The Best Bet is a Confident Win
Just as people group all martial arts into one style, so do they think the same of both self-esteem and self-confidence. Karate is one form of an entire syllabus of martial arts. Teaching the fundamentals of character building, inner focus, balance, empathy, and the physical control of mind over matter problem-solving. Think of it like math, science, philosophy, and critical thinking….with a punch.
Confidence is:
- Trust
- Resilience
- Faith
- Reliability
- Poise
- Assertiveness
- Mettle
- Courage
- Fortitude
To become independent is natural throughout a child’s growth stage. Maturity levels may be the simplest things to an adult; learning to balance on one foot, running without the need of help, toileting, and hygiene, helping with small household duties, reading simple words, and solving basic math problems, goal setting, and achieving. Should a child not believe in their own self-confidence, then a healthy state of mind is far more difficult to attain.
When looking for karate classes to enroll your tyke in, make sure the instructors are highly skilled to work with toddlers, to begin with, and that any special needs can be met for your child. Peer classes are not overcrowded with older kids, no pressure disciplinary tactics or overt reverse psychology tips as kids can see right through it and lose trust. A child needs and wants a great balance of physical involvement and praise upon each new goal like earning a different color Gi belt. Each new step forward is a great accomplishment in your child’s life, and they feel the self-confidence within themselves.
Socially, karate classes use self-confidence tools to integrate your child with others by fostering new friendships, opening up and broadening diversity tolerances and acceptances, and introducing independent leadership skills by sharing and overcoming self-esteem issues. As a result, interactive relationships form, young children will learn how to assess before reacting, avoid before confronting, and respond with rationale before resorting to physical means.
These are invaluable skills that remain an entire lifetime and carry us through all levels of education, work, career, and beyond. It is like a game of Life® without throwing the dice away when you lose around. Just turn it around and be confident that you can win a game of Clue®. Self-confidence is grace, is humble and it is with all of us. To learn the best benefits from it, starting young with karate classes will keep you ahead of the class….without being boastful. Grow with us and let us become the way to guide your children effectively and positively. FMAC…where the classroom is as young as it is wise.