cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/51050233
Hi everyone! So, my niece is alsmost 6 years old and is very energetic and generaly active as a child. Her parents are thinking of sending her to either Karate or Tae Kwon Do, both for physical and spiritual exercise and development. Which one do you think could fit better for her age and also considering she likes it which is better in the long term?
At six years old it’s about the gym, coaches, and culture rather than the specific martial art. Find one you like and your kid is enthusiastic to keep attending. As someone who worked at a gym for a while and kinda know the various business strategies, make sure you factor in costs of testing, tournaments, equipment, etc. and not just monthly membership. Some have big monthly rates. Some are low but charge for every little thing.
If a kid really gets into martial arts and wants it to be their Main Hobby, it’s good for them to try various arts anyway.