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Capoeira for children: how are classes useful, from how old
Capoeira for children is a type of Brazilian martial art, disguised as dance and play movements. Combines music, songs, acrobatic and dance elements, power techniques. The child learns self-defense not with the help of aggression, but with the help of light and spontaneous movements, inclinations.
Why capoeira is useful for children
Copoeira is a positive kind of martial arts. In training, everyone is charged with such a positive that even the fight goes on with a smile. There is no place for gloom and bad mood. Competitions are held several times, so there are no losers.
Capoeira in children develops flexibility and agility
Why is it better for a child to choose this type of single combat:
- Physical development. Participants do various exercises to strengthen all muscle groups, and correct posture is formed. With the help of acrobatic tricks, children learn to master their body, develop plasticity, flexibility. The child becomes not only strong, but also healthy.
- Musical development. All trainings are accompanied by instrumental music, all participants sing songs. Children develop a sense of rhythm, improve their hearing and voice.
- Learning Portuguese. The songs are played in Portuguese, as well as the names of the movements, counting. After 2-3 years of continuous training, children speak Portuguese at a basic level and above.
- Psychological development. Girls and boys become more disciplined, more self-confident, know how to control themselves, free themselves from fears, complexes, learn to analyze their mistakes. They are trained in acting during solo performances and participation in show programs.
Being engaged in this single combat, the child develops harmoniously.
From what age you can attend capoeira classes
From a very early age, you can start practicing in the section. Such training will benefit even very kids, 2-3 years old. Children are recruited into age groups: 4-6, 7-11 and adolescents 12-15 years old. Anyone can sign up for this self-defense section, regardless of physical fitness.
During training, the vestibular apparatus is strengthened in children, they are not afraid to confront the offender. Such important qualities as self-affirmation, the ability to work in a team, and make decisions independently are also developing.
In training, children learn martial arts, learn the culture and traditions of Brazil, learn to sing and play national instruments. Capueira unleashes the potential of every child, physically and mentally liberates.