Martial Arts Tournament Taking Place in Middletown February 27th

Cromwell Martial Arts, located at 871 Newfield St. Middletown, will be hosting a tournament on Saturday February 27th. Participants will be competing in forms, sparring, and open forms and there will be a karate demonstration at 9am. Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 places in each event and all others will receive medals of participation. Outside schools are welcome to participate. Spectators are welcome free of charge.

The annual tournament offers many benefits for young children, teens, and adults. Martial arts competition can help children understand how competition works in a friendly environment, and that if you try your hardest, you have a better chance to succeed.

Participating in martial arts also burns calories and helps to prevent obesity. Additionally, many children who are active in martial arts are motivated to live a positive lifestyle eating healthier foods, such as fruits and vegetables.

Improved self-esteem is another benefit of martial arts and competition. When a child wins individually or with a team, he or she feels accomplished and recognized. Even when they don’t win, a valuable lesson can be learned: that you can’t win every time and to learn from every competition win or lose. Children learn to hold their head high and feel proud for trying their best.

Martial arts and youth sports can help deter negative behavior because competitive sports provide an outlet for expression, friendship and controlled aggression. Children who have positive influences and friends feel less of a need to participate in risky or negative behaviors.

For more information on the tournament please contact Professor Frank Shekosky at 860-632-8188 or visit www.cromwellmartialarts.com

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