Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Seasonal vs Year Round

Most team sports have a specific season which is fine. The only problem with this is what do the kids do in the "off" season. Many kids are not interested in multiple sports for various reasons. Many of the kids end up doing NOTHING in the "off" season and usually get into trouble if they are not kept busy. Martial Arts training is year round because it is a life style vs just an activity. Since team sports are seasonal, many of the skills are degradable when not consistently practiced. Martial Arts training requires consistency and is a skill building process.
Most team sports end once the school days are over. Martial Arts can be trained for a lifetime.