Studies have shown that children who are well-disciplined tend to do better in school, be more successful when they enter the workforce and have a higher self-esteem.
Parents are always looking for ways to help their kids develop self-discipline in a world where it is hard to find. Martial arts training can be the perfect solution! It’s great for teaching kids how to work together, build confidence, and have fun while learning discipline. Martial arts is one way to help kids develop Discipline in many different ways. 
How?
1. Teamwork – When children start martial arts classes at an early age, as young as 4 or 5 years old, they train with other students of varying strengths and abilities, and learn how to work together as a team.
2. Respect – They also learn how important it is to respect others who may not be as strong or fast as them because everyone has their own unique skillset.
3. Goal Setting – We start by teaching them how to work for rewards, not just get everything they want when they ask or whine about it. This teaches them that there’s a cost associated with getting what they desire and give them the opportunity to practice delayed gratification which is key in developing self-discipline.
4. Failure Is Our Friend – At Life Skill, our coaches encourage children to do new things on their own and make sure they know that it’s okay if they don’t succeed the first time around. We teach them that “Failure Is Our Friend” and “We Either Win or Learn”. Life Skill coaches praise your child when they show signs of developing more discipline or patience for themselves or others.
5. Consistency – At the end of the day, self-discipline is something that takes time and effort for kids to learn how to do what is right. But it’s through consistency that they will develop this skill over time. This means parents, mentors and coaches have an important roles.
So don’t give up!
Team Life Skill is here to help with teaching kids Self-Discipline every day, so call us at (508) 917-0369 if you need any assistance or schedule your free trial here.
