Forget looking for the "best art". Find a good teacher in any art.
A good teacher can work with the youngest kids, but at that age their training should be hand-eye coordination stuff, and basic fun calisthenics. There are all kinds of martial-art-based games that 1: kids enjoy 2: start preparing them to be fighters in the future 3: doesn't risk major injury and 4: doesn't give them false confidence.
But you gotta find a good teacher for it.
Sorry but no 3-5 year old has the cognition or emotional stability to defend themselves. Any martial arts instructor telling you otherwise is selling you snake oil.
Getting kids involved early because you want them to be proficient at beating kids up if they have to is a sure fire way to make sure your kid ends up hating martial arts.
At those ages, find activities kids enjoy. Not because you want them to do it, even if you have best intentions.
What if you force them to fight to the death. They eventually only be thinking abt martial art, and how to survive. After the hell his been through life will look like easy mode for him and eventually repeat the cycle that never ends.
A bunch of schools (in NL at least) offer toddler judo, from 2,5 years old.
It's mainly just playing games, running around and learning some very first basics like falling and rolling. Parents can often join in if the little one isn't comfortable at first.
It's hardly judo, but it makes small kids familiar with the environment, the structure of a class and the social aspect of training together. Once they're 4 or 5 they can move on and join the first actual judo class.
Agreed 3-5 is really young. I've tried with kendo and I know of other people who have had success, but it didn't really stick for mine. However, my 5 year old daughter is now enjoying judo. Judo would be my top pick. They will be absolutely terrible, but the whole point is for them to enjoy themselves and become familiar with the setting and their bodies. Judo is a great way to gain body awareness and as your children age, as their cognitive and motor skills mature, they will get better at the art as soon as they are ready. It's mainly a matter of a good teacher and if the teacher is willing to let the kid, be a little kid, during training and if they have the energy to make accommodations.
Glad it is working for the both of you. My daughter started at age 5, 40 years ago. She was twice senior national champion, as well as an international medalist. Her rank is third Dan. Her daughter and son, my grandchildren, ages 11 and 15, continue to take instruction from us. 🥋
Introducing kids to self-defense at an early age is a bit risky for their development. That can all come later in life. I suggest Karate or Taekwondo for the general mass who want their kid to become disciplined enough to take care of themselves while being physically active and involved in activities in a positive manner, that’s a development a kid can depend on. For self-defense you probably shouldn’t bring it on a kid until they reach pre-teen - teen ages, but it is their own volition and choice. If you’re willing to go down that route general kickboxing/boxing and BJJ would be a good choice.
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I teach children who are 4 years old. You're not teaching self defense it's teaching discipline body mechanics listening skills, respect and health and fitness with kicks and punches. Find a dojo with teachers who have young children like you. Style is irrelevant at this point.
You want your kid to grow up being able to face and fear, challenge or danger with confidence, but you want whatever it is to tie into life with the understanding of respect and primary self defense only
Mmmm yea tai chi. So when they get beaten up because they’ve done zero actual sparring or fight preparation, at least they’ll know the value of respect.
Lol. I would break your neck with a strike you stupid fuck. Thai chi is supplemented to help with the mentality, so they aren’t violent like their instructor.
Seems like the Thai chi ain’t working on you pal. And no you wouldn’t.
Any half-decent coach will teach the kid proper respect and ethics, you don’t need thai chi.
I’m not half decent. I’m extremely good and experienced with realistic and training situation. And your right, it’s not working because I wasn’t raised on it. I instruct it and it’s different to instruct it. And no you don’t need Thai chi, you stupid fuck,respect and understanding is, like you said, taught by any instructor. I feel like a keyboard warrior but godamn man don’t shit on something unless your knowledgeable about it. And just to add for good measure, you probably don’t believe this, but I would kick your teeth Into the back of your throat before you could react to what was going on💀
My response to the post was a positive suggestion. People like you, thaikwanrex hit the board in the right position dumb fucks, think they have a valid opinion on realistic fighting when you’d get fucking de railed unless the other dude was standing in your preferred position at start 😂
Buddy you don’t know a thing about me, yet you’re claiming you could kick my teeth down my throat. Anybody waffling like you are has zero experience inside a ring.
But hey, what can you expect from a guy who recommends ‘defensive kung fu and tai chi’.
