Guiding Your Child's Martial Arts Journey: The Importance of Vision and Standards

As parents, we recognized that martial arts would not only teach our children how to defend themselves but also reinforce the values we were teaching at home, such as respect, perseverance, integrity, and confidence. This made us realize that martial arts was something we would NOT allow our children to view as a short-term extracurricular activity.

Having a vision and setting a plan made this journey rewarding for our family. Being involved, knowing what your child is learning in class, and establishing a non-negotiable routine are key to success. Help your children understand the importance of hard work, dedication, and consistency, as these qualities will help them achieve their goals—not only in martial arts, but in anything they set out to do.

Communicate with your children:

Make a plan, set high standards, and hold them accountable. Celebrate their accomplishments and reinforce the importance of hard work. Remind them that the lessons learned in martial arts will help them become confident, well-rounded individuals—something we should all strive to be.

Becky Garcia

Front Desk Executive