My son is 8 yrs old now i want him to learn karate is it the proper age for him, will it effect his height?

Question

are the exercises too tough to hamper childs growth -heightwise. my child is as such interested to go and learn karate and i want him to improve as a person being more confident and self - respected

Answer 1

8-10 years is the right age . be careful in getting the right trainer . Karate will not  effect height.

Answer 2

Perfect age and perfect exercise as it's not something that will put too much pressure on his young limbs.

Answer 3

My husband does martial arts (not karate) and says that the child needs to be able to concentrate through the class.  Most schools he has been at will enroll kids a young as 4-5 as long as they can stay focused through the entire class.  So I think 8 will be a good age to start.

It might not make him any taller, but it should improve his posture since they emphasize standing up straight.

Answer 4

I teach Karate myself and have been doing it for MANY years.   The youngest kid I have had in my class is age 5.  It teachs them allot and respect and self asteam how to protect them selfs.  I think it is a GREAT idea and no it will not do anything to his growth.  I started karate when I was about 6 1/2 and I am 34 right know I started being a teachers helper when I was about 16 and a brown belt.  Know I have numerouse class's of all diff. ages that I teach 3 nights a week in a school.