Kids Krav Maga is a worldwide phenomenon. It is a program dedicated to teaching children how to defend themselves in certain situations they are most likely to encounter. This is a fun and empowering alternative to traditional martial arts for children. In Krav Maga, the focus is not on drills and forms, it is on imparting tools and strategies that are situation-specific for children. These types of situations include things that are likely to happen at school, on the playground, and in their lives in general. In Krav Maga, three things are stressed: self-defense, fitness, and confidence. The end goal is to have children engaged in the process and gaining in confidence, physical fitness, and ability.
Self Defence
Students of Krav Maga quickly learn strategies of self-defense while staying in shape. They are taught to be aware of their environments and potential risks. They are taught how to respond if they are attacked, and when and how they should avoid a fight. Through teaching children the power of Kids Krav Maga, they have skills to carry with them so they are fully capable of handling a number of challenging situations that come their way, even when there are no adults around to help.
Fitness
Krav Maga extolls the virtues of living your best life through mental and physical fitness. In addition to loads of time spend exercising, Krav Maga classes support exercise with a purpose. Physical activity is linked to self-defence and training the muscles they will need to engage in their preparation. The principles of exercise, mindfulness, and exercise are paramount in teaching children to listen to their bodies and how to safety push their physical limits.
Confidence
One of the main goals of any children’s self defence class is to build confidence through physical and mental strength. A strong mind is always prepared, aware, and confident. Krav Maga focuses as much on the mental as it does on the physical as children are taught to think before they react. They are taught to engage their minds with the reaction process and creatively solve their problems in a number of ways. From confronting a school bully to the stress of an unexpected pop quiz, children need to learn to handle the surprises that life throws at them in a positive and healthy way. Children will always face difficult people and situations; that can’t be changed. What can be changed is how they respond, and through Krav Maga, they can be empowered to understanding the difference between a knee-jerk reaction and a well though-out response.