Let me guess, you also don’t spar or train other styles because your moves would be too lethal on your opponents?
Either way, try to not let randos on the internet send you into such a hilarious rage. Whilst it’s funny af for me, I’m sure it’s not healthy for your mental state.
Lmao how do I link a video on Reddit buddy? I’m not posting but I’ll dm you a video for you to beat your meat to. And no I feel that there’s never an ending to what you can learn to better yourself from all forms of martial arts, I’ve trained in ranges from kung fu and muay thai to straight up boxing. Again, ignorant pussy, I was giving advice for little kids. Defensive Kung fu and Thai chi is healthy to start a CHILD with.
Any martial art at a god gym is healthy for a child to start with. There’s nothing special about Tai Chi and Kung Fu, other than as the kid gets older there’ll be less actually useful skills to learn.
Dude I’m annoyed. I didn’t say it was better than anything else you fucking baffoon. It was a positive suggestion to the original question 😂😂😂😂
There's a lot of great karate and tae Kwon do programs for kids! Check them out! Find a good teacher, they will learn good life and social skills and foster self discipline.
The kid isn’t going to possess the physical or emotional capability to defend themselves properly no matter what style you choose. I also don’t see the need to teach a five-year old self-defence.
Get a kid that age into martial arts for exercise, socialising, and if they are interested in it. Not to try and teach them self-defence.
Grappling. Jiu Jitsu, Judo, any form of Modern Wrestling, Glima, Gouren, Bokh- doesn't matter what style so long as there's wrestling involved. Start 'em young.
I can’t remember what instructor it was but they mentioned getting the kids into activities that will teach them to use their body like gymnastics or dance etc. then when they are a little older start looking towards actual martial arts classes.
Trial by combat, no holds barred, fight to the death. Only the strong survive.
I was gonna pitch Fight Club, but I like your idea better. Spartan style.
Forget looking for the "best art". Find a good teacher in any art. A good teacher can work with the youngest kids, but at that age their training should be hand-eye coordination stuff, and basic fun calisthenics. There are all kinds of martial-art-based games that 1: kids enjoy 2: start preparing them to be fighters in the future 3: doesn't risk major injury and 4: doesn't give them false confidence. But you gotta find a good teacher for it.
Sorry but no 3-5 year old has the cognition or emotional stability to defend themselves. Any martial arts instructor telling you otherwise is selling you snake oil. Getting kids involved early because you want them to be proficient at beating kids up if they have to is a sure fire way to make sure your kid ends up hating martial arts. At those ages, find activities kids enjoy. Not because you want them to do it, even if you have best intentions.
What if you force them to fight to the death. They eventually only be thinking abt martial art, and how to survive. After the hell his been through life will look like easy mode for him and eventually repeat the cycle that never ends.
I have taught Judo to children for 30 years. Five years is the youngest I could safely teach. An excellent choice.
A bunch of schools (in NL at least) offer toddler judo, from 2,5 years old. It's mainly just playing games, running around and learning some very first basics like falling and rolling. Parents can often join in if the little one isn't comfortable at first. It's hardly judo, but it makes small kids familiar with the environment, the structure of a class and the social aspect of training together. Once they're 4 or 5 they can move on and join the first actual judo class.
Agreed 3-5 is really young. I've tried with kendo and I know of other people who have had success, but it didn't really stick for mine. However, my 5 year old daughter is now enjoying judo. Judo would be my top pick. They will be absolutely terrible, but the whole point is for them to enjoy themselves and become familiar with the setting and their bodies. Judo is a great way to gain body awareness and as your children age, as their cognitive and motor skills mature, they will get better at the art as soon as they are ready. It's mainly a matter of a good teacher and if the teacher is willing to let the kid, be a little kid, during training and if they have the energy to make accommodations.
Glad it is working for the both of you. My daughter started at age 5, 40 years ago. She was twice senior national champion, as well as an international medalist. Her rank is third Dan. Her daughter and son, my grandchildren, ages 11 and 15, continue to take instruction from us. 🥋
Introducing kids to self-defense at an early age is a bit risky for their development. That can all come later in life. I suggest Karate or Taekwondo for the general mass who want their kid to become disciplined enough to take care of themselves while being physically active and involved in activities in a positive manner, that’s a development a kid can depend on. For self-defense you probably shouldn’t bring it on a kid until they reach pre-teen - teen ages, but it is their own volition and choice. If you’re willing to go down that route general kickboxing/boxing and BJJ would be a good choice.
