cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/51050233
Hi everyone! So, my niece is alsmost 6 years old and is very energetic and generaly active as a child. Her parents are thinking of sending her to either Karate or Tae Kwon Do, both for physical and spiritual exercise and development. Which one do you think could fit better for her age and also considering she likes it which is better in the long term?
I did both TKD and Ishin Ryu Karate: I think either or both would be fine really.
More important is the teacher and how the kid gets along with them/the class.
I would also stress that neither are ideal for practical self defense, so if that ever becomes the goal, look at something like Muay Thai, boxing, or Jiu Jitsu.