I recently had the opportunity to take my 6 year old son to a beginner’s mixed martial arts class at American Eagle MMA & Kettlebells in Ho-Ho-Kus. It was my son’s first time participating in a martial arts class, and martial arts is quite different from a typical baseball or soccer program setting, so I wasn’t exactly expecting it to go smoothly. Surprisingly, he adapted to the room immediately and followed along with the other children. After the warm-up, the group continued with their routine and my son worked with an instructor separately so he could practice some basic martial arts moves.
They teach disciplines from all around the world, so if you are unsure of whether you want your kid to take karate, tae kwon do or jiu- jitsu, don’t worry about it, they will learn a little of everything here. I always wonder what is the best class to have my son take, and get a bit overwhelmed by it all. This is simple–no researching involved. They learn it all. They get a chance to explore different skills so they can decide for themselves what kind of discipline they like and want to practice more. Click here to read the full article.
