Elements That Make Kung Fu GOOD for Kids
First they have to grow as a person in many ways. They must work hard on something and try to improve their performance over time. This teaches that effort has its own rewards and that nothing comes without effort. They get a first hand education in the laws of cause and effect. It is no stretch to say that this keeps kids out of trouble and moving toward life-success. So many young people grow up and never learn that all actions (good or bad) lead to a specific outcome. While team sports teach this to a certain extent, you still win or lose depending on the actions of the team. In life this is not really the case. Like your belt test in my school, when you go out into the world as a young adult, you must stand alone and while Mom and Dad might be watching, they can't really shout out the answers to you. How valuable is it to learn to rely upon yourself for success?
Second, the biggest barrier to people reaching for their dreams can be boiled down to one word alone; FEAR. Fear of failure, humiliation, reasonability, embarrassment, or even the fear of succeeding. Kids meet these types of fears every day in my school. They start to learn that action defeats fear. Preparation insures success.
Facing a fear is scary, but possible, and that after it feels great. By the time these young students reach adulthood, they feel so empowered that nothing stops them from reaching for their dreams. They look down and see that black belt around their waist and remember that they have already proven themselves and their personal power. They have strengthened their will, flexed their inner-discipline and mastered themselves in a way that many adults will never know. When I see a 8 year old child standing their enduring a test of will and discipline that most adults wouldn't attempt, I realize that people better watch out when that 8 year old grows up. They will be unstoppable. I wouldn't want to compete with that kid for a job in 10 years.
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