I have had many parents ask me about shoes when their kids are coming to their first Karate classes. Do students take off shoes and even socks when attending Karate classes?

Shoes are not allowed on the mat areas at Master Booe's Karate Kidz. This also applies to socks. Reasons for this include sanitation, safety during kicking techniques, and wear and tear on the protective floor mats.

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A lack of discipline and self control in children and even adults has been given excuses today in many ways. This is such a disservice to our kids. For 7 year olds, how can we combat this disturbing trend? Is the structure and self perfecting nature of Karate the answer for this societal issue?

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In my experience over the three decades of teaching children of all ages, I have seen many benefits. One of the top questions parents have is about grades in school. Some want to know if Karate training will help kids focus in the classroom and help improve grades.

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Newer sport and mixed versions of martial arts today are examples of good ideas that have gone too far or astray in many ways. Though the words 'new' or 'modern' are used, the concept of blending styles is ancient in origin. So, how do these newer mixed martial arts sometimes go wrong?

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Karate and other martial arts have different meanings and usages for people depending on their age, backgrounds, and previous experience. With 4 year olds being so young, they will have limited exposure to what to expect. For parents, how can they decide on a good path forward for their 4 year old?

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Can children's Karate classes for 3 year olds in the Knoxville area accomplish what Karate does for other ages and in programs in other major cities? Adult martial artists from Knoxville have been extremely successful around the world. Yet, what can Karate do for young 3 year old children?

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It is not common to have organized sports or classes for 2 year olds to participate in due to their limitations and the inexperience of teachers and coaches with the age group. Yet, there is an activity that can not only fill this gap, but can offer lifelong skills and advantages.

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There has been much research on the effects of martial arts training on children of all ages. These studies are fairly unanimous on their conclusions of how children fair in Karate classes. So, what do doctors say about a Children's Karate Class?

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Well, the short answer is, YES. All of my classes are designed and delivered with children in mind.

There are no required purchases of gear since all types will be available to borrow from the school supplies. Yet, some parents may want to purchase certain types of gear in order to ensure their child is not having to share items and can practice on their own.

Some martial arts studios require 2 or even 3 attendances per month. This can and does lead to burnout and ultimately quitting training all together. Requiring students to do this is the problem.

Some students do fine coming twice per week. Many others, one attendance is much better for their personalities or activity schedules.

If one of your little munchkins is coming up on a birthday and you have a party to plan, it can be a little daunting trying to secure a location, plan the activities, and find entertainment. What if you could find a place that took care of all of that plus entertainment appropriate for young children?

Master Booe’s Karate Kidz in Knoxville can help you with planning, the location, entertainment, and take care of the cleanup. We can...

How much are Karate Classes?- Classes Are $49/mo for 1 day per week and $99/mo for 2 days per week with No Contracts.

The pricing structure is very simple at Master Booe’s Karate Kidz in West Knoxville when compared to others. Not only is it simple, there are no high pressure sales tactics or long term agreements. Here’s how it works…

• There are no contracts.
• Classes are $49 per month for 1 class per...

With so few activity options for toddlers for parents to consider, it is no wonder martial arts for toddlers would come to mind. With all of the amazing benefits of arts like Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, and Kali they would be excellent choices if toddlers could participate. So, is Karate an options of toddlers in Knoxville?

Toddler Karate classes are definitely an option in Knoxville, though there are few schools that have the experience...

Looking for things to do with your elementary ages and older children doesn’t pose the same problems as looking for activities or sports for toddlers and preschool ages. Most classes and teams are designed for teens or adults then augmented for younger kids. This is not a good fit for toddlers or preschoolers.

Karate is one of the best activities and sports for toddlers or preschoolers. There are other things to do like soccer, dance,...

When it comes to development and education for our kidz, we all want the best. I as a martial arts instructor would never advocate dissuading your child from participating in sports that I myself have played. I would also not put down a sport like soccer and its benefits. So, let’s be honest.

Karate has more benefits than soccer for toddlers, but soccer has something to add to a child’s formative years. I played soccer and took Karate...

Though all martial arts have elements of self defense, not all of them are equal in high percentage (most useful) moves. This is further compounded when considering the limited moral compass and ability of children. So, are there kidz self-defense classes in Knoxville?

There are Kids self defense classes in Knoxville at Master Booe’s Karate Kidz. Through the arts of Karate, Judo, Kali and others, self defense is taught in age...

Like the word Karate, Taekwondo too is a name that has become synonymous with martial arts in general. At least in the case of TKD, this means martial arts kicking. Though Taekwondo and Karate have several differences, their similarities far outweigh them. Most instructors today have black belts in both.

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Gymnastics and Karate have many things in common. There are several types of rolls and falls in some forms of Karate and in floor routines there are high kicks as well. So, are these two activities a good fit for children to learn together?

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There is a long tradition of commonly held beliefs on the length of training in all forms of exercise and in the duration of education sessions. Most are confirmed by research of the past and the present. With this in mind, what is the best length for children in Karate classes that combine the physical and mental?

Karate classes for children are 45 minutes in the best case scenario and for adults around 1 hour. There are many studies...

Many that have seen or tried to break boards in Karate or Taekwondo experience it differently. Some have an easy time due to proper training and technique. Some have it easier because they are naturally stronger or athletic. Yet some have trouble and must put forth much more effort than expected.

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Training in Karate or other martial arts is not like training in many contemporary sports. Martial arts is not learned only for immediate competitions or seasons. There are arts that have those things. But self defense and self improvement are foundational reasons that make Karate a lifelong pursuit.

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The ancient Japanese word Karate has actually become a word that is synonymous with martial arts in general. When we address how good it is for kids to learn, any answer tends to be qualified with, “Yes, but it kinda depends.” What could it depend on and is it good overall for children?

Karate is excellent for kids to study if a few prerequisites are met.

• The instructor must have extensive experience in the...

Our kidz are the most important things to us and we want the best for them. I understand this completely because I raised 4 kidz of my own. So, wanting the best martial arts class and academy for your children is just as important to me as it is to you.

In Knoxville, Master Booe’s Karate Kidz is the only martial arts academy that exclusively caters to children. This means our focus isn’t split between kidz, and adults. There are good...

Especially when talking about families and kids, the words martial arts and Karate are regularly used to denote many different styles. Within these designations there are normally 3 categories: striking, grappling, and weapons. So, which martial art is best for kids?

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