Should I let my 5 year old take up some form of self defence?
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Only if they really want to. My 5 year old went to judo a couple of times but pulled out as she didn't want to go. You should introduce your child to a class and just see how they take to it. Don't force them if they really don't want to.
karate.is great exercise.
why, does he need it? what are you doing to him?
I think that self defence especially karate is very beneficial to little minds. It teaches them a lot of different things such as self control, self discipline, balance, fending for themselves to name a few. So to your question a resounding yes!
yes the best time for them to start is at an early age thrn they can get really good at it..
There are many benefits to learning self defense; it aids in confidence, safety, and agility. BUT you need to be sure your child understands that these classes are NOT for every situation. Ones such as karate, etc. teach that it is an art not for fighting, etc.
If 5 year olds can start to learn Ballet, then i'm sure that Self-Defence should be just as good for children to learn.
I think that it would really help them, with confidence. I learned Shotokan Karate upto the 1st few grades at 6th form college, but there were lots of small children there starting the grades.
I think that if they can follow what is going on, then they could probably benefit a lot from it, if you can afford the class fees!
Also, things like Tai Kwan Do are great for self-control and are almost like Buddhis Meditation!
I think Karate is great for young kids it gives them some tools to protect themselves and it also teaches self discipline & respect.
My younger brother started taking Karate when he was about 6 and it was very good for him.
Certainly
Aikido would be good as it is fairly low impact. Alternatively look for general self defence classes that are tailored towawards youngsters
Is he/she interested? Most forms of martial arts provide children's classes, and I strongly support them as a way of reinforcing self-discipline and learning respect for yourself and those around you. However, if he/she isn't interested in them, it may turn into a battle to get him/her to attend classes. I was in martial arts (Tae Kwon Do and Akido specifically) for nearly 10 years, loved every minute. It taught me how to compete honorably, respect, self discipline, self restraint, just to name a few.
why not? Just have to explain that it is not to be used in horseplay.
Personally i would let a 5 year old take up self defence classes as it not only teaches them to protect themselves it also helps them learn discipline and how to control temper. In this day and age it is important that life lessons are learnt early and this could be the perfect start!
yes and see how he goes at it
Totally. i signed my daughter up for karate (but they wouldn't take her til she was 6) - it teaches fantastic discipline! but they have to WANT to do it.
(It's easy to make your child believe they want to do soemthign though, if that's what YOU want them to do) :-)
I think this is too young - if children are to be taught self defence they need to be mature enough to understand when to use it and what the consequences might be.
yes, if he wants to. Let him decide
I would think that would depend on your childs maturity level and temperament. Do you think he would use it on other kids? If not, then you could give it a try. My daughter wanted to take karate when she was little, but I knew without a doubt she'd use it on her peers at daycare. We didn't do it! (-:
He could give it a try, if he likes it then he should do it. Why not. If he doesn't like it, pushing him into it - i don't think it's a good idea
Yes, but make sure the Sensai doesn't just teach the techniques, make sure they teache when to apply them, so that your child gets the full benefits of learning Self Delence.
I would look for a proper Do-Jo, not one that does it at your local school, or youth Centre.
In short ensure that your child understands its for seld defence only.
Yes, its great for exercise and mental discipline.
He will learn how to keep fit and how to handle a difficult situation.
M.H.
Some type of self-defense such as judo or aikido, which call for less contact, would be good. Also, those call for defensive moves less than attacking, so he'd be less able to use it to pick fights. In those, you turn your opponent's momentum against him through certain moves designed to throw him off-balance, rather than by kicking or hitting.
something involving exercise could only do them good -I think they're a bit young for guns or knives yet though.
Yes. In a judo course the child should be OK physically - when the others are in the same age group - and the learning is not only self-defence but also discipline, self-control, precision, quick thinking and reacting, sportsmanship, clubmanship, pride in performance and comradeship. That's just off the cuff, there's probably more. Self-defence is often knowing how to respond by disarming an attacker too. The earlier the learning the better for life, I'd say. Avoid sports that use a weapon however, obviously. Find a good judo dojo (gym) near you. Tell the sensei (coach) your concerns for your child prior to enrolment. We presume the child is physically fit and of normal intelligence.
Yes..he should be able to defend himself but not go around harming people for fun.
yes why not hes learning something worthwhile which could help him in later life
Yes go for it, my 9 year old has been going for 3 years.
JJ
sure, it will teach him self disipline and self control. I say go for it!
totally maybe karate or taeqwuandoe how do you spell taeqwaundoe
If ur child wants to do it , its good for kids confidence etc , my daughter was bullied terribly at school and i was advised to enrol her into a tae-kwon-do class but not for the self defense but for confidence building . Also , nowadays its a shame to say but it would be a good thing to be able to defend oneself ..
Yeah get him in karate. it will be fun for him and he will meet new little friends
is the child badly in need of it? if not let him/her do something more productive for now.
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