I want to start him in Martial Arts, but don't know what style would be best to start him out in and how to assess schools and instructors.
I am definately NOT looking for glorified playtime.
2007-03-22 12:34:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
At 4 years old, it's more important to look at the quality of instruction and the "age appropriatness" of the dojo , rather than favor any particular art.
TKD, karate, kung fu, even aikido can be really fun classes for kids, if presented correctly. Observe different classes at different schools, and see which one makes you feel most happy. You want them to be able to balance discipline with the understanding that he's only 4 yrs old. Too slack and it's glorified daycare. Too strict, and it's boot camp (and will turn you kid off of martial arts forever)
I'd stay away from brazillian jujitsu (grappling), judo and muay thai for now. Those are arts better suited for grown ups.
2007-03-22 16:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by sthetx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 4 years old the style or system is not important. I would not recommend starting someone that young however lots of people do. If you choose to enroll your child do proper research on the school and who your child's instructor(s) will be. Watch the classes that they teach and how the other children interact with them. Martial arts training can be very hard on a 4 year old body. The joints and bones are simply not developed enough and poor instruction could actually do long term physical harm. High impact programs are not recommended. I have 25 years experience and would highly recommend the soccer program at the YMCA or something similar. I have a 7 year old still not training, He simply is not ready mentally to make the distinction between when hitting is "OK" ie. practice and when it is not ie. the rest of the time. Good luck.
2007-03-26 08:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by troy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boxing would be best, right now your kid probably wouldnt be able to kick that accuratly or correctly and would more than likely start to get discouraged, so any kind of kicking martial art is out of the question. Boxing would help your kid in learning the most important aspect of any fighting sport, hitting, and most kids already enjoy hitting things naturally. Also it is fun to learn and it would motivate him to later on learning another martial art, such as kickboxing.
Also wrestle around with him, and teach him a few things on the ground, yeah you are way bigger than he is, but have fun with him and let him know that it is all in fun. Also let him know that he doesnt need to show off his fighting skills by beating anyone up for no reason.
2007-03-22 12:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by David K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a 16 year old girl from Japan. I started ninjutsu and swords at 2 with very basics, then got my first blackbelt when I was 6 or 7. If you want a good teacher, make sure it is traditional teacher but I have to say that, it will be tough. I practice about 5 hours a day but that is only because my family is too traditional.
2007-03-22 16:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://nononsenseselfdefense.com/kidkarate.htm
This page here should help you out. Most respectable schools won't even consider taking any students under 6. Also be wary of any school that cranks out 8 year old blackbelts by the truckload. Those schools are McDojo's and are merely selling a fashion accesory not Martial Arts training.
2007-03-22 13:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
entertain them, arts and crafts are first-class for four 12 months olds, and external pursuits will consistently be first-class. in the event that they ever begin to combat you've gotten a proper to elevate your voice, however now not an excessive amount of as they are going to get terrified of you and check out and preclude you ( believe me i have performed this earlier than ). however have amusing with them and play a few video games, early mattress time and possibly a tale or 2, from there your competent to move... Good success!
2016-09-05 12:29:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-22 12:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u aint lookin 4 glorified play time.... dont u think u sould wait till hes old enough 2 get serious bout it..... ey arisu.... ur from japan... have u ever seen any places that teach "shinei taido" plz....... i started martial arts off (disregaurding the tkd when i was like 7) with shinwa taido and i wanna meat sum 1 who does shinei taido (they were both made by the same guy... whe got rid of shinwa when he changed it to shinei.....)
2007-03-24 14:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's too young wait till he's like 7
but if you really want him to start now
I suggest Jujit-su
2007-03-22 12:43:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-22 12:50:15 · answer #10 · answered by thatgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