Do you find you have to constantly remind/nag/complain to get things completed and there’s always a lot of sighs, grunts and foot-stomping?  

And let’s not even get started on school work! How many times does your child let you know late at night that their homework is due back the following day, as if it is your problem?

Your child might be young, and you brush it off that it’s only a phase. Still, responsibility and commitment are two fundamental values that need to be taught at a young age. Martial Arts, amongst other things, embodies these values and teaches students the importance of commitment, not only while practising the art but also in their daily lives.

The very first commitment your child will face is the commitment to show up for every class. It sounds very basic, but it can be a real struggle in a young mind. Peer pressure is a daily force in their lives, from their friends in and outside of school.   Children can be easily distracted by games and social media too.  

Our instructors’ job is not only to teach the art to your child but to reinforce commitment values in your child by encouraging them during their classes to show up and work harder. When they attend regularly and do their best, their chances to grade to the next colour belt will be higher.  

Instant gratification is, unfortunately, a very real part of your child’s life. Whether it is by watching Netflix where they don’t need to wait for the next episode next week or social media because you get instant responses. However, martial arts will teach them the rewards of delayed gratification. Every child wants to be a Power Ranger or Karate Kid. But they soon realise that it will not take a class or two to achieve that level of skills. You need to work hard and have to go through the same move numerous times. Your child will learn that working hard and showing persistence pays dividends – it takes time but is completely worth it.  

Martial arts are fundamentally based on:

• Virtue
• Trust
• Integrity
• Courage 
• Discipline

And teach children character-building qualities such as:

• Respect
• Maturity
• Working with others
• Responsibility

Kuk Sool Won ™ is a beautiful art form, great physical activity and teaches your child lots of skills that will stay with them for life. In addition, the principles and values your child will learn and take out will help them grow into a remarkable independent young adult.