We can all agree that the health and wellbeing of our children are of major importance to us, and ensuring that they grow up healthy, happy, and thriving is the goal of all parents. With that said, I think martial arts is one of the most powerful transformative tools out there.
I think we can all agree that childhood obesity is a serious problem in this county which puts a large segment of our youth at risk for poor health. According to the CDC, childhood obesity affects around "19.3%, or 14.4 million children and adolescences ages 2 to 19. Speaking in generalities, the main cause of obesity be it, children, adolescence, or adults is a combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle. The health-related issues facing those children and adolescence who are obese are significant. Again according to the CDC those children and adolescents are at a great risk for developing:
1. High blood pressure
2. Diabetes
3. Breathing problems
4. Join problems
4. Fatty liver disease, gallstones,
Along with the physical compromises, obese children and adolescents are at greater risk for developing psychological and social issues as well.
1. Anxiety and depression
2. Low self-esteem
3. Increased incidents of bullying.
While the exact causes and treatment of childhood and adolescence obesity are complex, we as an industry are in a unique position to bring about profound and lasting change to our student's lives. Martial arts are not simply an activity but a way of life. The physical practice of martial arts incorporates many beneficial elements that when combined together become a powerful tool to combat the detrimental effects of obesity. Things such as...
1. Strenght training and cardiovascular conditioning.
2. Increased flexibility, coordination, and balance.
3. Improved nutrition.
4. Discipline.
5. Improved self-confidence, self-control, and self-respect
6. Resilience.
7. Determination.
8. Dedication.
9. Goal setting.
10. Increased focus and contration.
11. Positive support and encouragement from teammates
For me, martial arts is unmatched in its ability to offer its students the tools and support they'll need, to succeed, to thrive, to become the best possible versions of themselves!
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