How does martial arts instruction teach kids self esteem and confidence?
Competence is confidence. Confidence is gained through having set goals and achieving those goals. Our school’s belt system is the key. Children earn a different color belt or rank when they advance to the next level. Kids accomplish their short term goal while at the same time progress to the longer term goal of black belt. When they get promoted, the recognition that students receive from their peers, is one of the most powerful forces of change. A promotion in rank tremendously improves the way they view and feel about themselves.
