In a culture that seems to glorify violence
in everything from music to video games and television shows, the idea of
enrolling your child in Muaythai training classes may not at first seem
like a good one. Muaythai training is actually very beneficial to kids.
Here are 10 of the reasons why you may want to consider Muaythai training
for your kids:
1. Fostering Self-Discipline – One of the
central tenets of Muaythai is an absolute focus on self-discipline.
Today’s kids are so accustomed to receiving instant gratification that lessons
in self-restraint and discipline aren’t always easy to come by. Kids with a
Muay Thai background, however, are continually reminded of how essential
self-discipline is.
2. Boosting Socialisation Skills – Kids who
don’t always thrive in highly social environments may find it easier to get to
know people and make new friends when they’re in a room filled with peers who
share a common interest. The kids on the playground may not always have much
common ground, but devotees to Muay Thai are able to get to know one
another through shared pursuits. Partner-driven forms like Muay Thai can
also foster camaraderie, as they force kids to pair off and build their skills
together.
3. Encouraging Physical Activity – Limiting
screen time is a great idea when it comes to getting kids off the couch and
encouraging them to be more active, but it only goes so far. Enrolling an
inactive child in such a physically demanding pastime not only discourages the
sedentary lifestyle she’s used to, but also gives her an enjoyable activity
that inspires her to keep moving.
4. Learning to Set and Achieve Goals – Muay
Thai is based around an accomplishment system of coloured arm
bands that signify the wearer’s degree of skill. When your child strives
toward each new arm band, he’s learning valuable lessons about setting and
reaching his goals.
5. Increased Self-Esteem – Confidence comes
with achievement, so your child’s self-esteem level will get a boost with every
new move he masters and every arm band he earns. Kids who struggle with a
low sense of self-worth usually become more confident as time progresses while
they’re enrolled in a Muay Thai class.
6. Instilling a Sense of Respect – Learning
Muay Thai will require your child to show her instructor unflinching
respect. Today’s kid culture doesn’t always include respect for authority,
adults or those in advanced positions. When she goes to her Muay
Thai class, though, your child will be learning lessons in respect along
with new moves.
7. Encouraging Non-Violent Conflict
Resolution – Thinking that Muay Thai instruction promotes violent
behaviour is justified if your only experience with the activity comes from
television or movies. Children will have a greater sense of confidence
because of their training and be more willing to stand up for themselves, which
will often cause the aggressor to back down. If the conflict does become
physical your child will have the skills to defend themselves.
8. Improving Listening Skills – In order to
master the skills she’s being taught and advance through the arm
band ranks, your child will have to exercise superior listening skills.
Kids who aren’t always adept when it comes to paying attention to what they’re
told can benefit from the verbal instruction and one-on-one work in
the gym.
9. Developing Teamwork Skills – Whether
he’s being tested to get a new belt or sparring in a practice setting to master
a new manoeuvre, there are few things that your child does in his martial arts
classes that will be done on his own. Working together to learn new things and
accomplish goals is an important life lesson for kids to learn, and instruction
in the martial arts can help your child learn that lesson.
10. Improvement in Other Areas of Life –
The benefits of Muay Thai training don’t end in the gym. The boost in
confidence, increased fitness level and new cooperation skills will also help
your child navigate the academic and social aspects of school, affect his
behaviour at home and have an all-around good influence on him as he develops
into an adult.
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