Parents want the best for their children, and martial arts is an activity that helps to foster personal growth. Through the practice of martial arts, students learn respect for others, humility, patience, perseverance and determination. It's suitable for people of any age and can be done in a group or individually—no special equipment is necessary. For parents who want to foster their child's development, martial arts is a great activity. It teaches children to respect others, as well as how to be humble, patient, persistent and determined. It's an activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, either in a group or on their own—and no extra gear is needed.