Comments on: What age should my daughter start martial arts?

By: RIYellowBelt

RIYellowBelt — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:23:35 +0000

I’m a 31 year old Yellow Belt training in Taekwon DO. Martial Arts to kids in my opinion is about having fun, learning discipline, and helping with self-confidence. As far as the age goes each studio is unique so I would suggest sitting in a couple of classes to make sure you can have some background to discuss with your spouse when considering the idea.
Martial Arts is a very positive environment for kids to try new things and not succeed from time to time, but they will be encouraged to get up and try again. This translates well in their lives as they will constantly be presented with challenges and tough decisions.

By: James P

James P — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:14:09 +0000

whenever you feel like its time

By: Sensei

Sensei — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:44:07 +0000

In my honest opinion, I think Judo would be the best for children that age.

It is so much fun for them tumbling and rolling and throwing each other around.

She’ll have a blast and burn off some of that 4 year old energy. Some schools will take her for Judo at that age.

I am not a Judo person at all. I just think it’s the best for them because it also teaches them how to prevent hurting themselves if thrown down or if they fall.

By: Alex S

Alex S — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:28:08 +0000

if she wants to start taking it, i would say asap! it would be something for her to do. and it may come in handy.

well i would say maybe

a form of karate cuz that uses punches, kicks, it hink grabs and throws too.

By: Punk(Lazy Man)

Punk(Lazy Man) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:42:53 +0000

I agree with Mushin

By: John

John — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:51:46 +0000

I would recommand TaekwonDo(ITF; NOT ***!)

By: SiFu frank

SiFu frank — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:26:27 +0000

As soon as she is potty trained. Our school starts them in a program that is designed for children from around 5 to 8 yr. Of course the program has the flavor of martial arts but with an emphasis on fun and discipline. The class is shorter than our regular classes. It takes a tole on our instructors. Careful that you don’t stick her in a program that resembles day care. This should be in addition to any daycare (after care) provided.

By: Engr man

Engr man — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:41:29 +0000

now is alright just remember that there will be three year intervals (approx.) of liking and not liking the experience untill adulthood so this is something to keep in mind

By: jamesf24

jamesf24 — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:08:23 +0000

I started when I was 14, I wish I had started sooner.

I started my daughter when she was 8. She turns 10 this summer and is really just starting to get her techniques crisp and clean with focus and power.

We do have a Lil’ Ninja’s class that is for 4-5 year olds. It’s only 45 minutes. They do learn a couple of punch defense and a couple of grab defense things, but mostly they just run and jump and kick the bags and have fun. We start to teach them basic kicks, punches, stances and the beginners forms, but we don’t critique them at all. (We do correct mistakes, but we are not critical) Most are still very uncoordinated at that age.

James

By: Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:04:32 +0000

I would visit the local schools and talk to them so you get a feel of how they would teach. I do Kenpo and I would feel very comfortable putting a four year old in at the school I study at. They have a good program for minors and would not do any serious training with someone so young.

The thing is the Kenpo school in your area may be completely different. That is why you need to go visit.

Visit several martial arts schools to find the style that fits you.