tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573553736995668445.post4002122202241144361..comments2023-09-20T10:12:06.784-04:00Comments on Tim Rosanelli: Parental concern – Does karate teach violence?Tim Rosanellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07580839359861744723noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573553736995668445.post-62059740447386125282009-02-18T16:30:00.000-05:002009-02-18T16:30:00.000-05:00Thank you Sensei for your insights. I would have d...Thank you Sensei for your insights. I would have definitely considered sending my son your school had we not not be living a bit too far away from your school(downingtown).<BR/><BR/>Based on my conversations with a co-worker (your student), I am inclined to look for an Independent martial arts school instead of a franchise based school.BMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17610643204554415428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573553736995668445.post-30174145757719032152009-02-17T10:14:00.000-05:002009-02-17T10:14:00.000-05:00Hi BM,That's great that your son is fascinated wit...Hi BM,<BR/><BR/>That's great that your son is fascinated with karate because you can use that interest to get him into a great karate program ~like our :)~ and start giving him all the life skills that our truly important for any child's future.<BR/><BR/>As for the age...<BR/>We do accept 3yr olds into our little ninja program. You should expect that any good martial arts school will provide an evaluation of the child's needs and with the parent set goals for your child.<BR/><BR/>These goals are largely depend on the child and age. For example, a goal for a 3 yr old would be something simple like following instructions or learning to line up.<BR/><BR/>The great thing about karate is that it provides life coaching based on the age and needs of the child. So as the child grows, the goals will change over time.<BR/><BR/>About every year, we sit down with the parents to re-evaluate the student goals for the next year.<BR/><BR/>Sensei TimTim Rosanellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07580839359861744723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2573553736995668445.post-28058211630547365912009-02-11T14:49:00.000-05:002009-02-11T14:49:00.000-05:00Hello Tim,I have a question regarding the right ag...Hello Tim,<BR/><BR/>I have a question regarding the right age to enroll young children for martial arts classes. <BR/><BR/>My son who is 3YO seems to have taken a fascination with martial arts, he must have gotten this from watching TV. He is a very active child, with lot of energy to burn.At the same time he is also sensible enough to "play karate" with just me. He does not try to play this game with his mom, grandparents etc. <BR/><BR/>I intend to send him for martial arts classes, but right now I think he is too young. What do you think based on your experience is the right age to begin martial arts training?BMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17610643204554415428noreply@blogger.com