Kids today live in a digital world where they are surrounded by technology. Often this technology keeps them from getting the exercise they need. This can lead to weight gain, depression, and other health-related issues. But getting kids off the sofa can be a difficult process. Luckily, there is a fun way to entice your kids to get up and moving. Martial arts are not only fun for kids, they also provide ample exercise that can help them lead healthier lives. Below we are going to learn more about how martial arts can improve your child’s health with fitness.
Weight Loss
Many kids carry around a few extra pounds because of their sedimentary lifestyle. If left unchecked, this can lead to serious health issues including heart problems and diabetes. Getting your child into fitness is highly important and vital to their future. A fun way to help kids get the fitness they need and lose those unwanted pounds is by enrolling them in a martial arts program. This low impact sport is perfect for children of all ages. After a few weeks of training, you will start to notice the benefits and your child will feel much better about the way they look.
It’s Great for Heart Health
While we often only think of heart health when we get older, it’s important to start protecting your heart at an early age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to build your cardiovascular health and improve blood flow. As your child advance and takes on more physical tasks, he or she will build a healthy heart and improve their overall health. This is a great way to help your child live a long and disease-free life. Combined with diet and other forms of exercise, martial arts can keep you healthy.
Improvement in Mood
Depression is a major problem in children today. This is partly due to the fact that many kids don’t get enough exercise. Practicing martial arts is a wonderful and natural way to improve your child’s mood without the need for medications. By getting out of the house and getting physical exercise, children will have fewer symptoms of depression which can cut the risk of suicide. Martial arts will also provide your child with a greater sense of self-worth which we help them better navigate the world.
An Increase in Muscle Tone
As a martial arts student, your child will have to use many of their muscle in training. Over time their muscle mass will increase, and you will start to see a difference in your child’s fitness level. Having good muscle tone will help keep your child strong and prevent them from injury. If they like to play other sports that can be strenuous on the body, having muscle tone will keep them from getting hurt. Good muscle tone is also part of an overall healthy body.
Improved Cognitive Skills
Sitting around for many hours of the day can decrease your cognitive skills. This can lead to poor grades and poor decision making. A great way to improve your child’s cognitive skills is by enrolling them in a martial arts program. This will get them out of the house and do something physical that will help their brain health. You will also notice that your child will get better grades in school which is always an added bonus.
Faster Reflexes
Another area of fitness that is very important is reflexes. If your child loves to play sports, then he or she will need to have fast reflexes in order to excel. Martial arts will improve overall reflexes and will help with muscle memory. Training as a martial arts student will help them do better on the playing field or the courtyard. No matter what type of sport your child plays, martial arts can sure help.
These are just a few ways that martial arts can improve your child’s fitness. By getting them off the sofa and away from their smart devices, they will become healthy and happy. The cost of martial arts class will pay for itself by providing your child with a bright and promising future.
ATA Park Karate was founded in 1990 in Roselle Park, NJ, by 8th degree black belt, Chief Master Vincent Raimondi. The school has received an Ambassador Award as one of the top five academies in the country.
All three of our locations offer a variety of programs, for pre-school children ages 3-6, and elementary ages children 7 and up, as well as teen and adult training. All programs incorporate physical fitness, self-defense and traditional Songahm Taekwondo, taught with a focus on life skills, all in a supportive, positive environment.
Under Chief Master Raimondi, all of our schools are dedicated to creating tomorrow’s leaders- one black belt at a time.
For more information, call us at any one of our 3 schools. You can also visit our website at parkkarate.com.
