Kids Martial Arts Tampa: Remember When ... ?

Gracie Tampa South offers the best kids martial arts classes in Tampa, FL.
By: Precision MMA
 
TAMPA, Fla. - Oct. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- People born in the 80s get nostalgic about just about anything. Land-line phones. Matchbox 20. As these men and women start families, some of them are finding that enrolling their children in kids martial arts Tampa classes is unexpectedly connecting them to fond memories from their own childhoods.

There are of course plenty of reasons why parents should take kids martial arts in Tampa seriously. Being involved in sports such as jiu jitsu and karate has become tried-and-true means to raise self-esteem, improve concentration, and remedy disciplinary problems. In the last decade, scientific studies have even shown that practicing martial arts alleviates some symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism. But the most obvious reason why kids martial arts classes are so popular in Tampa and elsewhere is simply that they’re lots of fun and kids love them.

Dan, a 28-year old banker living in Tampa, still looks back fondly on the Tampa kids martial arts lessons he began taking at age 5. He discovered his favorite sport of muay thai when he was 11. Growing up Dan devoured anything starring Chuck Norris or Jean Claude Van Damme. He now grudgingly admits that Van Damme was not a very good martial artist. Still, “he made cool movies” and before Dan had to settle on a career in finance he had even picked out a nickname for when he parlayed his kids martial arts Tampa experience into crime fighting or action superstardom – Paul Tradition, Mysterious Man of Mystery.


For Vanessa and Ryan, both medical researchers now, the kids martial arts mats in Tampa freed them to live out similar childhood dreams. Vanessa began formally studying subakdo and taekwondo at age 3. She remembers the best part as learning to defend herself “while looking cool like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or the Power Rangers.” Ryan says that like all fencers he counts The Princess Bride as one of his training inspirations.

Few of the Born in the 80s generation remember their kids martial arts Tampa lessons as a punishment for bad behavior or a remedy for low self-esteem. Vanessa is indeed baffled when asked about the effect of taekwondo on her sense of self-worth. “It was difficult to increase my awesomeness,” she observes. This perception is in part because unlike prescription medication or counseling kids martial arts Tampa such as judo are constructive, not destructive. Training does not focus on a problem but rather brings out the wonderful positive qualities that children already possess.

Parents looking to enroll their young son or daughter in a Tampa kids martial arts class today will be happy to see that there are far more options than there used to be. Most experts agree that the “best” martial art is the one the child is most interested in. The truly important decision a parent must make is choosing the right martial arts gym in Tampa .

So, what makes for a great place for aspiring martial artists? For starters, a good kids martial arts gym should have dedicated kids classes (preferably split up by age group) and specially trained instructors. Classes for children should not be adult sparring in miniature. They should place special emphasis on building teamwork and learning respect. Many gyms also incorporate games into kids martial arts Tampa classes. These could be as elaborate as an obstacle course spanning the entire room or as modest as “sensei says,” a version of the game “Simon says.”

Parents should take the time to get to know the kids instructor and observe a class in action. The best kids martial arts Tampa programs offer free trial periods because they are confident that they can live up to parents’ expectations and that kids will love it there.

Many people who grew up practicing martial arts themselves say that they would let their child begin lessons as soon as they showed interest and had enough patience for a whole class. Ryan is a rarity in that he still gets to impress onlookers with his fencing skills at Renaissance fairs. For Vanessa, Dan, and others, kids martial arts Tampa classes left less prominent but equally amazing legacies - discipline, a sense of awesomeness, and perhaps best of all lots of childhood memories worth reminiscing about.

To start your kids on a terrific journey of their own call Gracie Tampa South at 813-319-5800 or visit http://www.gracietampasouth.com/kids-mma-tampa/ to learn more about our 30-Day Free Trial.
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