Benefits of Martial Arts (Children)

• In a survey of 200 parents whose children (ages 5-11) have been in Martial Arts training for at least six months:
  98% said their childrens' behaviour improved!
  
  
• Out of 127 teachers who had hyperactive students in Martial Arts for at least six months:

  (Ages 5-8)	79% improved
  (Ages 9-11)	87% improved
  (Ages 12-16)	97% improved

  
  
• Out of 172 adults enrolled in Martial Arts training, when questioned about their attitude towards life:

  (Ages 18-30)	97% said it had improved
  (Ages 31-50)	100% said it had improved
  (Ages 51-74)	100% said it had improved

  
  
• Out of 111 parents with handicapped children enrolled in Martial Arts, when asked if there were any improvements in their childrens' self-esteem and attitude:
  • 87% saw improvement
  • 13% saw no change (after six months)
  
  
  
• Academic teachers with students in Martial Arts training who had practiced for at least one year:

  (Ages 5-8)	95% improved dramatically
  (Ages 9-12)	81% improved academically
  (Ages 13-18)	91% improved academically

  
  
• In a survey of 121 adults (ages 18-65) enrolled in Martial Arts: in their childrens' self-esteem and attitude:
  • 73% lost 25 lbs. or more
  • 25% lost at least 5 lbs.
  • 2% gained 5 lbs. or le
  
  
  Source: According to the United States Martial Arts Foundation
  Chairman, Robert Ferguson.