Taekwon-Do for Kids

Children are flexible, enthusiastic and full of energy, perfect candidates for organized physical activity such as martial arts. They are also easily frustrated, sometimes lack confidence, and have short attention spans. So teaching kids is a special challenge and requires patience and understanding.

My son and I were looking to continue the Taekwon-Do training we had begun at another school. I researched a number of martial arts schools in northwest Vermont. DMAC was the only one where it was immediately clear that the instructors were closely monitoring the students' skills, correcting and encouraging their development. That was my signal to join, a decision I have never regretted.

My son was a little shy and not very athletic. Master Donnelly and the other instructors were encouraging and supportive as we worked toward black belt. I recall, after receiving our belts, one of my son's friends asking me if he was really a black belt. When I answered "Yes", he responded, "Wow! Really?" with a look of admiration. I caught the look of pride on my son's face.

It has also carried over to his academic work, teaching him to be more methodical about his school assignments, and giving him the confidence that allows him to research topics he has not yet encountered in school.

Neil Rossi

With nearly 40 years experience teaching martial arts for kids, DMAC has developed programs that successfully lead children as young as five through the complexities of Taekwon-Do without losing their enthusiasm. The same confidence and learning skills that they hone while mastering patterns often carry over to school and home life.

Young students who proceed through the belt levels learn patience, courtesy and respect, coming to understand that small improvements can lead to a mastery of a seemingly difficult task, such as breaking boards, learning a new kick, or memorizing the multiplication tables!. Repetition builds in them the confidence to perform a task well. Many parents discover that Taekwon-Do helps their children improve focus and self-confidence that can carry over to school work.

For girls especially, an added benefit of Taekwon-Do is that they have an opportunity to practice and learn self-defense techniques. Punching, kicking, breaking boards, blocking, and learning escape techniques all add to the self-confidence of girls and women enrolled in class.

Many children who have started Taekwon-Do at a very young age continue studying into their teens and twenties, earning advanced black belts.

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