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[quote=Anonymous]DD started when she was three.  I started her young, because she was a kid who needed routine, and was resistant to anything new, and if she needed to do something (and I firmly believe that children need to learn two things, self defense and swimming), it had to be introduced early.

At that age, it's mostly just fun, but also learning to listen, basic manners, that sort of thing.  At 4, they start learning curriculum.  She got her black belt last year at age 8.  She will be going for her second degree next year.

She has gone from being a shy, unsure kid, to being confident.  She can handle conversations with adults, and knows how to stick up for herself.  She has learned how to deal with bullies, and that it doesn't necessarily have to involve physical confrontations.  The activity also keeps her fit.  She has started assisting in classes for the young kids, so she's learning how to teach, as well as learning herself.  And learning to be patient, being positive, how to give feedback, all sorts of useful stuff.  If she keeps up her practice, when she is old enough, she will have a job built into her training.[/quote]

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