Is Master Booe’s Karate Kidz In Knoxville A Kidz Only School?

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

A further note is that teens are considered usually old enough to take classes with adults or at least in their own separate classes. Teens are not regularly allowed in normal classes, but are enrolled on a case by case basis and attend their own class times.

This all means that our environment is laser focused on younger and elementary aged kidz. The facility design, curriculum, class structure, and goals are all on their level. There will not be tattooed men walking through the space with bags of smelly gear waiting for the mat to free up.

Don’t get me wrong, for instructors, military, law enforcement, etc. that type of training is necessary. When men train together, we become more effective protectors and providers.

I was one of those guys, and a trainer of many of them for years all over the world. But believe me, that gear really smells and their presence changes the atmosphere of a school.

That all being said, I do encourage mommy, daddy, or older sibling and me classes. These are sometimes called ‘Family Classes’. But these classes are geared toward the younger child with bonding ‘mat time’ the benefit of other family members being involved.

The classes I offer are for kidz from 2 yrs old up to 12 years old. Again, Teens have their own time. We will work out special circumstances for older family members to participate with the young ones. And each class time develops its own age range and culture.

But yeah, we really are a kid focused studio.

What Are The Best Martial Arts For Kids In Knoxville?

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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?

The martial art best for kids is a blended Karate system that incorporates striking with the hands and feet, grappling involving wrestling type movements, and weapons training with an emphasis on improvised weapons. The basics and virtue training should also be the main focus.

As I will show you in this article, many styles of martial arts for kids lack major elements that make the training and environment not conducive to the developing minds and bodies of our kids.

Achieving a truly child centered environment for most martial arts studios is difficult to impossible with their divided focus between adults, teens, and children.

Where Do I Find Knoxville Kids Martial Arts Academy Classes?

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 martial arts studios in the area for adults, but none compare to Karate Kidz for children.

There are several types of martial arts as well. Within those martial arts are many techniques that are totally inappropriate for children to learn or even be exposed to.

Sadly, when some schools cater to both children and adults in one academy, you will find the lines get blurred and children are taught techniques like joint dislocations, choke holds, and even bladed weapons techniques. At Master Booe’s Karate Kidz, all techniques are age appropriate and safe.

Children's Karate Class - What Do Doctors Say? - Knoxville

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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?

A Children's Karate class has been shown to have very positive outcomes for children with and without challenges. Doctors and researchers alike have come to a general agreement across the board. Children do better in most cases when training in Karate.

Let's not just look at the 10,000 ft. view, but get into the specific cases where Karate classes help kids in many different situations. Parents need to know about their own kiddo's needs and how they can be met by a well run Children's Karate class.

Are There Activities Or Sports For Toddlers?- Knoxville TN

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, and gymnastics for younger kids. But Karate directly addresses toddler milestones, character development, and my classes center on fun, fit, and functional.

Don’t get me wrong. I actually promote doing Karate along with other activities as long as the other coaches or teachers don’t try to monopolize your family’s time. I advocate for a minimum of one class per week whereas other martial arts instructors or sports coaches require 2 or even 3 or more days per week.

Although I know martial arts to be the best option for toddlers, I admit it is not the only one. I am also able to be more honest with my expectations due to the fact that Karate is a lifelong journey. Other activities and sports have limited participation due to ages and seasons.