{"id":7088,"date":"2020-12-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitroots.co.uk\/kids-kickboxing-6-common-misconceptions-parents\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T11:35:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T11:35:39","slug":"kids-kickboxing-6-common-misconceptions-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitroots.co.uk\/kids-kickboxing-6-common-misconceptions-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Kickboxing: 6 Common Misconceptions Parents Have"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u201cIt\u2019s\u00a0too aggressive\u201d,\u00a0\u201cit\u2019s\u00a0too hard\u201d,\u00a0are just a few of the common misconceptions\u00a0you may\u00a0have about kids Kickboxing classes.\u00a0If\u00a0you are\u00a0a\u00a0parent,\u00a0and\u00a0have something holding you back from\u00a0getting your\u00a0chid\u00a0started with Martial Arts, you may not be alone.<\/p>\n
Better yet, it may be a common misconception which\u00a0does not\u00a0need to hold you back.<\/p>\n
Just like many mainstream activities which gain popularity, people\u00a0will\u00a0put\u00a0out misinformation,\u00a0which leads to misunderstandings. Some of which you will find below.<\/p>\n
Language\u00a0frames\u00a0our\u00a0perception\u00a0of things. For each misconception below,\u00a0you will find a way to reframe your language to\u00a0see kids Kickboxing in a new light.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll\u00a0tell you the truth by ending each misconception, with \u2018The reality\u2019.<\/p>\n
I wanted to address just a few of these misconceptions using my own experiences and understanding of Kickboxing.<\/p>\n
If you are currently on the fence about sending your child to Kickboxing classes,\u00a0this\u00a0will\u00a0provide you with some insight.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s\u00a0true, there have been\u00a0a number of\u00a0fatalities in the past resulting from combat sports.\u00a0However,\u00a0this does not mean that kids\u00a0Kickboxing is dangerous,\u00a0but it can be if not practiced correctly.<\/p>\n
British taekwondo fighter Lutalo Muhammad, who first started\u00a0Martial\u00a0Arts aged three, says knowing how to kick and punch “shaped him into the man he is today”. He\u00a0also\u00a0avoided any type of violence outside of the gym.<\/p>\n
“I never got into fights at school and I’ve never got into any street altercation. With any combat sport,\u00a0you’re\u00a0taught to only use it in\u00a0self-defence,” says the 27-year-old Rio 2016 silver\u00a0medalist.<\/p>\n
“I would often be a moderator if there was a fight in the playground, I could defuse the situation. I was taught discipline, confidence and leadership skills.”<\/p>\n
But the real risk and\u00a0thing to look out for is damage. Will you experience any sort of damage?<\/p>\n
Read more about the\u00a0risks of Martial Arts here in our blog \u2018Is Martial Arts Violent?’<\/a><\/p>\n The reality<\/b>:<\/b>\u00a0Kids Kickboxing\u00a0can be\u00a0<\/i>dangerous without the right guidance.<\/p>\n Unlike some other Martial Arts,\u00a0Kickboxing is often associated with boxing or fighting.<\/p>\n With the rise of\u00a0MMA\u00a0(Mixed Martial Arts),\u00a0and many of the fighters coming from a Kickboxing background,\u00a0this is completely understandable.<\/p>\n But just like any other Martial Art, Kickboxing will teach your child\u00a0many\u00a0life skills\u00a0including\u00a0focus, respect, resilience,\u00a0and much\u00a0more.<\/p>\n Kickboxing will cater to whatever needs you and your child has. If you want them to find one that is more games based, you can find more of an\u00a0activity based\u00a0school. If you want them to learn the Martial Arts\u00a0technique in a slow or intense pace, you can also find more focused schools\u00a0which will better serve your needs.<\/p>\n The reality<\/b>:<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>Kickboxing\u00a0is for everyone.<\/p>\n We get this one all the time.<\/p>\n Yes, Kickboxing is\u00a0an\u00a0evolution of\u00a0Karate,\u00a0but they are not the same.<\/p>\n Karate\u00a0can be described as more\u00a0regimented\u00a0than Kickboxing,\u00a0with\u00a0its\u00a0katas and forms (set sequence of movements performed in a particular way).<\/p>\n Many children nowadays may lack the discipline,\u00a0or enthusiasm for this style of Martial Art. They are growing up in a world which is much more fast paced,\u00a0resulting in\u00a0shorter attention spans and a desire for\u00a0instant\u00a0gratification.<\/p>\n Students can still get the benefits of Karate,\u00a0and stay engaged for longer,\u00a0with the faster pace that Kickboxing offers.