You can begin your child’s martial arts training as young as 4 years of age. Realize that the sooner kids begin their martial arts training, the more benefits they receive. That’s because when young children grow up in a structured, positive environment focused on core values like respect, self-discipline, and health they’re more likely to carry those values with them into their teenage years and on into adulthood. Parents often report seeing dramatic improvements in their kids’ self-confidence, academic achievement, and athletic ability in as little as six months after beginning their training. Additionally, the increase in self-confidence often leads to better social skills, a more positive outlook on life, and the kind of resilience that kids need to confront bullying in an effective way.