Martial Arts for kids

**donotknowme** · September 23rd, 2018, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by streaker69

Put an ad on CL, say you're looking for an old japanese guy to teach your kids about whacking on and off.

Sounds like more of a backpage ad.

**Gunsnwater** · September 24th, 2018, 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by eagleclaw

George Dillman was caught in a fraud about ten years ago when he claimed he had supernatural powers that he could use to knock someone out without even touching them. This youtube clip shows a skeptic challenging Dillman on his alleged power. As suspected, it didn’t work however Dillman presents an interesting explanation on why it failed at approx. 5:07 in the clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z0_n7tGnK0

Non-believers, big toe wigglers.....plus tongue twisters. Ahh got to go work on my chee toe ball.

**Photon Guy** · November 10th, 2020, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by ideaman

I had a school for 15 years. Some of the rules were: You do not START FIGHTS, if your grades drop, you're out until grades go up etc. It all depends on the age. By the end of a session they would end up doing about 100 push ups. Developing physical condition is primary.

So what was the age range of the children that went there? How would they know if a child's grade's dropped, did they require the children to bring in report cards?

**Photon Guy** · November 10th, 2020, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by markshere2

Judo, learned early, provides lifelong benefits.

Really? I started Judo when I was 10, did it for six months. Stopped and then went back years later.

**Krichardson** · November 10th, 2020, 01:36 AM

That George Dillman video was some funny stuff,starting with the claim that he taught Bruce Lee to the chi explanation finale.

**alpacaheat** · November 12th, 2020, 04:21 PM

In your area, no.

Dover Dragons is a reputable one around here.

**lager1829** · November 12th, 2020, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Photon Guy

Really? I started Judo when I was 10, did it for six months. Stopped and then went back years later.

hmm you responded to posts over 2 years old. let's see if you get a response.

**Carnes** · November 12th, 2020, 11:36 PM

The 'necro thread' stigma varies from place to place. I encourage any people with children to take a look at, "Gracie Bully-Proof."

It is a highly effective system that seems consistent with use-of-force values many of us have here.

If not for the "necro thread,' I may have missed the opportunity to share the below stellar resource.

https://www.gracieuniversity.com/Pag...We1ep5rQ%3d%3d

I encourage anyone to take a look, and share their opinion. In my opinion, it's the best thing going in teaching self-defense concepts to kids.

**JCinPA** · November 13th, 2020, 09:49 AM

I'm not suggesting there are not others out there like this, but the World Tang Soo Do Association is the best I've come across. Not just martial arts, teaches kids respect for parents and teachers, hard work, being a good citizen. Every black belt has to write a paper before their BB test (even the kids), and all kids are expected to be doing some sort of community service. It's a whole person, traditional approach, and it's great for families (both my kids and I are black belts). See if there is one near you on this list and check them out if there is.

https://www.worldtangsoodo.com/newsi...hp?strRegion=8

Not that this matters when finding a school for your kids, but Grand Master Shin was Chuck Norris' first instructor, Norris got his 1st degree black belt under him in Korea when he was in the Air Force. Just an interesting tidbit, I guess.

https://www.worldtangsoodo.com/newsite/about.php