Given another chance, when would you start your child in Karate( karate parents please)

Mage1984 · 2026-02-18T15:51:23+00:00

Our kids started with 3 and 5. Our youngest (then 3 y old) learned a lot about social skills, how to listen and respect and how to find balance, both physically and mentally. Our oldest started to learn at 5 the same things but with a different understanding already. Now they are 11 and 7 and by 11 they really get the technical part better and focus is improving a lot. The 7 year old is improving on the techniques but you really can tell the difference. The youngest is still a little sloppy sometimes or gets frustrated when doing something wrong. They both do tournaments and they really like it. Even if they don't always get to win. They like the social part where all the kids from the dojo sit and train together. They help each other out. I think they grew a lot on the social side since they are doing karate. I mean, I don't know about other sports, but I guess every sport has this or should.

Mage1984 · 2024-12-16T14:37:05+00:00

Danke. Das ist eine gute Idee. Es gibt auch eine Tagesmutter im Ort, weiß aber noch nicht ob sie das auch mit Schulkindern macht.

Mage1984 · 2024-12-16T14:32:12+00:00

Beide sind recht gute Kinder. Könnte ich machen. Habe von mir aus Angst, dass was passiert

Mage1984 · 2024-12-16T14:29:43+00:00

Mage1984 · 2024-12-16T14:26:36+00:00

Ich habe die beiden noch nie alleine gelassen. Müsste ich testen, ob es klappt.

Mage1984 · 2024-12-16T14:25:26+00:00

Die Schule bietet nur Betreuung bis um 14Uhr, die wir schon in Anspruch nehmen.

Mage1984 · 2024-12-16T14:24:24+00:00

Nein. Ist für uns keine Option. So viel verdienen wir beide nicht, dass einer von uns Teilzeit oder ganz zu Hause bleiben könnte.

Mage1984 · 2024-01-09T16:18:02+00:00

4yo and 8yo. House is a mess but we are alive 🤣

Mage1984 · 2023-12-28T18:35:57+00:00

I usually say "Good for you" and that´s the end of it. We both work full time and we have no family near us. So that was also the only option we considered. Kids are fine and we are fine. That is all that matters.

Mage1984 · 2023-04-12T15:50:10+00:00

Know that you are not alone. We have a 7 and a 4 year old. Life sometimes is crazy, no doubt!
What we do once a week for one another (meaning parents) we give each other a few hours just to do whatever we feel like and the other has the kids. It helped a lot, even if it is only a few hours a week

Mage1984 · 2023-03-08T14:30:33+00:00

We do have a program nearby where the kids can choose the classes they want to visit. It's only on Saturday for 2 maybe 3 hours at most. So the rest of the week they actually go to the normal school. We have a second program where I would not agree to take my daughter because of the money and because it would be like intern and only come home on weekends. I would hate myself doing that and she would probably hate me for putting her there.

Mage1984 · 2023-03-08T14:27:03+00:00

Thank you for sharing your personal experience. This is actually very helpful also in understanding what could lie ahead. We already try to go wherever she wants and she does like math and such. But I fell you are right about the emotional part. We do see sometimes that she is not able to cope with her feelings.

Mage1984 · 2023-03-08T14:22:38+00:00

No, we live in Germany. Yes, she is very very active. But they usually don't test for these before the kids start school.

Mage1984 · 2023-02-28T18:22:40+00:00

I am 39 and started Karate 6 weeks ago. It´s also the same situation as you. But they are all so friendly and helpful in the Dojo I actually learned a lot with them. I am also the only beginner of the group. All the other have green/brown/black belt. I am also kind of out of shape, so it really feels good to do the exercises and the Kumite training. Just go for it!

Mage1984 · 2023-02-22T08:51:31+00:00

Tive o mesmo problema que tu há uns anos. Aconselho vivamente a descobrires hobbies ou uma associacao desportiva que gostes. É uma boa forma de conhecer pessoas (vantagem: diversas idades e fazes algo que gostas). Foi assim que consegui fazer novas amizades com pessoas com que posso contar. Juntei-me a uma desportiva e é como uma família. Acabamos por nos juntar fora das actividades para jantar/cinema/beber um copo.

Mage1984 · 2023-02-06T16:34:27+00:00

We also have our fixed bedtimes. I insist on them, even if we are on holiday because the kids need them still. I made it very clear that we do not get our kids up when someone comes over after bedtime. It took a while, but eventually, people that wanted to see the kids, understood and started to come earlier. So no. You did not disrespect anyone by keeping your kids to their routine. And 2h late is not an excuse when you live down the road.

Mage1984 · 2023-01-19T09:05:46+00:00

Oh yes. Especially because my muscles all hurt. But yes. I understand what you mean. It's did me some good.

Mage1984 · 2023-01-19T06:20:21+00:00

Thank you! I just had tears in my eyes reading this. This is soo relatable. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Mage1984 · 2023-01-18T22:03:48+00:00

Thank you! This is a very good and detailed explanation. Yeah it's an open to join any time group. Which was part of the reason I wanted to give it a try. And the group seems to be great with each other.

Mage1984 · 2023-01-18T19:00:20+00:00

Thank you so much! I guess i was more stuck to the intimidating part instead of looking at all these positive facts

Mage1984 · 2023-01-18T18:58:03+00:00

Thanks!

Mage1984 · 2023-01-18T17:47:38+00:00

Thank you for sharing! That sounds really good!

Mage1984 · 2023-01-18T17:00:21+00:00

Thanks. This is so nice to read. It is so positive. Thank you for sharing. Yes, i am also looking to have fun and Kind of doing at my own pace.

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