judo/taekwon-do (and why dont we have a sports section? couldnt decide where to put thsi)

[nailpolish]

dd1 (almost 5) had judo at gym today - she says she really enjoyed it
they are starting weekend classes in judo and taekwon-do next weekend - i cant decide which dd1 would like best
whats best for girls? shes tall, skinny, quite strong and agile

[Blandmum]

didn't we have one at one point?

But I don't think it was used much and tech removed it

[haggisaggis]

My ds (7.5) has been doing taekwon-do for a few months now and really enjoys it. Classes are 1/2 hour of stretching followed by practising kicks, jumps and punches (non-contact!)
ds's classes are about 2/3 boys to 1/3 girls - including young one of 5 or 6
FWIW, dh did judo as a child and wishes he had done karate or taekwon-do isntead!

[nailpolish]

i DO think taekwon-do looks more fun
so do you think this is an ok age to start?

[harleyd]

ds1 does ju-jitsu and loves it. dd1 is rhyming to start it. not sure how similar it is to judo or karate

[nailpolish]

argh! what is jujitsu? also theres karate.....

who can tell the difference?

[harleyd]

i reckon they must be pretty much the same?
i think 5 is dead on to start. dd1 is 6 and im going to let her enrol. am dreading them practising on eachother though

[uberalicelongbottom]

My feeling is that doing Taekwon-do she's less likely to get injured (very little physical contact, no throwing), but still have lots of fun. I used to practice Jujitsu years ago, but I practice Taekwon-do now. It's great for giving kids a sense of discipline. I'll definitely encourage my boys to try it when they're a bit older.

[onlyWotz]

sports section would be good. Just getting my dd1 into wall climbing and was interested to ask for some tips, but didn't bother in the end.

anyway sorry to hyjack.

[nailpolish]

ok i think ill go with taekwon-do
also, thats on a thrus evening, judo is sat mornings, which co-incides with other stuff

[mummypud]

im some1 that did judo for most of my child and teen years and loved every minute of it , i was never fitter than then and it is a great form of self defense, where are you i know of some great clubs !

[nailpolish]

uberalice- thats what i want -for dd1 ot have fun
and use up some energy!

[nailpolish]

uberalice- thats what i want -for dd1 ot have fun
and use up some energy!

[nailpolish]

uberalice- thats what i want -for dd1 ot have fun
and use up some energy!

[nailpolish]

oops

[mummypud]

judo is very hands on ,great fun though

[nailpolish]

whcih do you all think would be best for a 5yr old girl? tall, skinny, agile, shes pretty strong (climbs tree effortlessly)
what abot dd2? shes 3 is she too little?

[harleyd]

i know at the jujitsu place ds goes to they have to be 5

[mummypud]

i dont know how young clubs take kids these days i was 7 when i started and that was thwe earliest they would take , 3 prob 2 yound , i would take her along for trials at both and see which she enjoys best

[mummypud]

oops i meant young

[nailpolish]

shes prob too little.

[nailpolish]

i thought about taking her to both and letting her choose but she will probably want to go to both! the taekwon-do is on a thurs evening which suits ME best -

how much are the little suits they ahve to wear? and what aobut footwear? are gym shoes ok meantime? and short snad teeshirt

[haggisaggis]

Think she'll need to be 5 before they'll take her at taekwon-do. I might start dd in the next couple of weeks now she has reached 5 (also thinking about starting myself as it looks good fun - but ds is a bit unsure of his mum being in teh same class!)

[harleyd]

the suits are £30ish, think its sock soles, no trainers. we were told not to get a suit until he had been at least 8weeks to make sure he liked it ok.

[nailpolish]

they are starting beginner classes at the school next week so i want to make minds up befor ethen