Kids Taekwondo in Mequon? Think Again, Try Judo!
Martial arts are a great way to teach your kids about discipline, self-confidence and most importantly martial arts help keep children active, fit and off video games! For Mequon residence, your first thought is probably kids Taekwondo in Mequon, however this might not be the best Martial Art for your child.
But before you go down to your local gym there is one very important question that you need to ask yourself; is Taekwondo the right martial art for your child to start practicing and how much will it hurt your pocket? There is no denying that Taekwondo will provide your kid with some structure & discipline but there are some downsides to taekwondo that you should know about before allowing your child to take part.
This is just my personal opinion, but Taekwondo does not offer as much as it claims for "real-world" application for self-defense situations. Let's face it, 90% of fights or conflicts end up on the ground for one reason or another. Taekwondo does not offer any ground techniques and thus won't protect your child. Additionally, Judo classes typically are much more physically active than most, not all, taekwondo classes. This means your child will get much better exercise and burn more energy.
For many parents, especially in this economy, price plays a big roll in activities for their children. The vast majority of Taekwondo schools in Mequon charge a premium price for monthly memberships and then additional fees for each belt testing. This can add up to over $120-150 per month for one child! Ouch! Kids Judo offers a more realistic and affordable option without skipping quality of instruction & classes. Additionally, most kids Judo classes don't charge for belts. Many Judo Kids classes are nearly half the price of Taekwondo schools in the Mequon, Cedarburg & Grafton area.
An alternative for kids Taekwondo is kids Judo classes and the city of Mequon is luck as it has some excellent Judo instructors near by.
Judo develops good balance, concentration and agility. It is the perfect martial art for kids as it teaches them control, how to fall properly and best of all there is no jerky actions to damage your child’s undeveloped joints and muscles. Judo has one of the lowest injury rates among any contact sport makes it perfect for your little ones in fact the word Judo actually translates as 'the gentle way'.
Many famous football and hockey stars have their roots in the world of Judo. The agility, stamina and flexibility that Judo means that it carries over extremely well to none contact sports.
Neutral Ground Martial Arts & Fitness offers Kids Judo classes as an alternative to Taekwondo for Mequon, Cedarburg & Grafton residence and is taught by highly qualified & skilled Judo Black Belts. Neutral Ground is located in the heart of Grafton, just minutes north of Mequon, WI.
