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Hyperactive Children – Martial Arts Can Help

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Terms like ADHD, ADD, and hyperactivity seem to have become commonplace in today’s learning institutions. In fact recent studies have shown that elementary school teachers, with little if any formal training, are diagnosing children with supposed hyperactivity disorders.

I certainly don’t proclaim to be any sort of expert on the topic and [...]

Martial Arts for Children – A Note to Parents About Motivation Problems and Child Development

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I want to address a common parental concern that I continue to encounter, both in my role as a martial arts teacher, and as a fellow parent. This is in the difficulty that many parents often encounter in getting their youth student to martial arts class only to be even more [...]

Martial Arts for Children – How Young is Too Young?

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A common question that parents wrestle with is what age is best to enroll their children in martial arts. It’s not uncommon for a head instructor to get calls from parents wanting to enroll three year olds so they can learn to defend themselves. Some parents, and even some instructors, [...]