I have a 14 year old boy who seems to be a little uncoordinated and self-conscious. Does that mean hed be no good for the “Young Dragons” Karate?
Quite the contrary in fact. This is quite normal. When a boy reaches that crucial hormonal minefield between 11 and 16, the most obvious sign that things are changing will be a spurt of physical growth. As this growth is mainly skeletal, his motor-skills, however impressive they were before, will take a bit of a downturn at this time. That’s because the skeleton will grow faster than the motor-skills will be able to adapt to the physical change. They will eventually catch up but here’s the good news…”Young Dragons” Karate training throughout this period will assist in a number of ways. It will sharpen those motor-skills and accelerate that “catch-up” process. It will assist in the development of those muscles that begin to take shape during this time. It will assist in maintaining the youthful flexibility of the joints while the growth occurs. Most of all, it provides an excellent understanding of the affects of the chemical changes occurring, which lead to feelings of anxiety, confu
