Some instructors insist that children are not capable of memorizing entire forms or performing intricate punching or kicking sequences. I choose to believe otherwise. It does take, however, great effort on an instructor’s part to identify what strengths and weaknesses each individual student has in order to build upon both, molding honorable, strong and healthy martial artists.
Since I began training in martial arts 25 years ago, I have had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of students, many of them children. Watching them learn, practice and perfect their skill is an absolute pleasure. Witnessing their glory when they exceed even their own expectations is worth all the hard work required to set them on the right path to success. This doesn't mean that all children can become champions. Their training should not be about trying to be better than someone else. As I reminded my students in class today, try to improve on yourself and always do better today than you did yesterday....it is all about you!
Check out these videos of young people who train in the martial arts. They prove that it can be done!
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