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JCMA Heart of Kentucky Martial Arts Youth Festival
Lebanon, KY, 40033
Phone: 270-692-3928
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When we are looking for a form of exercise and fun for ourselves or our children as a way to get fit and in shape, we often think of soccer, basketball or baseball to fit the bill, but karate is one activity that offers more advantages than all three of these activities combined. Martial Arts is gaining in popularity with adults and children alike and, as many people have come to know, it is much more than just kicking, punching and having fun.

Martial Arts offers a way for people of all ages to exercise while learning self control, self defense, self confidence and discipline. Martial Arts also teaches the advantages of working to achieve goals, which can be applied in many other areas of life, including school, sports, music and hobbies. Adults and Children who study Martial Arts also enjoy the benefits of improved mental focus by learning to listen, follow directions and tune out distractions.

Many parents who consider getting their children involved in martial arts are concerned that the techniques learned in class may lead to increased violence, but this is not true. Karate takes a "do no harm" approach to fighting and stresses self control and respect. Research also shows that martial arts is beneficial to children with ADHD and other behavior problems. The structured training and focus on self discipline and self esteem that is at the heart of martial arts help boost confidence that children with behavior problems often lack.

John Cox, owner and president of John Cox Martial Arts, says karate also offers excellent cardiovascular exercise and teaches coordination. The blocks, punches, kicks, footwork, upper body movements and other movements help create the technique necessary to excel in martial arts. "The secret of martial arts is consistency," Cox says. "In our school, we work on technique all the time. The movements we use in karate are practical and natural, but we work them over and over until they become second nature. This takes discipline."

Cox says discipline is essential to be successful in martial arts. Learning to make the right moves every time takes practice and self control. Through practice, the techniques and “thinking” become a part of the individual, he says.

Cox holds a seventh degree black belt in three styles of martial arts and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2007. He began teaching his Karate in 1984. Cox has studied the martial arts for over 20 years and firmly believes in its many benefits for students of all ages. "Besides giving us the ability to defend ourselves, martial arts empowers us to have total control over our mind, body and spirit," he says. "It enables us to have the confidence and courage to do whatever we need to do in our lives. When taught correctly it can be an almost overwhelming form of self expression. Martial arts can give us the tools we need to stand up to any threat or fear and thereby, conquer the self."

Cox says there are many factors to consider when choosing a martial arts school. Choosing the type of martial art is the first step. Cox considers karate to be the purest form, as opposed to other more "watered down" types of martial arts. It is also essential to look at the credentials of the school founders and its teachers. Choosing a school that uses only adult teachers, is preferred. The potential for injury is present in any activity, so it is not recommended to choose a program that allows teaching without proper credentials.

Look for a program that offers practical self defense, where the moves are broken down into clear, realistic maneuvers, rather than simply teaching basic moves with no focus on real-world applications. Look for a school that focuses on the development of the individual instead of attaining trophies and medals. Today’s public school systems do not emphasize the physical and mental development of the child. Physical education programs have been cut out of today’s programs. Partially due to liability for the schools and also based upon poor political decision making by our politicians. Do your research and make sure you're choosing the best program available.

John Cox is available to speak with anyone in regard to selecting the proper training and for counseling parents in selecting the best training for their child. He can be reached at kydirskf@yahoo.com or visit www.johncoxmartialarts.com for more information.

 



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