The Value of Self Discipline Through Sports

Instilling Self-Discipline and Other Life Core Values through Sports

Childhood is an excellent time to start sports and develop self-discipline and other important values in life through physical activities. Self-discipline is the value of staying focused on one's goals. It also requires other important values, such as politeness, perseverance, and patience. Taekwondo, Karate, Jujitsu, and other martial arts help young ones to gain these, allowing them to reach their full potential. 

Unlocking Your Potential: How Taekwondo Can Help Transforms Lives

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that focuses on high, quick kicks and dynamic motions. Taekwondo practitioners work to improve their strength, agility, and balance. It works on all of your muscle groups, making it a great aerobic workout, and it includes a lot of stretching for better flexibility. 

One important value that your child can gain from Taekwondo is politeness. Players must greet each other before and after class. The salute to the partner is a significant part of every game to show respect for the opponent's face and knowledge of one's responsibilities during attacks. Also, the repetition of motions in Taekwondo training will assist the kids to combine and automate the techniques, which teaches them the value of patience. As children learn how to become more patient, they also become more disciplined and successful in their craft. 

MILO® Sports Clinic Partner, the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA), the national governing body for Taekwondo in the Philippines, teaches your kids the fundamentals of Taekwondo through its sports program. 

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Karate: The Way of the Empty Hand and the Focused Mind

Karate is a martial art that concentrates on striking techniques, such as punches, kicks, knee strikes, and elbow strikes. It focuses on generating strength and speed via strong stances and accurate motions. Karate's main principle is to become physically, intellectually, and emotionally strong. Karate practice revolves around striving to become focused and calm under pressure or in times of conflict. 

Regular training in Karate allows your children to develop the ability to encourage themselves to do their best regardless of their mental, physical, or emotional state. Because studying martial arts is a process, Karate helps your Champs to persevere. A learner may face failures and challenges in achieving their goals; as a result, practicing Karate teaches perseverance and discipline to children. 

As a MILO® Sports Clinic Partner, the Association for the Advancement of Karatedo (AAK) —the institution that produced World Champions in Karate nationally and internationally — allows your children to learn every individual karate style through its program. 

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Jiu-Jitsu: Building Confidence and Discipline on and off the Mat

Jiu-jitsu evolved from the belief that it is possible to defeat a stronger opponent by employing techniques and levers against their strength. Jiu-jitsu improves strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination, aids in weight loss and physical fitness, and improves reflexes. 

Jiu-jitsu teaches children self-discipline through their consistent rituals, such as wearing a clean uniform, correctly tying up the belt, bowing to enter and exit the mats, sitting properly, lining up, waiting for their turn, training respectfully with a partner, and shaking hands. 

Jiu-jitsu also improves your child's confidence and assertiveness. Children are frequently given the opportunity to lead the warm-up, show methods, and answer questions in the classes. Getting children used to being seen in front of others helps them gain confidence and leadership skills.

As a MILO® Sports Clinic Partner, Jiu-jitsu Manila allows your child to learn the art and sport of Jiu-jitsu through its program. Visit here to know more and allow your Champ to fight like a Jiu-jitsu warrior with their sports program!

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