A nice, short article from Nancy Robinson (a fourth degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. An active martial arts instructor and a freelance writer published internationally, Nancy is your Examiner guide through the martial arts world.) on examiner.com.
Here are the bullet points:
Fitness - "Martial arts, on the other hand, is a year-round, healthy fitness commitment which provides a full-body workout, strength, flexibility and muscle building exercises to keep teens healthy and prepared to succeed in school and at home."
Positive Self-Esteem - "They become more resilient, and therefore better able to face stressors of everyday life. Teens who practice martial arts celebrate their successes in training, and therefore learn to celebrate themselves in life."
Socialization Skills - "Learning how to include others and how to be included is a by-product of the discipline and character-building curriculums present in good martial arts schools."
Stress Management - "The Mayo Clinic reports that regular exercise acts as a stress reliever because it releases endorphins, increasing one’s sense of well-being. So the regular physical activity that martial arts provides is perfect for the growing teen."
Self Defense - "Practical and persistent training in a traditional martial arts system like Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, Kenpo, Jiu Jitsu, or Judo to name a few, provide a practical self-defense education to prepare teens for danger that they may encounter in life."
Martial arts also helps teens develop confidence, resilience and determination which helps propel them toward their positive life goals. Regular participation in traditional martial arts practice is good for the teenager’s mind, body and spirit.
Click HERE to see the full article. (http://www.examiner.com/article/5-reasons-why-teens-need-martial-arts)
