Incorporates lesson plan development, discusses instructional implications of learning style differences, and demonstrated how to foster an environment conducive to learning.

Teaching any martial art is an important and worthwhile thing to do. When you are teaching children, it is even more so. There is a psychology involved that may not always be apparent to you, the child or their parents. In Teaching Children the Martial Arts I aim to show you how to break down communication barriers so that you can help a child to learn and develop properly. Inside the pages, you will find detailed information, for both instructors and parents, teaching you the techniques which will bring about success for all those involved, with chapters offering: * Ideas and guidelines for talking to the child and the parents * Tips for working with special needs children * Ideas to promote practice and keep children on track * Body language suggestions and ideas * How to overcome that black belt "wall" * The principles to adhere to and avoid * Working with auditory, visual and kinesthetic children * Dealing with children who want to quit * Resolving confrontations * And much more... This is not a book filled with martial arts instruction. It is a powerful tool which can be used in conjunction with those instructions, to give you a more rounded understanding of the children who want to learn these fascinating arts. Let Teaching Children the Martial Arts be an inspiration and motivation. Let it lead to that spark of change in you!

In a revolutionary approach, author Sang H. Kim has blended his extensive knowledge of martial art training with modern and classical teaching methodology to create a system of teaching martial arts for the 21st century. This book is filled with practical information to help you lead your students from white belt to black belt and beyond.

Teaching is an art. Effective martial arts teachers must not only be competent practitioners but must also develop the communication and interpersonal skills of any good teacher. In this collection, twenty-six experienced martial arts teachers discuss the process of learning and teaching a martial art, from the 'nuts and bolts' of teaching technique to the philosophical underpinnings of training.

The Program That Turns Skeptical Parents Into Raving Fans! Besides actually getting students through your front door, what's the biggest challenge any martial arts school owner can face? That's right-it's student retention! As you know, maintaining a high student retention rate is the key to long-term success as a martial art school owner. If you teach kids, your clients are their parents, plain and simple. But how do you turn skeptical moms and dads into raving fans? It's easy, when you know how. In my new book, "Martial Arts Character Education Lesson Plans for Children: A Complete 16-Week Curriculum for Teaching Character Values and Life Skills in Your Martial Art School", I'll reveal to you my secrets for turning every parent who walks through your doors into a raving fan. In this book you'll get my complete 12-week character education curriculum. Plus you'll discover why character education programs are in such high demand, how to build your credibility as a community role model, and how to use this program to keep students ages 4-12 around for the long haul. This program will bring you higher student retention and make you a rock star in your community. Get your copy today!

This anthology isn’t a typical “How To” book for teaching martial arts to children. The eight chapters included tend not only to the physical aspects of the instruction of skills, but give special attention to the essential nature of children, their body and minds, and the effects their train have on socialization. In addition, some authors write specifically on the special needs of children with autism, attention deficit, and hyperactivity disorders.

A fun and accessible introduction to studying kungfu--designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. First time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world--one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing--but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. Kungfu for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about kungfu and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, and advice on setting goals. With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed kungfu exercises, along with lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.