Starting out Karate Kid style?

Kids model behaviors exhibited around them: coaches as role models in kids martial arts classes

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When I first found out that we were having a daughter I was excited about seeking and finding positive female role models for her. It was an interesting way to look at things and I wanted to be able to surround my daughter with as many positive role models as possible. Before signing up to join kids martial arts classes I did some research as to which art I wanted her to practice, what was close, what was reputable, what was clean, what kind of curriculum did the gym/school have for it’s students. As a parent trying to find the best for their children it can be a little daunting. There is no shortage of kids in martial arts or classes for kids in martial arts. In some ways it reminded me of the Ralph Macchio Karate Kid. New kid moves to town, gets bullied, looks for a school to learn karate only to find the bullies go to the karate school. Needles to say, the Cobra Kai dojo in the movie where the bullies trained was the exact opposite of what I was looking for in kids martial arts classes.

What I was looking for in kids martial arts classes

One thing I was very aware of when looking for a good kids martial arts class was trying to find a place that would encourage her to work hard. Another aspect was trying to find a place that would have good role models, both male and female for her to respect. We all want the best for our kids and we want to help them do well in life, a staple way to do that is to surround them with positive role models.

A great thing about YouTube is that you can search almost anything. SBGi has their own YouTube Channel which is where I found this highlight video of coach Amanda.

Initially my daughter was intrigued and since taking her kids martial arts class she likes to watch it more. She actually watches it and understands it, she can see what techniques she has learned being used and gets excited to see her coach. The fact she does understand, is more excited to watch the video, and others like it is a testament to coach Amanda.

In the end, my daughter has lots of fun, is learning some martial arts skills, and learning it from a role model she respects.

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