It's so nice to see our kids growing up in such a safe and positive environment we call dojo. Their training is not limited to self defense practices. I'd argue the focus is even more on developing behavioral skills. Ideas such as hard working attitude, positive mentality and improving communication skills are common subjects in our classes. The question is how much of this dojo learning will they be able to use in every day life situations.
Only time will tell but I'm very very optimistic.
For children, participating in sports has many benefits, and this might help realize an interest in or natural talent for a specific sport. They’ll also gain new friends and a support system that can encourage them to follow their dreams and figure out what's important to them. It doesn't matter whether he or she chooses soccer, gymnastics, basketball, dance or martial art, ask your child to choose a sport, and sign them up.
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.