05/18/2026
The GOAT 🐐 of Boxing once said, “Discipline, is doing something that you hate, like you love it.” And we AGREE!
As a Martial Arts coach I hear from parents of students often. “My child doesn’t want to train in Martial Arts and I don’t want to force them.” I have 2 things to say on that… 📣
1. Self Defense - Parents force their kids to do things all the time, but generally not things they haven’t become accustomed to. Many of the same parents, “force” their children to play a sport, go to school, eat healthy food, etc. The list goes on. The important factor there is that they have learned those behaviors. Most parents who have done Martial Arts for long enough, will insist their children learn for enough time to become competent enough in Self Defense because they understand the value in this day and age, even right here in Utah ‼️
2. Self Discipline - If you knew your child might have to have to swim one day, you teach them to swim. Kids don’t always like it. But in many cases, parents “force” their kids to learn to swim in case they fall into deep water. In Asia, did you know most public schools teach a Martial Art so the children can be prepared. You could say they are forced. Yes even the girls.
So the big question is, “Is Self Defense something valuable enough to force your child to do(In a safe environment and culture) so they can stand up for themselves?” And the next question is, “What do kids learn by having to commit to 1 or 2 years of Self Defense training?” Let me tell you…
At 🇺🇸🥋 we share our core values of Respect, Discipline, Courage and Teamwork in our mat chats and classes. I believe success is unachievable without these pillars of Professionalism and for the above 2 reasons I will “Force” my kids to do Martial Arts before they are ever placed in the care of strangers without their mom or I present.
If you want to know more, contact me and set up your FREE private lesson we give to all newcomers. 📲☎️🥋 See you on the mats! 🙏
