5 Skills that Encourage Kids to Be Leaders
Through martial arts, kids develop both character-building and leadership skills. Here are a few skills from martial arts that encourage kids to be good leaders:
1. Focus
Martial arts students practice paying attention to their instructor while ignoring distractions. Students learn to focus only on what is relevant and responding appropriately. Being able to recognize and let go of the things that aren’t relevant to the task at hand is one of a leader’s many strengths.
2. Self-Discipline
A disciplined martial arts student has figured out the value of working hard and putting effort into their training. He or she has learned that training through repetition ultimately helps to accomplish a goal. At the same time, a leader recognizes the importance of committing to the learning process to achieve a future goal.
3. Respect
From the first time a student steps on to the mats, respect is a fundamental value of martial arts. Instructors expect all students to be respectful of...
