”To train or not to train”

Here is an article that I came across the other day. Hopefully it helps you make some informed decisions!

Reasons to keep your child home from martial arts class:

Pinkeye

Ringworm

Chicken Pox, Measles, etc

Flu and other airborne illnesses

Head Lice, Scabbies

Feverish

Poison Ivy

Some conditions are serious enough to warrant staying home and missing class. Be sure to call the school and leave a message explaining any absence so the instructor can plan for future lessons.

Reasons to bring your child to watch class, but not participate:

Bad behaviour in school or at home

Injuries (Broken bones, stitches, etc)

Muscle strains or joint sprains

Bronchitis

Students who watch but do not participate can be motivated to return to classes quickly. For this reason, it can be a useful vehicle for correcting behaviour outside of the academy. Some ailments are not serious enough to warrant missing the class, but may limit participation. Students who come to watch when they cannot participate can still experience the lessons of the day and stay up to date on the material covered.

Reasons to participate with special precautions for your child:

Asthma

Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

ADD/HD and other Behavioural Disorders

Irregular Heartbeat

Hepatitis/Blood borne pathogens

Previous neck or back injuries

Extruding Xyphoid Process

Near-Sightedness

Certain conditions require special precautions to avoid injury or complications. It is important to notify the instructor if any of the above conditions are present, so the appropriate steps can be taken to allow the student to participate, as some of these conditions can affect the safety of your child and the other class participants.

Thank You.

Stay safe,

Mr. Andrews