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Why Martial Arts is a game Changer for 3-4 year olds...

Why Martial Arts is a game Changer for 3-4 year olds... 

 

At this age, children are entering their "magical years" of growth and development. They begin experiencing rapid progress in foundational skills, and martial arts provides the perfect structure to enhance this growth in a positive and engaging environment.   

 

Top developmental milestones for 3 & 4-year-olds   

 

Physical milestones   

 

1. Strengthening upper body, core, and lower body muscles to hold positions for 10+ seconds   

 

2. Developing coordination to alternate feet and hands for 10+ reps   

 

3. Enhancing spatial awareness to catch an object from various directions five times in a row   

 

 Intellectual milestones   

 

1. Following directions using verbal cues only   

 

2. Processing and executing three-step (or higher) commands   

 

3. Repeating three consecutive routines or more   

 

 Emotional milestones   

 

1. Developing a "can do" attitude   

 

2. Learning to control emotions when challenged   

 

3. Facing fears, such as trying new activities or meeting new people   

 

Social milestones   

 

1. Learning to take turns   

2. Practicing sharing attention with others   

 

3. Enjoying group activities with peers   

 

How a simple drill targets all four areas of development   

 

Skill focus: Kicking   

 

Drill: Kick it & count it   

 

Benefits:   

this drill helps students practice kicking while walking, counting, and striking a target—which is a big challenge for many children in this age group.   

 

Physical development: many young children favor one dominant leg. this drill strengthens the non-dominant leg by encouraging kicks at waist level or higher.   

 

Intellectual development: counting while kicking stimulates cognitive skills, improving focus and multitasking.   

 

Emotional development: since kicking while walking and counting can be frustrating for young children, this drill builds perseverance and patience—two key emotional skills.   

 

Social development: by taking turns and watching their peers, children learn teamwork and cooperative play.   

 

We don’t just teach drills—we design them with purpose, ensuring each drill builds multiple skills at once. the more we understand how children develop, the better we can serve them through structured, age-appropriate training.   

 

Hope this helps, and have a great day.

 

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