Beyond the training

mats:
The benefits of martial arts
training on youth
 Physical
1. Increased focus and attention due to the
repetitive and rigid movements
Benefits introduced by the martial arts;

of Martial 2. increased balance;

3. improved cardiovascular and aerobic fitness;
Arts and
4. increased muscle mass, strength and speed.
 Socio-Psychological
1. An increase in self-confidence, self-reliance,
independence, and self-reliance
Benefits correlated with prolonged practice;

of Martial 2. a decrease in anxiety, depression, aggression,

and hostility;
Arts 3. a decrease in the feeling of vulnerability to
threats such as physical assaults; and
4. a higher level of overall respect.
 Taekwondo
Traditional
vs. Modern
Wushu – Taolu
Martial
Arts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
 Conceptual Framework
• Participation Motives
• Experience with the
Students
teacher and training
approach Phenomenologica Distinction of
• Perceived Effects of l analysis of effects of
Martial arts training experiences martial arts
Parents among three practice
different martial towards
arts (Taekwondo, positive
Wushu and social-
 Description of Mixed Martial psychological
Arts) responses
Teachers martial art
 Teaching methods
and approaches
Key Aggression
Self-Regulation
Themes
 Students
50 young martial arts practitioners will be interviewed in a
separate room before or after their training.
30 Taekwondo, 10 Wushu, and 10 MMA practitioners.
All participants should have had at least 2 years experience in
training.
Methodology Parents
Willing parents would be given a questionnaire and will be
filled-up during the child’s interview.

Teachers
Will be given a questionnaire and will be interviewed for
further