Karate, kung fu, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai are the greatest martial arts for children. Participating in any of these martial arts styles will enhance children's physical and mental fitness, attention, and concentration. First, let's discuss Karate. Originating in Japan in 1872, Karate is a combat system of self-defense that uses hand techniques, knee strikes, and body movement to defeat an opponent. Children can learn how to defend themselves using simple moves they can understand, which makes Karate one of the best martial arts for kids. Karate is not only good for defending yourself but also for improving your focus, coordination, and endurance. By practicing Karate, you will be able to control your body's energy (ki) and release it at the right time and place. This concept is called "energy management," and it is important in combat because if you don't manage your energy well, you could get hurt. As you can see, there is much more to Karate than just kicking and punching. In fact, Karate is so much more than this that we recommend checking out other martial arts too. There are many different styles of Karate such as Goju-ryu, Shuri-techan, Wado-Ryu, and Chintokyo.