I took Taekwondo lessons before. It was really fun. Mostly kicking and blocking attacks. Edited 25-Apr-24 00:45am

Surely he would be able to take a "sample" class for a few and see which appeals

My kids did Karate and they learned so much about life, defense skills and they loved it.

Now a days kids need to know self defence

Any Martial Arts for young children have taught self discipline plus the skills to protect themselves.

I think ju jitsu

one that teaches self discipline - and defence not attacking ppl...bc u can...

I have no idea but surely how to defend yourself.

I believe the following benefits for practising martial arts, especially for someone practising from young age: 1. to learn the survival skills to protect yourself 2. to improve your overall physical health and mental wellbeing 3. to build your confidence 4. to know the morality and principle for life, e.g. respect your team members and opponents In my opinion it is a good idea for people to learn martial arts.

You would be better off asking those who run the martial arts studio as they may have some idea of which one would be the most appropriate for your son.

ASK THE PROS, OR PEOPLE WHO RUN THE CLASSES- WHICH IS THE BEST FIT?

I don't know anything about martial arts. My children played tennis, they swam, one played soccer, one did ballet and tap but none did martial arts.

Any martial arts is great I believe that the children are taught self discipline plus the skills to protect themselves

Any martial arts centre is great for kids to help them stay focused and is a great thing to teach them discipline and great for self confidence

Contact your local sports centres they might help. Point you in the right direction and is good for self defence and self discipline. As long as he is taught that me may not use it on anyone. Good luck

As long as the emphasis is on self awareness and discipline some form of meditation from a master, it should be fine. Check the schools credentials to make sure they are accredited.

Nothing I can provide

I have no idea but like the idea for young people to try

so long at it emphasises discipline any will do

I agree with Judy T 470524

they are all silly

I would choose one that has a great reputation for teaching self defence & respect for yourself and others .

Any justcas long as his interested

Any of them! Your son can choose - let him do whichever he feels inclined to. Look around the local possibilities- there are many types of martial arts but possibly just a few close. Ask around the teachers reputation.

All are good, go and watch some classes and then see which suits.

Taekwondo

My three children learnt martial arts, which helped them build their confidence.

If you're son is interested in learning more balanced, full-body moves, karate might be a better choice. If he is interested in learning fast and more elaborate kicking moves, taekwondo is the better option. But there are many, many good martial arts around and the best way to find out which style is best for him is to try taking beginner classes in many disciplines as possible. Good luck.

I have been exposed to many marital arts pineapple rings and cream, chocolate painting and champagne from navels! But I reckon tattooing is a great marital art! 🤣

What factors are most important for both your 13 year old and yourself. Consider things like injuries, training, competition and also travel involved. Maybe also factor in cost and what the budget is as it can get expensive. I would think doing different trial lessons might help deciding as you and your son would get an idea of what each discipline involves before signing up. Hope that helps.

choose one that teaches discipline and respect

I said go with a beginners martial arts because he is young enough to learn but old enough to pay attention

tae kwon do

If you could ask your son what his outcomes he wants to achieve through martial arts, it may narrow the field for him to do his own research. I'm sure there's great life skills in any form of the art he chooses. Perhaps he wants some father/son bonding.

Take him on a trial for each one and let him decide

My kids were never into Martial arts so unfortunately can't give any helpful comments about this subject, sorry.

i do karate and i'm 58 i love it now into my orange belt so proud of myself for wat i have acheived and i have some nice sensais who help me out their all great friends and good teachers

It is not so much about the type of Martial Art but the instructor which is the important thing to look at. You want an instructor who teaches discipline and not street fighting.

My self I did Karate when I was younger and it teach you a lot of discipline and it's not about fighting, not than physical as judo can be, if you are looking for something different. But I know people who have did judo in the past and are pretty happy too. Always that is well teached with safety and following the rules, both are very safe and fun for kids and adults.

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judo club

The one he enjoys

My cousin started up the Judo club in Gisborne NZ when he came out from England years ago and now his son Jason runs it and they have had great people come from there even Olympic champs. They teach them not only to defend themselves but how to keep calm under pressure, it's also great for them to keep fit and have the mental training to keep their minds in the right place as they get older to not just as kids. Any of these would be great for your son, let him choose which one he thinks he would like the best as he is the one doing it. Maybe take him to watch the class first to see what he thinks.

3 of mine did karate they were trained by Kate sabrano father they entered tournaments and even done a international one . They retired undefeated were in the papers .can be costly when going for gradings for color belts .

Karate

One that is less punishing, to get hurt.

As far as I know, martial arts are designed to teach respect, mental self-discipline, body control, fitness and defence. As long as the child doesn't get "fat Headed" and try their new found skills on somebody else, any of the Arts will be of real benefit.

I did Shotokan Karate my self, you could say for 20 years, though I am still practicing some in my Patio every morning for the last couple of years, so in a way it is longer than 20 years. So of course I would recomend Shotokan Karate, though that is just from personal experience, there is other ways to go. You can see this is what I practiced this morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1KqSlnu4JE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uqw0g3E4BY that is all I did this morning, not much. When starting Karate some one would learn this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyhM-KfhrMs or this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKfL_KpjUeE . then it gets more advanced with each belt. also includes the more basic moves punching, 4 types of kicks, 5 types of blocks ( 3 of them in Heian shodan) you've seen.1 of those block in kukusho, you can see at the end, and the first punch is in both hein shodan and Kunkusho. Edited 20-Apr-24 13:32pm

Have no idea however any form of Martial Arts is a good skill for young girls/women to have; especially in this terrible world we all have to live in 😨

dont know, my children and grandchildren are adults

It teaches respect, discipline and self-defence. My grandkids practice TaeKwonDo and they love it.

