Karate Kids: Children and Martial Arts
was threefold: to increase his self-confidence and thereby his focus on scholastic skills, increase his social awareness in that if ever confronted, he was in receipt of the knowledge of how to protect himself and others from danger. He also showed interest in traditional karate. Notice there is no mention of competitions; there are none in Shotokan. This appealed to me.”
Parents can visit various martial arts facilities where they can view the techniques, class sizes and levels of participation to aid in determining which style and program best suits their child. Instructors are often open to answering any questions and addressing concerns that may be brought by parents. “Parents need to locate a studio in their area and go, sit and just watch,” says Roberson. “I would recommend going at least twice and watching. There are a few important tips that I
