Jiu-Jitsu Experts in NYC Explain Why Martial Arts Should be a Part of Your Child’s Education, PART 1

This two-part article series explains the many ways martial arts classes can prove to be an extremely beneficial part of any child’s education at school.

Mathematics, science, biology, language, history, geography, economics: the subjects taught in primary and secondary schools today are all meant to provide our children with the appreciable intellectual and informative platform necessary to start life as a young adult. But there may be an integral component missing in all of this…

According to Jiu-jitsu experts in NYC, children nowadays could stand to benefit more from lessons in the martial arts than they could from most other courses taught in the standard school syllabus. The reality is, only a fraction of children in New York go on to study mathematics and the sciences at university. The rest will forgot they ever learned about atoms, molecules and Newton’s laws of motion. Martial arts classes could be benefitting them in so many more ways.

So, what does martial arts offer New York’s youngsters that a high school education in physics, geography or chemistry doesn’t? And why might this education be even more beneficial?

The Benefits of Martial Arts for NYC Kids

“Learning a martial art is about infinitely much more than simply learning a couple of cool moves. Any martial art form is a tradition, a philosophy and a corresponding suite of combat techniques,” explain jiu-jitsu experts in NYC. “The children will first and foremost learn the importance of respect, of discipline and of mental stoicism before learning how to take down an opponent. They are taught the importance of applying self-discipline to all aspects of their life and in applying oneself fully and passionately to all of one’s endeavors.”

“In essence, the martial arts are religions without the dogma or judgment. When you fail or fall down, you are not admonished, but rather encouraged to learn an important lesson. Dedicating yourself to mastering a martial art form, whether it’s taekwondo, karate, judo or aikido, nurtures a different world view and one that is more harmonious for yourself and for others around you,” say jiu-jitsu experts in NYC.

On Issues of Respect, Discipline and Self-Defense

“A lack of respect and discipline in school is perhaps one of our country’s biggest problems and it’s one that often begins in home for one reason or another. The martial arts offer New York residents a way to teach their children invaluable life skills that will encourage them to respect their elders and their peers more; to become more focused in class and to learn to cope with stress more effectively,” explain jiu-jitsu experts in NYC.

“Then, of course, there’s the obvious benefit of your child’s ability to defend him or herself against physical threat. This might be experienced at school as a result of bullying or it could be experienced outside of school as your child makes his or her way home using public transportation. Either way, with sufficient training, they will have the combat skills, speed and dexterity necessary to protect themselves against assault and hopefully to escape harm.”

Stay Tuned for Part 2

To learn more about the valuable lessons your children can learn from taking martial arts classes in New York, stay tuned for the second half of this two-part article series.