Our daughter did TaeKwonDo and loved the sparring, board breaking tournaments and winnings lots of trophies and medals taught her discipline and respect and helped grades in school she ended up a 2nd Degree Black Belt and us 30 years old now

just go and have a look at each field and then decide

Find a Strict, but Fair, club with a teacher who really knows what she/he is doing. Great for Discipline, Teaches Respect, Determination and if any behaviours are needed today it is those.

All forms worthy of signing

I use to do Karate & it's for self discipline & Respect, I really enjoyed it.

My 10 year old grandson does martial arts training & it is amazing for promoting self confidence, self control & respect for others.

I think it is a good way to learn control and to fight

No kids so I can't say. But every time I hear the term Martial Arts, I hear the song Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting in my head!

You can usually go along and watch a couple of sessions of each style. Then you can see how stern the instructor is and how rigorous the routine is. If they don't let you watch I'd just walk away. It also depends on the child too, like if they are timid and maybe getting bullied. Each style has their pros over another style. Is it for self protection or a sport where they may one day compete. Lots of variables to consider.

karate

Karate good bslance

Jiu jitsu as it is a form of defence with discipline.

Karate is good for self defence.

The one where he holds a paintbrush

The basic Karate course will teach socialization and self-defense while showing respect for oneself and other 13-year-old😇 people.

Do it!!!!

They all encourage self discipline and respect for others

Yes my son is loving it

There was a discussion on the radio the other day about kids "wanting" to do various activities, the parents paying for it, and then the kid quickly pulling out again ... sports, dancing, scouts / girl guides, horse riding, etc. Before paying any full term / year fees (often non-refundable because you're taking up a spot and the classes cannot start again to catch-up a later fill-in), you should find somewhere that either offers pay-per-lesson prices or even gives a free trial. That way you can find out if the kids *really* wants to do it or not before paying out huge piles of money.

I played judo for 4 years from the age of 12 till I was 16. I was always a self disciplined child but judo helped me become even more so. I trained 4 nights a week and went to competitions on the weekend so it became my life. I was a state champion and even scouted for training for the first Australian female judo players of the Olympic games, which at that time had only been open for men, but life throws curveballs all the time and it wasn't to be! I have great memories of that time and although I think that your son would enjoy judo I'd suggest you allow him to try out several different martial art styles before finding the right one for him. Just watch out for the pedophiles because they're everywhere in children's sports, and yes, I'm talking from experience! All the best to you and your son Hugh. Thanks for reading.

I did Karate when i was younger and loved it. If that helps

I don't really know but have heard from others that taekondo is good.

I am not sure which is the best but I did it at school and I think it was karate my dad said it would help me to protect myself if I was attacked I think they are all good for self defenceEdited 20-Apr-24 08:07am

Tae Kwon Do

It really depends on your son's interests and goals. However, some popular martial arts classes for teenagers are karate, taekwondo, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Karate and taekwondo are great choices for beginners and focus on developing discipline, respect, and physical fitness. Judo is a good option for those interested in learning self-defense techniques and developing agility and coordination. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a more physically demanding martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. All of these martial arts have their own benefits, so it's worth trying out a few classes to see which one resonates with your son the most.

the best i have found is tai quan do it combines several principles respect others /it teachers restraint / and honesty/ and independence

Check what is available in your area, all teach discipline and are good exercise.

I have no idea because I know nothing about such things. Jehovah's Witnesses don't need to learn how to defend themselves because we have the best protection in the universe, the Creator of it and all things in it! The Bible tells us that when the Great Tribulation starts, at the beginning of Armageddon, Jesus Christ, myriads of angels and the 144,000 with protect us, and remove everyone not trusting in Jehovah God from the face of the earth, just like in Noah's day, but not with a flood! Teach your son about the Bible instead! That is what will save his life, and your families! My Opinion so, please, don't kill the Messenger! ;-D Edited 21-Apr-24 05:02am

Hapkido

Taejkondo

Taekkondo

To quan do

Definitely check out what is in your area, and let your son decide, this way he may remain interested! With my son’s it was sports, with my nephew he chose Ju jitsu and is still participating into his 30’s.

I agree, they teach discipline. My child is learning Taekwondo. He really enjoys it.

All teach discipline let him visit a few different ones and then decide

I suggest you visit a few and determine which one is the best fit for your son. The fit between rigor, camaraderie, intensity, learning, attitude is important. If your son wants a Cobra Kai experience, he may not enjoy a program that focuses more on philosophy, chi, balance and other things. Look at the experience and lineage of your instructor also. Pick the one that he is most comfortable with.

The martial arts school my kid attended promoted respect and honour as well, I believe. I'm not sure about your location of course. I guess checking online reviews could help. Good luck

Doesn't really matter. It's about self-discipline and the ability to stay on a course of action until you achieve a goal you set for yourself.

I am not sure which one to sign up for.

Sounds good

I did judo when I was a teenager, I am 83 now and still remember a lot of the holds. My son also did judo before he was a teen. As some have said, let him look at videos of the various classes, then decide.

I like it, for self defend

Teach them yourself

I always wanted to join Martial arts classes since I was a child.

I am not sure what type of martial arts is best for his age, however I am sure along with self defense skills,ge would also learn self confidence,self control and he would gain self confidence which are all very important skills to have as well

regardless which form of the arts, all children should take part in some form of self defense and it will help to develop self disciplines

Ju Jitsu my grandson goes for it and likes it... not very volatile

Judo is very good. Builds self esteem, teaches control of temper, and discipline

Tai Chi? Loved it as a teenager and now as a senior.Edited 20-Apr-24 04:14am