How Martial Arts builds Self Confidence with Kids

As many people know, I am a huge advocate of martial arts training for kids.  I often hear of, and I am sure that often people will read about the benefits of training martial arts for children.  You will read about several benefits of martial arts training for kids but a lot of what I have read does not thoroughly explain how martial will do this for your children. One of the most important aspects of training martial arts is developing self confidence.  This is the most important thing that we try to help children with here at Sudbury MMA …  developing or improving Self Confidence.  Let me explain how we do this!

Our academy promotes Self Confidence amongst children by providing a safe, fun learning environment for everyone.  Studies have shown that if children are stressed in their learning environment, it will not only affect their learning curve but also ultimately their self confidence.  So we try to make Sudbury MMA as comfortable and inviting to kids from the moment they walk though our doors!

Your children will be greeted by our team with a high five! During class, they will be told … and they will tell their training partners that they are awesome!   Who does not love being told that they are awesome??  In all of our classes, Karate, BJJ, Muay Thai, they will hear this every day!!  Your children will make several new friends that will tell them they are awesome every day… their self esteem will continue to rise and along with that, so will their self confidence!
When your children come to our academy, there are no bullies… we do not tolerate them.  We encourage kids to be welcoming, friendly and accepting of everyone.  We have a “Hands Off” policy…  Sounds funny considering it’s a martial arts school…  but this rule is to be followed before classes, in between classes, at home, during our games etc…   This ensures your children will only practice techniques under our instructor’s supervision.

Our professional instructors will motivate and encourage your children to do their best and offer positive reinforcement for for not only doing a good job, but also their effort.   We encourage effort and when your children do their best, we tell them how great they are doing… Your children learn that when you try your best, great things happen… you can accomplish all your goals when you work hard.   When your children accomplish their goals, they become more confident and then, we help them set new goals!!  This process creates a safe atmosphere for your children where they will love learning, setting goals…  crushing them and feel great doing it!

See you on the mats!  

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