Finding confidence for kids through martial arts

Summary

 

Sensei Juan Colon of Championship Martial Arts shares his journey in the martial arts industry and the impact it has on children's lives. He emphasizes the importance of building confidence and self-esteem through martial arts training. Sensei Juan also discusses the value of setting goals and the positive effects of martial arts on overall athleticism. He highlights the joy of seeing his students become instructors and give back to the community. The conversation also touches on how martial arts can benefit special needs children and the importance of treating them the same as other students. Trivia questions about famous athletes with martial arts backgrounds and the origin of the term 'martial arts' are also discussed.

 

Keywords

 

martial arts, confidence, self-esteem, goals, athleticism, special needs, instructors, community, famous athletes, origin

 

Takeaways

• Martial arts can build confidence and self-esteem in children, helping them overcome challenges and develop a positive self-image.
• Setting goals and achieving them through martial arts training can boost confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment.
• Martial arts can enhance overall athleticism, improving balance, coordination, and strength.
• Treating special needs children the same as other students in martial arts classes can help them develop confidence and feel included.
• Seeing students become instructors and give back to the community is a rewarding experience for martial arts instructors.
• Famous athletes like Phil Mickelson and Clay Matthews have attributed their success in their respective sports to their martial arts training.
• The term 'martial arts' is derived from the Latin term 'Arts of Mars,' referring to the Roman god of war.

Titles

• Uncovering the Origin of the Term 'Martial Arts'
• Famous Athletes and Their Martial Arts Backgrounds

Sound Bites

• "I can see a kid, really shy kid that barely knows how to interact with other people... and going through those struggles... they just grow, man. And that for me, that's what he does it for me."
• "There is no better confidence than self-defense confidence. When you know that you can defend yourself, not that you have to go and use it."
• "When I get to see my instructors get to impact other people's life... now I get to see that, you know, so it's awesome."

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

03:35Impact of Martial Arts on Children

05:39Value of Martial Arts for Young Students

09:24Setting Goals and Achieving Success

12:18From Students to Instructors

15:55Approaching Special Needs Children

19:05Repetition and Progression in Martial Arts

25:51Trivia and Conclusion

29:49The class athlete outro music.mp3