Sidekick Martial arts training will give your son or daughter the chance to strengthen their mind as well as body.
“Wearing a Black Belt does not mean you are invincible…
It means you never gave up, worked past the pain, overcame the disappointments, didn’t cave into your doubts, faced your fears, and learned enough to realize how little you actually know.”
We see this in every class when students and Instructors bow to each other in the start and end of every lesson. We also see it when partners bow to each other when they start working together, and when students bow when they first walk onto the training area.
When we bow, we look up at the person and make eye contact. When we bow, we are telling ourselves and the entire school that we take the things we are about to do seriously, and we are ready and prepared to do what is necessary for our training.
If we treat things as though they are important, we are treating them with respect, and we can create a place of learning. This also applies to our interactions with people. When we treat our Instructors, fellow students, parents, family members as though they are important, as though they have something to offer us, we are treating them with respect, and we are building strong relationships and opportunities to learn from each other.
– I am developing myself in a positive manner and avoiding anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health.
– I am developing self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
– I am using what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.
Children who take martial arts lessons from 3.5 to 11 can help them learn to handle bullying, teaches healthy fitness habits, encourages discipline to help develop good study habits, and teaches kids respect and non-violent conflict resolution.
While the physical aspects of exercise and Martial Arts training improve your child’s general health, it likewise improves emotional health with increased self-esteem and self-confidence as well as decreased tension, stress, anxiety and depression.
Studies also show that a complex physical activity, like martial arts, strengthens neural networks in the brain, and enables kids with ADHD to practice self-control. Movement helps them develop coordination while building strength.
Children will attend classes and learn proper stances, punches, kicks, exercises, stretches and strength training. However, these lessons usually have deeper meanings which are important life lessons.
While there are certainly many benefits to participating in other sports and activities like soccer, gymnastics, and tennis, few can come close to the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual health and wellness benefits that may be derived from serious martial arts practice. Below are some benefits of martial arts.
Martial arts is a pathway to self-actualization. We learn that if we don’t take responsibility, we may lose the things most dear to us. With this knowledge, we become more aware of the words we use and our non-verbal communication when faced with conflict. We have control over how we respond to others and whether we choose to escalate or de-escalate conflict, whether we choose to avoid or evade a fight, and the extent of force that we use to end a conflict.
Regular practice of martial arts helps us gain the ability to control our emotions, desires and reactions. Martial arts teach us to think before acting, regulate our movements, and focus on action rather than reaction. being.
People with perseverance are more likely to be able to accomplish long term goals in the face of adversity. Excelling in martial arts is extremely difficult – it takes thousands of hours of practice and dedication encountering many challenges along the way to developing new skill sets and advancing in belt ranks.
Establishing goals based on your core values infuses them with deeper meaning and energizes you to pursue them passionately. Values set the course by which goals are established. Living a life based on your values is a foundation for achieving a balanced and satisfying life.
A lack of self-confidence has devastating consequences for children and adults leading to avoiding social interactions, inappropriate fears, poor relationships, poor job performance, depression, and substance abuse. With poor self-esteem, you are more likely to give up on goals in the face of adversity. Martial arts excel at promoting self-confidence and self-esteem in its practitioners. By teaching respect for others, including your opponents while instilling the importance of individual responsibility, martial arts promotes balance between humility and confidence.
Having respect for others improves all of your relationships. Respect begets respect. Showing respect and appreciation of others encourages them to respect you and increases the likelihood of having others be kind to you.
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I signed my almost 4year old up for the tiny tigers class - got a great groupon deal - just to see if he would like it... It came with the uniform too - so I figured I couldn't go wrong! Well, we've been going now for 5 months and my son absolutely loves Master Joe & Miss Sara. They are patient, ki…
We signed up our son recently and we're so glad we did. The facility is kept clean and organized. Master Joe is great. He's so kind, patient and fun but I've seen him be strict with the kids in the class and demand respect and concentration. It's so great to see! I found the prices to be very reas…
Master Joe is awesome! My 2 boys, ages 6 and 8 have been coming to this dojo for a few years now. He guides them in a loving , nurturing, and yet tough way when needed . Having two boys so close in age can be a bit challenging at times. With the discipline of martial arts and the support from their…
Grandmaster Jay Lally is a 50-year martial arts veteran with an 8th degree black belt in the Korean art of Taekwondo and has been actively practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over 15 years. He is a level III certified trainer in Ginastica Natural® as well as certified trainer in Russian Kettlebells. He has presented and instructed numerous government agencies such as the FBI, DEA, and several sheriff departments as well as the united states postal service.
Sidekick Martial Arts and Fitness is New Jersey’s premier martial arts and fitness club. We offer Martial Arts programs for children and fitness programs specializing in kettlebell fitness for adults.