Let's Talk About Martial Arts.
While the first mental image you get might be Bruce Lee or (if you're younger than me) Jet Li, Martial Arts as we know them now have their origins a whole lot further back. Today, there are numerous styles of martial arts practiced in countries all over the world. The most popular styles taught for kids around our area are Karate (origins in Japan), Taekwondo (Korea), and Jiu Jitsu (Brazil).
Why Martial Arts?
Several forms of Martial Arts are also a very popular extracurricular activity for kids and are known to have numerous developmental benefits. When it comes to physical benefits, an analysis of studies showed that martial arts participation in children resulted in increases in cardiorespiratory fitness, speed, agility, strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Many martial arts programs for children specifically promote the self-defense aspect as well (and what parent doesn't worry about how their kids will respond in the face of a bully someday??). Beyond the physical, martial arts have been shown to often have a strong component of mental health benefits as well, including reducing stress and anxiety, strengthening focus, increasing self-esteem, and developing greater emotional regulation.
Have we convinced you yet? If so, check out our handy list below on lots of local options for all those parents out there who could use a calmer, healthier, more focused child.
 Image Credit: cottonbrostudio via Canva |
Kid-Friendly Martial Arts Studios in the Area:
Burlington Macon's Martial Arts, Inc.
309 Huffman Mill Road, Inside Holly Hill Mall, Burlington
Karate (Ages 2+)
CJJF North Carolina
625 N Park Ave, Burlington
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Ages 6+)
Carolina Shin Karate
2436 W Hanford Rd, Burlington
Karate
Champions Martial Arts
107 E. Ruffin St, Mebane
Martial Arts (Ages 4+)
Gracie Burlington Jiu-Jitsu
2322-A South Church St, Burlington
Kindergrappling & Muay Thai (Ages 4+) & Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling (Ages 6+)
IQ Jiu Jitsu
121 Mayo St Hillsborough
BullySafe Program & Character Development Private Lessons (Ages 4+), Group Classes (Ages 5+)
Isaac's Martial Arts
1808 Anthony Road, Burlington
Karate (Ages 3+)
Karate USA
2538 US 70, Mebane
Tang Soo Do Karate (Ages 4+)
 Image credit: Gerville via Canva |
Lee Brothers Martial Arts
793 Boone Station Drive, Burlington
Taekwondo & Hapkido (Ages 5+)
Lee's White Tiger
3137 Garden Rd, Burlington
Tae Kwon Do (Ages 3+)
Mid Eastern Karate Association - Alamance & Guilford Counties - Hombu Dojo
2241 W. Hanford Road, Burlington
Karate (Ages 5+)
New Millennium Martial Arts
3948 Forest Oaks Lane, Mebane
Karate (Ages 6+) and Jiu Jitsu (Ages 12+)
Pink & Fierce Women's Self Defense
216 East Front Street, Burlington
Krav Maga Self Defense (Ages 10+)
Skillz 4 Kidz Martial Arts
2 locations:
~ 906 S Main St, Graham
~ 404 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington
Dynamic Skillz Martial Arts Training (Ages 3+)
Taekwondo Burlington
1252 Plaza Dr, Burlington
Taekwondo (Ages 4+)
Tiger Pasaryu Martial Arts
Hillsborough, NC (classes at Orange County Recreation Center)
Traditional Karate, Kung-Fu and Taekwondo (Ages 8+)
Find the closest kids Martial Arts classes to you!
Ways to Support Macaroni KID Burlington-Hillsborough, a small business run by a local mom:
- Share our newsletter and our site with your local parent friends (they'll thank you for it!)
- Like & Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
- Let businesses know you heard about them through Macaroni KID when you attend local events you found out about through us
- Support our sponsors!
- Your local Macaroni Kid website and newsletter is a FREE resource because of the businesses who sponsor our site.
- Our local businesses are what helps keep our community unique and thriving.
- We greatly appreciate your support in reviewing our sponsors' articles, advertisements, and looking to our business directory to learn more about our beloved local businesses. Click on the ads and links - and if you decide to patronize these businesses, please be sure to let them know you heard about them from Macaroni KID!
Thank you for reading and supporting our local businesses and Macaroni KID!
