People who understand what The Martial Arts are truly for know that they teach many good things, including self-discipline, self-confidence, self-control and most importantly, how to avoid fighting. I believe that if some form of Martial Arts with these core beliefs was taught by QUALIFIED instructors in grades 1-12 that many of the problems caused by "juvenile delinquents" as well as even adults could be partially or completely avoided.
I believe that children who practice Martial Arts under good teachers grow up to have less mental health problems and less aggressive tendencies. This could keep the crime rates down and promote peace over war, tolerance, and overall health (obviously including physical health which is not the least of concerns). In the event that there IS a physical threat to a child or adult who's trained in this way, they will be able to meet it with a combination of strength, skill and calm, both in body and mind.
I would like to see these classes supplement (being given as much time and focus) or completely replace "Phys. Ed." where the goal of most sports is to dominate and put down your "opponent". Yoga especially would be useful in developing a more rational and critical thinking-oriented approach to life, rather than a violent, closed-minded type of mind-set.
As always, all Credits generated by this petition will be used to help animals or humans.
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Start teaching Eastern Martial Arts and Yoga in school grades 1-12
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