She saw this demontration and has got really interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rvBvxrkB-k&NR
I am worried that she could get hurt and isn't this stuff too violent. Please help.
2006-11-13 03:58:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Karate classes are not for violence. Karate teaches the art of disapline. One of the first things that a Sensay teaches is that Karate is NOT for violence that it is an art. I think that karate is a great way to get excersise and a great way to learn how to disapline yourself. I would sign her up quickly. Not only does your child benefit from all the things that I listed above, but she can work twords something like a black belt!! In this world these days.. you can never know too much about sef defense!!!
2006-11-13 11:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by WestWife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a wonderful thing to get into. Just make sure where shes training is a safe place. There really are good ones out there and not all are violent when they are in class. Think of all the positives. I was in kickboxing and it was the best thing i ever did. You learn to protect yourself. You learn TONS of respect for people. Thats one of the main teachings in martial arts. You get tons of great exsercise and hopefully never have to battle being over weight. There are many positive sides to this and very little negative in fact i cannot think of any except for maybe cost.
2006-11-13 12:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karate---taught properly---could be a wonderful thing for your daughter.
It can teach her discipline and instill a great deal of self-confidence and self respect. She will take more pride in herself and her body and be less likely to let anyone peer pressure her into doing anything.
Ask other parents about schools near you and check them out. Visit and ask the teachers about how/why they teach. Have someone explain to her what karate is all about.
Don't worry about her getting hurt. Someone who learns karate learns respect for their body and what it can and can't do. This knowledge will help your daughter grow up to be a healthy and safe young woman.
Go for it!
2006-11-13 12:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karate is a great form of martial arts. There are many many things to learn. My brother in law is a black belt.
Karate is a great form of learning self control. My brother in law teaches and I want to enroll my 5 year old. I have seen great things come out of it. I was in karate years ago and learned alot from it. It is in a very controlled environment, and alot if it is actuallly coreographed. I highly suggest you allow her to try. I would actually suggest that you sit in on a meet. They would love to have both of you watch and mabey even join in on a few free lessons. I have not seen violence come out of a child over the age of 7. By this age they understand what they are tought.
2006-11-13 12:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The art of karate..is not violent...it helps teach self control and discipline ! It also allows them to progress at their own speed..not the speed of another! My husband's daughter took it in kindergarten and she was picked on by a 5th grader...she used her karate to defend herself...I don't think she EVER got picked on again...We're planning on signing up our 5 yr old...maybe it will help calm him down...
2006-11-13 12:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karate is an art and teaches discipline more then anything else. It takes years to get to a point of any serious contact.
2006-11-13 12:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if she wants to, let her join Karate. You are taught in Karate that it is not used to go around hurting people, it is a way to defend yourself.
2006-11-13 12:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by Caleb's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, yes and yes. they don't start out there, i promise.
you learn how to do it without getting hurt.
there are lots of places that teach kids.
check them out and pick one with a sensei (leader)
that assures you that he is big on safety and the kids
won't get badly hurt. watch class if you are concerned.
yes, put her in it right away. she has interest and motivation and that is valuable. move her to a different place if you don't like what goes on.
2006-11-13 12:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so..
It would give her something constructive to do and teach her displine.
Plus it would keep her busy.
2006-11-13 12:52:09 · answer #9 · answered by DEBBY'S BABY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should let her. its safer than gymnastics or cheerleding.
2006-11-13 12:09:11 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