Question for parents of girls of any age?

Would you rather see the schools teach girls martial arts for P.E. class or other sports? It seems like it would be better for them to learn to protect themselves. Do you think that if enough parents got together that they would be willing to do something like that? I think starting in kindergarden and going thru high school is better than them going gymnastics, soccer, or other sports. These sports are great if they want to do them, but they do not teach them to protect themselves.

Question for parents of girls of any age?
I agree. Girls and boys should be taught to defend themselves. It would be much more beneficial to learn martial arts than play dodge ball or some other silly game.
Reply:No one said kids CAN'T be taught karate. But you can't use karate chops if your 'date' is on top of you holding you down. But you can use COMMON SENSE taught to you by your parents, which says only date in groups and in open settings...especially younger kids. Report It

Reply:My daughter took Karate and it was a great experience for her! I like your idea. Keep trying to make it happen!
Reply:The P.E. has to be fun. Do you really think your daughter would use Karate on an attacker?
Reply:Sounds like a good idea.
Reply:I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD DO ALL THESE SPORTS AND MARTIAL ARTS AS WELL, Y DO ONE WHEN YOU CAN DO ALL
Reply:I'm sure state board of education guidelines require that the PE curriculum be varied. However, I bet a group of parents could get them to ADD martial arts.





Great idea!
Reply:every once and awhile on wednesdays a volunteer comes to teach the class about martial arts. Good idea. Try writing to the state.
Reply:I think is only appropriate for children that are mature enough to understand that martial arts is for protection, not bullying.


I think it's important for children to be able to run around and play dodge ball and burn off some energy and most importantly have fun while in PE.


Martial arts is great, but it requires a lot of patience and work and not everyone is into it.


The games are important part of PE, it gives them excerise as well as fun. Martial arts would be a great thing to introduce into PE, but not to replace PE.
Reply:Sure, and on rainy days we can take them out to the shooting range so they can learn some more self defense.


My wife's an ex-soccer chick, trust me, with her thighs and calves, one good kick (w/o the martial arts) and she'll but anyone down.
Reply:I agree somewhat. If they do do Martial Arts it shouldn't just be for girls. I don't think you should get rid of the games in P.E. completely just for Martial Arts. You shouldn't start kids in kindergarden since they're only 5 years old. It takes to much commitment for them. Martial Arts should be taught as an Extra Activity out of school hours like track. Plus takes about 3or more years to become a black belt. It'd teach them discipline, determination, commitment, etc.
Reply:it be nice for girls to do just like that, me iam a master and you can take any class at any age and i know more people takeing classes in collage so it good for women to do as you say ,, ask mom and dad ,,
Reply:i think it is a good idea perhaps teach the girls more affective moves than the boys incase of rape like u says


but bad points towards it is it may cause more fights in school more fights that will be unable 2 control and some of them might use the moves to there advantage


but good idea tho
Reply:I agree with you some, but parts of your questions open you up for debate.





1. You say alot of girls are date raped.





This may be true, but instead of teaching girls how to fight themselves out of the situation, how about we educate them FIRST on the best ways to prevent ever being in a situation like this. Things like never walk alone after dark, and never drink liquor around people you don't know and trust well.





2. You stated to teach martial arts to the girls but not the boys.





This is very biased, especially since boys typically get bullied more than girls. Again I say educate the girls (and boys) FIRST to avoid bullies and notify authorities when they are harassed. Kids on the playground karate chopping each other isn't the best solution.





With all that said, I definitely would make sure any daughters of mine know basic self-defense. But educating them to avoid bad situations will be the most important lesson I can teach.
Reply:That's a great idea. They should also teach chess. The 2 side by side are weaponry (should they need to defend themselves).
Reply:When i was in prek we had a martial arts class