Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Getting to Know: Martial Arts for Kids

When we say martial arts the things that come into our mind are fitness, discipline, respect and self-defense. This can be attained by sending your kids to attend martial arts classes in Abu Dhabi while they are still young. Let’s get to know the martial arts for your kids.

Aikido. It was originated from Japan and this type of martial art focuses in throwing/takedown style. Its primary focus is to defend against the attacker in the least possible harmful way.

Karate. It was developed in Japan and uses striking styles such as kicking, punching, elbow strikes and knee. Karate also teaches proper breathing and blocking strikes.

Tae Kwon Do or Taekwondo. Is an art of self-defense that started in Korea. One of the oldest form of martial arts that is still being practiced until today. it teaches blocking techniques, striking punches, kicks, knees and elbows.

Judo. Is a throwing style of martial arts that started with Japanese jujutsu. The goal of judo is to take down the opponent using their energy against them.


Kung Fu. Is a Chinese martial arts which was developed with various styles (mimic animal movements, physical exercise). It applies kicks, hand strikes and blocks against attackers.

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