Read on to learn about the benefits of martial arts training for your child aged three to five years-old.

It is important to match children’s natural curiosity and high energy by teaching them important skills they will use in school in and life. Self-control, sharing, and discipline are all important skills that children need to learn to be successful.

It is important to look at the environments in which children learn best and how they are taught at their current developmental level. If children are having fun while they are learning these skills, they are more likely to retain the information and the life-skills that they require.

DOES YOUR YOUNG CHILD STRUGGLE WITH THESE THINGS?

>They have difficulty maintaining and balancing their movements which could cause them to be unintentionally harmful to themselves.
>They have a hard time staying focused on a task and often don’t see it through to completion.
>They struggle with the notion of sharing their belongings and might have a challenge in developing relationships.

Children who actively participate in Jiu-Jitsu learn early on that each movement must be intentional.

At United students learn to control their movements, find their balance & refine coordination

They focus on their hand-eye coordination and learn how their bodies move. The importance is to prevent unintentional movements which could cause harm.

Through training martial arts, students will be rewarded with new ranks and belts.

It is easy for young children to become frustrated or discouraged when they don’t immediately receive what they want. The lesson is that through hard work and dedication they can achieve their goals.

The physical activity in the class will also help children manage their stress and anxiety by allowing them to burn it off in a safe and fun way.

Success and failure are natural occurrence’s in life. It is important for us to learn how to accept defeat gracefully and how to be humble in our victories. We teach students that losing is a part of life and that it is what we do in defeat that defines us as martial artists.

While Jiu-Jitsu is an individual sport, we have created a supportive environment in which teamwork is predominant and students cheer for one another