<\/p>\n Kickboxing\u00a0also\u00a0has\u00a0more freedom woven into the style, with freestyle pad work and sparring to help students develop their creativity and style.<\/p>\n To find out more about the differences read \u2018Karate vs Kickboxing<\/a>\u2019\u00a0here.<\/p>\n The reality<\/b>:<\/b>\u00a0Kickboxing has many similarities to Karate\u00a0as it has evolved from it.<\/p>\n Sure, learning to become an elite Kickboxer is hard,\u00a0really hard\u00a0\u2013\u00a0But anything at an elite level is expected to be.<\/p>\n But assuming this is not what you or your child is looking for,\u00a0and\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0both looking for skill development and fun,\u00a0then Kickboxing will be as challenging as you want.\u00a0Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking for fun, skill development, fitness, you will find what you are looking for.<\/p>\n Kids Kickboxing classes can be a steeper learning curve for some children more than others. If your child has trouble learning combinations of movements in a class environment, they may\u00a0get\u00a0frustrated initially.<\/p>\n Remember your child should start where they are comfortable. If\u00a0things are a bit too high intensity for\u00a0them,\u00a0they should go at their own pace and build up slowly.<\/p>\n The reality<\/b>:<\/b>\u00a0Kickboxing is challenging,\u00a0and my child will learn to be comfortable learning new things.<\/p>\n So,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0trying to get your child to STOP\u00a0fighting with their\u00a0siblings,\u00a0not learn how to get better at it.<\/p>\n The thought of\u00a0getting them to learn how to kick and punch harder just\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0appeal to you.<\/p>\n Well,\u00a0that\u00a0does not\u00a0appeal to\u00a0us\u00a0either.<\/p>\n Not to worry though,\u00a0Kickboxing, just like many other Martial Arts can\u00a0teach\u00a0your child to channel their energy in a positive way.\u00a0All you need to do is find the right school or instructor.<\/p>\n The thing with Kickboxing is it can be instructed in\u00a0three\u00a0ways\u00a0–\u00a0for fighting, defending, or fitness.\u00a0So,\u00a0the type of class you can take part in is really\u00a0determined\u00a0by\u00a0what\u00a0you are\u00a0looking for.<\/p>\n Whether your child is looking to become an elite\u00a0professional\u00a0fighter,\u00a0learn\u00a0self\u00a0defence,\u00a0or\u00a0channel their aggression in a healthy way,\u00a0Kickboxing offers a fun and fresh way to get there!<\/p>\n But if you\u00a0are<\/i>\u00a0looking for your child to learn self\u00a0defence,\u00a0be honest with yourself. Do you think they will learn how to defend themselves effectively if there is NO risk of them getting hurt in class?<\/p>\n The key here is that you\u00a0do not\u00a0want them to experience any damage.<\/p>\n The reality<\/b>:\u00a0<\/b>Kickboxing can be\u00a0intense,\u00a0and\u00a0will teach my child to\u00a0defend themselves in real life situations.<\/p>\n Just like anything, the price of Kickboxing classes will vary from school to school. This will depend on the location,\u00a0support,\u00a0availability\u00a0etc. Read more about \u2018How Much Martial Arts Cost?<\/a>\u2019 here.<\/p>\n If budget is an issue for you, think to yourself, \u2018How much would I pay for the results I am looking for?\u2019.<\/p>\n So,\u00a0if you want to help your child build confidence, how much would you pay to build their confidence?<\/p>\n You can also consider what future\u00a0value\u00a0you can bring to their lives if they build their confidence\u00a0now.\u00a0They\u00a0will build better relationships, stand up to the school bully, or even become the next Einstein.<\/p>\n Whatever your budget,\u00a0you will find a school that suits you\u00a0if you do your research.\u00a0You can find classes for\u00a0just\u00a0\u00a35 per session or for as much as a few hundred a month for a membership.<\/p>\n If\u00a0you are\u00a0in\u00a0Slough,\u00a0why not checkout out some of\u00a0our\u00a0awesome\u00a0Kickboxing classes?\u00a0\u00a0kids<\/p>\nMisconception 2:\u00a0Kickboxing\u00a0is only for men<\/h2>\n
MMA and Kickboxing<\/h3>\n
Misconception 3:\u00a0Kickboxing is the same as Karate<\/h2>\n
Karate in modern times<\/h3>\n
Misconception 4:\u00a0Kickboxing is difficult<\/h2>\n
Misconception 5:\u00a0Kickboxing is too aggressive<\/h2>\n
Why do you want to start Kickboxing?<\/h3>\n
Misconception 6:\u00a0Kickboxing is too expensive<\/h2>\n
What’s the price of your child’s confidence?<\/h3>\n