Great question, @Natalija. I did some online digging and came across a meta-analysis "Reducing aggression with martial arts: A meta-analysis of child and youth studies" - DOI:10.1016/j.avb.2017.03.001 that demonstrates that martial arts reduce externalising behaviour.
The study found support for the relationship between martial arts and reduced aggression amongst a range of youth populations.
I think that martial arts with its focus on discipline as well as defense is a fantastic system of exercise. The fighting is merely one aspect and I do believe that it lowers aggression though I've no evidence but opinion to support that so I think a little research is needed to see if I can justify that opinon😁
I did however purchase a few group lessons for my nieces and nephews, I was mainly focused on my nieces gaining the skills they needed for self-defense. But the group was brilliant at teaching restraint and patience.
I've just now started to want to do some myself and am wanting to focus on Taekwondo.
Great question, @Natalija. I did some online digging and came across a meta-analysis "Reducing aggression with martial arts: A meta-analysis of child and youth studies" - DOI:10.1016/j.avb.2017.03.001 that demonstrates that martial arts reduce externalising behaviour.
The study found support for the relationship between martial arts and reduced aggression amongst a range of youth populations.
I think that martial arts with its focus on discipline as well as defense is a fantastic system of exercise. The fighting is merely one aspect and I do believe that it lowers aggression though I've no evidence but opinion to support that so I think a little research is needed to see if I can justify that opinon😁
I did however purchase a few group lessons for my nieces and nephews, I was mainly focused on my nieces gaining the skills they needed for self-defense. But the group was brilliant at teaching restraint and patience.
I've just now started to want to do some myself and am wanting to focus on Taekwondo.