Why kids love jong kim martial arts in Surrey, BC?

Why kids love Jong Kim Martial Arts in Surrey, BC?
     There is something innate about how a child suddenly wants to learn Taekwondo, karate, martial arts, kickboxing, judo, or Kungfu in Surrey and Delta.  It may stem from watching Karate Kid movie or viewing a martial arts kids cartoon.  Some other reasons may be their parents were in Taekwondo in their childhood or a friend discusses martial arts on the playground. Whichever the reason, it is now that your child has an amazing interest in wanting to train in martial arts! At Jong Kim Martial Arts in Surrey, it is no different!
 
The Cool Factor:
Who doesn’t like to do martial arts?  In the imagination of a child, they see them doing something so amazing by learning ancient art of kicking, punching, sweeping, and jumping like in the Karate Kid movie or Cobra Kai episodes.   It just looks cool!   Some kids are into soccer because of Messi; some into art because of Picasso and so on.  However, your kid maybe wants martial arts because of Bruce Lee?  This is what being a kid means; where your passion for doing something is an innate quality of optimism and excitement!  We see this all the time at our martial arts studio.  I love it!
 
Self Defense against bullies:
Who has never been bullied verbally or physically within their lifetime?  I don’t know many people who have never faced intimidation; whether on the playground or in the work environment.  Kids lives are no different!  They seek an intangible will to feel confidence and not having to fear life.  They see a kids being bullied and they think, “ I don’t want to be in that situation and I prefer to seek means on how I can protect myself!”  Within the Surrey and Delta elementary school system, bullying now goes one step further in cyber-bullying; as if kids didn’t have enough challenges already! 
A majority of kids will, most likely, never end up in a full-on physical fight.  I, myself, could have been in hundreds of fights in school because of being a minority, but am proud to say I never once engaged in a physical altercation.  This was not by sheer luck but due to the proper upbringing from my Taekwondo instructor.  Martial arts is the LAST means when it comes to a potential physical confrontation.  Confidently, you must let the bully know that you are willing to stand your ground!  This confidence is projected towards bullies and they seek someone else who is an easier target; so to speak.  Confidence is the child’s best friend in these situations.
At Jong Kim Martial Arts we instruct practical taekwondo skills which are powerful, effective, and immediate!  Children know, deep in their heart, if they are developing power or not.  They see the impact of their punch on pads and bags.  They are extremely perceptive.
 
Improved Coordination and Stress Outlet:
Honestly, within the last 2 decades, kids have degraded in their physical condition and coordination.   Perhaps, a major reason for this is a decreased funding budget on a sports/ gym program in school.  Another reason may be that too much emphasis on academics leads to the thinking sports is really not necessary.  During my stressful university exam seasons, I looked forward to punching the bag at the dojo.  It relieved so much stress and I felt fresh and renewed sense of vigor. 
All the tensions kids build up need an outlet.  We prefer physical release as a way for a child’s mental well-being. If a child bottles up that negative energy, one day he/she will explode like a volcano.  Look at the incredible rise in road rage today.   You encounter at least a few incidents on the way to work.  Most adults don’t have a physical exercise routine to vent their frustrations.  As a result, this negative energy, unfortunately, becomes directed at our loved ones; our wives, our husbands, and our kids.  It’s true; the family that kicks together, sticks together!  Our academy turn negative energy into a positive!   This is why kids love martial arts in Surrey, Delta, Newton and beyond!  They are encouraged by the taekwondo instructor and by other students!  This is healthy; health for the mind and body.  Thus, Taekwondo becomes a way of life for many kids in Surrey. 
 
 Respect:
All kids want and need to be respected!  Who doesn’t?  It is health for anyone’s mental condition in my opinion.  Honest respect is paramount in anyone’s life! At our Jong Kim Martial Arts studio, it is MANADATORY that everyone respects everyone!  This includes respected their adults, teachers, grandparents, and so on.  This aspect of Taekwondo culture is crucial to the character building aspect of this martial art.  My brother said, “ Respect given is respect earned!”  It is so true!   Even if the other party doesn’t reciprocate respect; it doesn’t matter.  The reason is your character trait doesn’t diminish because of others!  True character is constant; no matter the circumstances.  Your resolve to be a person your family is proud of speaks volumes to others; be it at school, at home, or at the workplace.  How you carry yourself is so paramount!  This is a major reason why students stay with me for many years; even decades! 
 
Discipline:
Most people associate discipline as a negative connotation; not me!  I tell my students, “ Discipline is not the enemy; discipline is key to a successful life.”   Without discipline, you cannot have any form of success in life.  It doesn’t mean discipline cannot be fun; it can!  You say how?  I remember my older brother teaching a class and giving an example of this to his students.  He said would baseball be fun if a player said I am not out on the 3rd strike?! Of course not.  Rules and regulations are their to give solid groundwork how to behave and conduct yourself in a logical format.  Baseball or taekwondo become more fun because of outlined regulations.  My student understand the rules of the dojo. 
Kids like having set boundaries in their life and they really need it.  Major study proves this.   The study found kids are more mentally stable and happy having outlined rules by their parents.  This gives them a sense of self within their boundaries of appropriate conduct and behaviour. 
 
Better Coordination and fitness:
As kids institute a kick or punch technique over and over again, they will naturally see improved coordination.  This correlation of cause and effect garners increased confidence and self esteem. 
Fitness levels also increase.  Kids muscle strength improves rapidly.  When I see my students sweating, I see stress relief, increased health, and most importantly, increased mental well-being!
 
In summary, martial arts kids loves Jong Kim Martial Arts not just because they learn cool kicks and punches; they truly love that we provide an atmosphere of mental well-being and a productive outlet for stress.   This is my mental approach in how I look at teaching true martial arts to kids in Surrey and Delta!   It’s like the Mastercard commercial of old; it’s priceless!   This is why kids truly love our Jong Kim Martial Arts studio located in Surrey, BC!
 
If this approach is your approach towards your kids, I welcome you come try a free trial at our studio by calling or registering at www.jktkd.ca  or 604-590-1000.
 
sincerely,
Master Edward Kim
8th Dan black belt

Jong Kim Martial Arts - Surrey - Taekwondo
Unit 136 - 7536 130 Street,
Surrey, BC,
V3W 1H8

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