Many parents are interested in how old they can enroll their child in the karate section. Isn't it dangerous to practice karate at an early age? And isn't it too late to start as a teenager?
How old to start practicing
You can start practicing karate as early as 3 years old. At this age, children are very active, they get to know the world, they are interested in everything. Training for them will be like a game. Most likely, they will be given exercises for general physical fitness, play tasks and, finally, the basics of karate.
Karate is not only physical, but also spiritual development. Children at the age of 3 may not understand a lot, but from childhood self-discipline, self-confidence, and respect for others will be formed in them.
When giving a three-year-old child to karate, it is important to find a good coach. He must not only master the martial art, but also be able to find a common language with children, work with them.
5-6 years is the ideal age to start karate. Children at this age are ready both physically and spiritually. They are already able to understand and master the technical and tactical nuances of karate.
If your child is already over 7 years old, then it is better that he himself has a desire to practice karate. There is a desire - feel free to sign up.
It is not too late to start practicing at the age of 14-15. With the desire and hard training, you can achieve great success, become the champion of the district and even Russia. In any case, you can train for yourself, for general development - it's never too late.
Danger of injury
It should be noted that there are contact (Ashihara, Kyokushinkai) and non-contact (Shotokan, WKF karate) styles of karate. For children, it is recommended to choose the non-contact style. In this case, the risk of injury is very small.
In addition, in karate there is a division into kumite (conducting fights) and kata (performing a set of techniques). This is not to say that kata is safer than kumite. In any case, bruises, sprains, etc. are possible during training. As with any sport.
