Hand-to-hand combat section for children: both sports and self-defense
Hand-to-hand combat refers to a type of martial arts that includes elements of karate, jiu-jitsu, gymnastics, yoga and others. Hand-to-hand combat for children is suitable not only as an active sport aimed at physical development - it is a section in which boys and girls can learn self-defense skills that are so necessary for them in life.
Hand-to-hand combat lessons for children are an adapted system for mastering basic attack and defense techniques. Groups are formed according to age. Children perform exercises necessary to improve their health, while older children practice combat techniques. In addition, a child can sign up for classes with a trainer in a group or individually.
Hand-to-hand combat and children are quite compatible categories. The program is built taking into account age-related psychology and is based on the pedagogical aspect: kids learn to be brave, strong, dexterous, resilient, self-confident, at the same time, respect their elders and not be afraid of difficulties.

Strength for good is the motto of the hand-to-hand combat section for children, which operates at the “5th Element” healthy pleasure club in Kyiv. This type of martial arts is suitable for children from 5 years old, but children begin to practice fighting techniques at the age of 8-9 years.
At the initial stage, the coach pays more attention to developmental sports exercises and outdoor games. Little warriors learn the elements of acrobatics, master the rules of combat, and become familiar with the prohibitions.
Among the advantages of the hand-to-hand combat section in the “5th Element” club: a guarantee of safety, an excellent material and technical base, allowing children to get only pleasure from classes. We employ highly qualified trainers who have reached impressive heights in martial arts and have many years of experience in coaching.
Are you interested in an interesting sports section? Hand-to-hand combat awaits your child!
Children’s hand-to-hand combat is recommended for children with low self-esteem, those who cannot stand up for themselves and often become an object of ridicule from their peers. Martial arts develop in a child a strong, strong-willed personality with a good character. Parents notice positive changes in the behavior of their daughter or son after the first training sessions.
Hand-to-hand combat is a section that will be an excellent leisure option for an active child who does not know what to do with his energy. Classes discipline, form positive personal qualities aimed at self-discipline, endurance, patience, listening and understanding.
In the hand-to-hand combat section, children acquire important life qualities such as concentration, reaction speed, willpower training, independence, and intuition. The basic self-defense skills you learn can be useful in the future.
Sports activity in a group unites. In the hand-to-hand combat section, children make new like-minded friends. The authority of the coach is transferred to the child’s attitude towards parents and teachers at school.
Hand-to-hand combat is useful for children because it strengthens their overall physical condition, improves immunity, and promotes the harmonious development of the body. This includes strengthening musculoskeletal tissues and preventing scoliosis.
Children’s hand-to-hand combat can become a hobby for life. The child has the opportunity to receive a rank and build his own career in sports. This means realizing yourself professionally.
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- Strength Training Anatomy / Frederic Delavier - Human Kinetics, 2006
- Здоров'я через фізичні вправи / Лариса Кравченко - "Веселка", 2014
- Тренування з інтервальними навантаженнями / Вікторія Лісенко - "Наш Формат", 2019


