Instructors provide positive enforcement of what each child does well and gives each student something to work on. One mother of a child with ADHD, said, AThe martial arts stretched his level of concentration, and he responded very well to encouragement from the instructor. The instructor should always give constructive, positive feedback. E.g., they will be assigned push-ups just like anyone else for not following certain expectations. They shouldn't be singled out or given special attention.
Classes provide physical and mental learning.
Students are constantly given a variety of training drills. Instructorsmust set individual goals for students. The goals will be kept simple, such as kicking higher or kicking faster, breaking a board, learning a new technique. Instructorswill talk with parents on children's progress toward their goals. The martial arts constantly builds confidence in students.