of society is an invitation for violence.
2006-06-13 10:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them to talk to an instructor. He will tell them Martial Arts is for teaching people control.
2006-06-13 10:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by AlphaFemale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that the purpose of martial arts is not to harm others but to protect one's self.
2006-06-13 10:52:30 · answer #6 · answered by robbet03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the instructor talk to them. Martial arts teaches a lot more than just defending yourself. It teaches balance, patience and endurance as well.
2006-06-13 10:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite them to come with you to one of the classes so they can see that Martial Arts teaches many different things.
Good Luck
2006-06-13 10:52:14 · answer #8 · answered by MoMattTexas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for one thing, martial arts teaches dicipline and tell u not to use it on anyone, besides u need to let ur parents no that u wouldn't use it on ppl
2006-06-13 10:52:04 · answer #9 · answered by matrix15sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learning martial arts generally erases agression and makes bullying less likely. you learn more than how to punch and kick, gain confidence, learn principles of honor - look into it a competant instructor could explain it to your parents - and its great exercise
2006-06-13 10:55:05 · answer #10 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