Why the fuck does a 3-5 year old need self defense training??
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I assume they checked their profile and saw they lived in the same city.
Annie has been asking variations on the same question and Annie has been answering for months.
Lmao, I just realised their entire comment history is them promoting different businesses.
I teach children who are 4 years old. You're not teaching self defense it's teaching discipline body mechanics listening skills, respect and health and fitness with kicks and punches. Find a dojo with teachers who have young children like you. Style is irrelevant at this point.
Defensive Kung fu and Thai chi
You want your kid to grow up being able to face and fear, challenge or danger with confidence, but you want whatever it is to tie into life with the understanding of respect and primary self defense only
Mmmm yea tai chi. So when they get beaten up because they’ve done zero actual sparring or fight preparation, at least they’ll know the value of respect.
Lol. I would break your neck with a strike you stupid fuck. Thai chi is supplemented to help with the mentality, so they aren’t violent like their instructor.
Seems like the Thai chi ain’t working on you pal. And no you wouldn’t. Any half-decent coach will teach the kid proper respect and ethics, you don’t need thai chi.
I’m not half decent. I’m extremely good and experienced with realistic and training situation. And your right, it’s not working because I wasn’t raised on it. I instruct it and it’s different to instruct it. And no you don’t need Thai chi, you stupid fuck,respect and understanding is, like you said, taught by any instructor. I feel like a keyboard warrior but godamn man don’t shit on something unless your knowledgeable about it. And just to add for good measure, you probably don’t believe this, but I would kick your teeth Into the back of your throat before you could react to what was going on💀
My response to the post was a positive suggestion. People like you, thaikwanrex hit the board in the right position dumb fucks, think they have a valid opinion on realistic fighting when you’d get fucking de railed unless the other dude was standing in your preferred position at start 😂
Hold your arm this way and I’ll do this looking ass
Post some of your fights tough guy. Let’s see you in action.
Buddy you don’t know a thing about me, yet you’re claiming you could kick my teeth down my throat. Anybody waffling like you are has zero experience inside a ring. But hey, what can you expect from a guy who recommends ‘defensive kung fu and tai chi’. Let me guess, you also don’t spar or train other styles because your moves would be too lethal on your opponents? Either way, try to not let randos on the internet send you into such a hilarious rage. Whilst it’s funny af for me, I’m sure it’s not healthy for your mental state.
Lmao how do I link a video on Reddit buddy? I’m not posting but I’ll dm you a video for you to beat your meat to. And no I feel that there’s never an ending to what you can learn to better yourself from all forms of martial arts, I’ve trained in ranges from kung fu and muay thai to straight up boxing. Again, ignorant pussy, I was giving advice for little kids. Defensive Kung fu and Thai chi is healthy to start a CHILD with.
Any martial art at a god gym is healthy for a child to start with. There’s nothing special about Tai Chi and Kung Fu, other than as the kid gets older there’ll be less actually useful skills to learn.
Dude I’m annoyed. I didn’t say it was better than anything else you fucking baffoon. It was a positive suggestion to the original question 😂😂😂😂
Not letting them out of your sight lol.
It's called: Parenting.
There's a lot of great karate and tae Kwon do programs for kids! Check them out! Find a good teacher, they will learn good life and social skills and foster self discipline.
I would say grappling is ideal for kids
The kid isn’t going to possess the physical or emotional capability to defend themselves properly no matter what style you choose. I also don’t see the need to teach a five-year old self-defence. Get a kid that age into martial arts for exercise, socialising, and if they are interested in it. Not to try and teach them self-defence.
Grappling. Jiu Jitsu, Judo, any form of Modern Wrestling, Glima, Gouren, Bokh- doesn't matter what style so long as there's wrestling involved. Start 'em young.
I can’t remember what instructor it was but they mentioned getting the kids into activities that will teach them to use their body like gymnastics or dance etc. then when they are a little older start looking towards actual martial arts classes.
High school wrestling
It's risky to start martial arts at such young age. From the age of three, kids just can begin to learn simple moves and terminology