Martial arts is a crucial part of setting children up for life in today’s world. The self defense element is only part of the puzzle though. It’s wonderful to think that they’re going to grow up and be able to look after themselves in case they get into trouble, but from my perspective the real issue as a parent is ensuring that you create kids who are upstanding citizens, capable of handling themselves in any situation. In order to meet this challenge, your kids need to understand the importance of respect, trust, loyalty, forgiveness, resilience, spirit and courage amongst a host of other things.
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