Step one in choosing a school is to clearly understand what
you want your child to gain from learning the martial arts. Is it a light recreation? Then a community center program may
suffice. Is it self-defense or personal
development? If so, then a full time
professional school will be more suited for the child. Many parents view the martial arts as part of
their child’s educational development.
With a good professional school, this is very possible.
Step
two is to recognize that choosing a school is really choosing an
instructor. Be sure to visit the school
and watch the instructor work with other children of the same age. Every school is different because every
instructor is different because every instructor is different. See how the instructor interacts with the
children and look for sincere interest in the children’s progress. Don’t get confused by claims of black belt
degrees, tournament wins or marital art styles.
The only style that matters is the teaching style of the instructor and
how your child will respond to him or her.
Finally,
trust your instincts. A professional
school will have a family atmosphere, lots of smiles and be well kept. You’ll feel comfortable with the personnel
and the facility. Martial Arts schools
are like any other business the customer comes first and you should feel like
an honored guest.
While
this may not end up being the closest school to your house, when it comes to
the safety and education of your child, an extra ten-minute drive can make a
world of difference in the outcome.
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