At what age can Karate Lessons start?

Answer 1

Hello, I am MA Instructor myself. I allow as young as 5, possibly 4 to start learning. The thing is is that you need to check out the school you wish to attend and see how the instructors deal with kids that young. People need to understand that each child is different. They need special attention. They need fun drills, while they learn. One must be able to keep their minds occupied, or else they will not do well. I see nothing wrong with kids at the age of 4/5 start MA's. I mean, in traditional MA's all the kids started around that age. But it also depends on the child. You could almost say it is a trial and error deal. But a good one none the less. And as for youth under 16 getting BB's, I see nothing wrong with that. maybe it is a certain style that wont allow it, but I have no problem with it.

Answer 2

I used to make karate and I saw a kids who couldn't be more than 4 attending. I am not sure how much you can learn at that age. I recommend maybe age 5 or 6.

Answer 3

I have been teaching Karate for the past 15 years, I do not start a new student under the age of 10. I have many reasons for that, one being I will never promote anyone to Black belt under the age of 16. When I see 8-9 yr old Black Belts, it makes my blood boil.!!

Answer 4

It really depends on the child. Most children are able to start about age 5 or 6. Do they know their left from their right? If they do they can start to learn. I teach a little at a time so they can learn at their pace when they are that young. Although some kids could really suprise you. Let them try it and see how they do. If they like they will let you know. My 6 yr old takes it and is really into it and now excells at it.

Answer 5

I would recommend maybe age 5 or 6, although I do see many 3 and 4 year olds participating. It depends on the child I guess.

Answer 6

I personally began at age seven; earning my first degree black belt seven years later. Much younger than that, students often lack the maturity mandated to study in a formal dojo environment.
That is why karate is called a 'discipline'.

Answer 7

Depends on the school. Shop around some schools and see their age groups. Is it good to start young? Sure, a boost for the future.

Answer 8

My two boys were 4 when they started but I saw 3 year olds in the classes. From what I saw, I think 3 is too young, but it depends on the individual kid.

Answer 9

Have had all ages.. Learned though time. If parents truly want child to learn, and be great with their Martial arts; I require parent to work out as well. This is for age groups, 5 and up.
It as well depends, what child has learned during their body development, and patients just isn't one. Child copies parents, as well would have parent to their left during bow in. Keeping child,,in higher statue. They should be questioning their parents, as well parents question child for their learning.

Setting example it is.

Answer 10

McDojos take New Born Babies with a parents signature on a contract, and you credit card or bank's routing number.

I don't accept any student under the age of 8, and I don't use contracts to take your money.