As we have talked about over the last few posts, I believe that Martial Arts has the answer for nearly every challenge that a child might face. I'm guessing you feel the same way. Here are some more scripts that might help you and your team articulate the benefits. When the world knows more about the benefits of training in the Martial Arts, we all benefit. So let's get the word out so a lot more children can benefit from training.
When someone asks, “Is Martial Arts Is Good For Children Who Are Being Bullied?”
Very few things can benefit a child who is being bullied more than Martial Arts. That’s not just because they learn how to defend themselves (although that is important) but also because a child who trains in the Martial Arts learns how to project real confidence, making them far less likely to be a victim. We call it, “Practice the fight so that you don't have to.”
“But is Martial Arts Good for Children Who Bully Others?”
Contrary to what most people think, kids who bully benefit dramatically from martial arts training. Martial Arts training gives a child with bullying tendencies a healthy way to deal with their stress. It will improve their confidence and as their confidence improves, so does their self-image. This makes them less likely to feel the need to tear others down. Finally, although Martial Arts teaches potentially dangerous techniques, it puts a larger emphasis on the importance of respect and courtesy.
“Do You Recommend Martial Arts For Girls?”
A common misconception is that Martial Arts training is primarily for boys. However, the reality is that nearly half of all children training in martial arts are girls. Girls tend to learn martial arts extremely fast and martial arts is one of the few sports where both boys and girls can play and train together. It is a sad fact of life that girls and women are often the targets of criminals because they are thought to be weak and defenseless. Martial arts training gives girls the tools and confidence to avoid potential attacks and defend themselves if necessary.
Martial Arts also gives brothers and sisters an opportunity to practice together and learn from one another too.
There are plenty of other benefits that children can receive from training in the Martial Arts, but hopefully you have found these valuable over the past few weeks. Of course you don't have to repeat the scripts literally, but they can be a great place to start. The idea is to memorize the ideas, personalize them to fit you, and finally to internalize them so that you can call upon them anytime you need them. For more like this, see related documents in the Kovar's Resource Library (full of 1,300 documents and videos).
