The ultimate who, what, where and why reference book for parents in search of a martial arts school and a positive experience for their children. The authors answer dozens of questions about choosing a martial arts school and understanding what's going on once lessons begin including: evaluating an instructor's credentials; understanding contracts and membership agreements; spotting unsafe facilities/exercises; preventing injuries; purchasing the right safety gear; and, helping your child get the most from his or her martial arts lessons. This title is an invaluable resource for parents. It includes check list and evaluation sheet for objectively comparing schools and instructors. It helps you to know which questions you should be asking and what answers signal a potentially positive experience for you and your child.
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Faced with a child who wants to learn karate, most parents rely on the telephone book or word of mouth recommendations. Now they can turn to this excellent resource for guidance on evaluating an instructor's credentials and teaching methods, spotting unsafe practices,making smart decisions about membership contracts and more. -- Independent Publisher Magazine
If you have a little one who wants to try out the martial arts, you might want to look at this book... -- Green Bay Press Gazzette, Oct. 11, 1998
The $14.95 price tag is very minor when compared to the hundreds of dollars in headaches a little research might save. -- Martial Arts and Combat Sports, January 2000
With inside tips and practical hints, the Parents' Guide answers a variety of questions... -- De Pere Journal, September 24, 1998
If you have a little one who wants to try out the martial arts, you might want to look at this book... -- Green Bay Press Gazzette, Oct. 11, 1998
The $14.95 price tag is very minor when compared to the hundreds of dollars in headaches a little research might save. -- Martial Arts and Combat Sports, January 2000
With inside tips and practical hints, the Parents' Guide answers a variety of questions... -- De Pere Journal, September 24, 1998
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I run community outreach programs, and make this book available for ALL my students and their parents. After years of being taken for a ride myself by various martial arts studios, I find the information in this book to be PRICELESS! If has concise, easy to read and follow chapters, as well as all the right questions that you should ask yourself (AND the instructor) before signing up (and definitely before signing a contract.
I recommend / suggest this book to ANYONE looking to take martial arts.
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"Mom, Dad, I'd like to learn martial arts." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sparring equipment, upper belts, martial arts classes, belt rank, does the instructor, belt level, trial lessons, martial arts styles, martial arts schools, master instructor Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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"Mom, Dad, I'd like to learn martial arts." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sparring equipment, upper belts, martial arts classes, belt rank, does the instructor, belt level, trial lessons, martial arts styles, martial arts schools, master instructor Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Japan History, Item Cost, Kosaka Sensei, Bruce Lee, Korea History New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Superguides: Martial Arts by David Mitchell in Back Matter
- Learning Disabilities by Chelsea House in Back Matter
- Learning Disabilities: The Interaction of Learner, Task, and Setting (4th Edition) by Corinne Roth Smith in Back Matter
- Child Development by John Mitchell in Back Matter
- Child Development (Harpercollins College Outline Series) by Bill Cunningham in Back Matter
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