i really really really wanna do karate, but my parents say that it’s expensive and i change my mind too much so they don’t wanna pay for something that i’m not gonna stick to. they are also very hesitant to let me do karate because i’m temperamental. i believe that karate would teach me self discipline though.does anyone have any suggestions on how to convince them?
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Explain to them all the logical reasons for taking Karate. For future self defense, to build self discipline, to better learn respect, and for better fitness.
It would help to find a school that does payment on a month-by-month basis, instead of a plan.
Ask for a membership to a Karate school as a birthday/Christmas/whatever holiday gift.
If you’re sure this is something you truly want to pursue, offer to pay them back any of the tuition they pay, if you quit.
Be sure to go around to multiple schools, sit in on classes, talk to teachers. “Shop around.” Look for the school/teachers that fit you. Have your father/mother go with you, or just make sure they know that you’re doing this kind of work just to choose the right school.
Those are just a few options. I’m one prime example of martial arts helping a person develop (mentally, emotionally, physically, even spiritually in a sense). When I go for an amount of time without practicing or attending class, I find myself lacking, and some of my old bad traits resurface. Even if I go without practicing, and I go back to my old ways, I’m still a much better person than I ever was before. Martial arts is an amazing outlet. In any case, I hope I helped, and I hope it works out for you.
1:If money is an issue, have them try a week-to-week or month-to-month school.
2:Your inconsistency will also be slightly or totally absolved by that
3:Karate is very physical and strenous. And strenous activity relieves stress.
4:If you’re temperamental then most of the techniques you learned based on calm and focus will go to crap if you try to use them in a fight while you’re angry.
5:Karate will teach you self discipline. Tae Kwon Do did for me and they are basically the same thing.
6:If you take karate,unless you’re already in some sort of training,(which I doubt you are if your temperamentality is actually a big problem) then you should be too tired to go bipolar on anyone anymore. At least for a short while.
7:(THIS ONE’S FOR YOU) If you get frustrated easily then Karate might not be for you, because you will fail,miserably, time and time again until you get it down right. And you can’t give up either. You’ll have to stick with it and train hard to get any good at it.
Easy. Let me give you an example.
“I do believe that karate has more positive benefits than negative. I do acknowlege the fact that it can be expensive, but the sport will be utilized and appreaciated for in every way possible. I promise to stic with it, as it will be beneficial not only for me, but for you [the parents] as well. Karate not only is a hobby that I am fond of, but it will become a sport where I can vent my temperment into and let my stress melt away as I become more focused into the sport. It not only teaches self discipline, but strengthens me as a person as well.”
Add extra info, and you’ll be on your way to the first lesson.
“Mom/Dad, I’d like to start karate classes/training. Now before you say know let me tell you that even though karate is a martial art it actually improves your personality. It can make you less of a violent person, discipline me, and actually help me turn into a successful adult. Also, I think karate is a sport I could excel in. Its inexpensive, disciplining, and helps my fitness levels. Also, women of all ages are being targeted today by all sorts different people, and girls are even jumping girls these days, so karate would be a good chance for me to learn self-defense as well. And as far as school goes, I could take after school classes, and these days more and more scholarships are being offered by different martial arts organizations/associations(no lie.) “
I have had similar problem when I was teenager .
My parent wanted my to be a lawyer I wanted to be martial art master .
I w took part time job to pay for my martial art classes . It was in Korea 30 years ago .
I want you to talk with parents to let you try karate , explain to them , you want to try .
Most great masters had same problem , maybe you are next great master?
In my area the leisure centres run karate and you pay a few £ per week. Also they don’t make you wear the suit - track pants and a long sleeved top is all.
If you found something local that did that you could try it out for a few weeks to see if you liked it before committing a lot of money.
tell them you think that karate will teach you self discipline and then tell them you can use it for self defense too!
Not fees are expensive.My Karate monthly fees are just RM5(1.5US$) in my country.By the way,take some real self discipline like Krav Maga or hand 2 hand combat.Aikido is good too.
In case you get jumped, raped, etc..
self-defense. YEAH