Martial Arts Instructors

Every instructor is different, they are not all like Mr. Miyagi.  Choose your instructor wisely!  If it is your son or daughter who will be taking the class make sure that you can watch the class.  Instructors are just like any other coach, your child will become very attached and loyal to this person.  That is why you must do your homework.  Be sure that the person is teaching proper ethics as well as looking out for your child's well being.  Bodies are not meant to punch and kick the air with the same force and extensions as when you are hitting something solid.  That will cause hypertension of the joint.  I have a knee that still gives me problems.

The martial arts are a perfect way to build character, instill self-discipline, as well as learning self-defense.  Learning how to read a situation so that you can respond rather than react is also a critical element to learn.  When sitting in on a class listen to see if the instructor is also explaining the consequences of some of the techniques they are teaching.  Are they telling the children that if you do this you can break a nose, or this can break an arm.  Are they telling them that by law you can only answer with the same amount of force you are attacked with.  Your first thought should be how do I get out of this without a fight!!