Kids Karate great for creativity

As a teacher, I always enjoy observing the way young students interact with their parents, siblings, and friends. It reminds me of how young we all used to be, and how we used to perceive every situation from a creative and imaginative point of view. As we grow up we tend to lose a little of our imagination and creativity. This reminds me of a story I would like to share that demonstrates how valuable childlike creativity can be.

It involves a truck that got stuck while driving through tunnel. Firefighters and tow truck drivers were on the scene, and everybody had their own way of trying to get the truck out. Some suggested forcing the truck through the tunnel by pushing it out from behind, while others insisted that it be pulled out backwards through the entrance. Well, they all tried and tried and kept on trying. Nothing was working. The truck was wedged in too hard between the ground and the tunnels ceiling. There was a boy observing the situation from the side with his parents. He just kept smiling while everybody struggled to get the truck out of the tunnel. After a while he turned to his mother and inquired, I wonder how come they dont let the air out of the tires to make the truck smaller.

Every time I teach a childrens class I notice how creative and vibrant all of my students are, and realize that as their teacher I need to be able to create the type of environment that will engage their imaginations in a fun and safe way. In both my practice and my teaching, martial arts have always been a creative outlet. Practicing martial arts offers children a way to express their creativity, and gives them the confidence to feel comfortable doing it.

Mr. B