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Prevent Childhood Obesity with After School Activities

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Obesity is the result of an imbalance in the amount of calories being consumed versus the amount being expended. Genetic, environmental and behavioral factors all have an effect on obesity rates. Health effects of childhood obesity range from cardiovascular risk factors to bone and joint problems. The good news is healthy lifestyle habits, such as the exercise from after school activities, can help.

Why After School Activities are Important

PRO Martial Arts offers after school activities for children throughout the Naperville area. Frequent aerobic exercise contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Most elementary schools don’t offer gym classes every day and the majority of high school students don’t have a daily Phys Ed class. Therefore, it’s important to have activities outside of school which encourage fun physical activity. Martial arts classes don’t feel like cumbersome exercise; they are fun and build a sense of community.

How Martial Arts Improves Wellbeing

Our martial arts classes affect not only your child’s physical wellbeing, but overall balance and wellness. Lessons taught in class benefit your child far into adulthood. Karate is a discipline of the body and mind and teaches children to have respect for their bodies and others. Physical exercise also helps with mood and emotional wellbeing. After school activities, like practicing martial arts at our Naperville dojo, can help decrease anxiety, stress, tension and depression.

The physical benefits of after school activities are numerous. Along with helping to avoid childhood obesity, children gain a long term positive relationship with fitness helping them to have a strong and healthy body. Martial arts can help your child improve their coordination, balance, strength, posture, and overall fitness level. Our parents often notice an overall improvement in the overall health of their child from regularly engaging in martial arts.

Your best bet for avoiding childhood obesity is to keep your child engaged in after school activities they enjoy. PRO Martial Arts of Naperville teaches a healthy lifestyle along with manners, goal setting, leadership skills, respect, and discipline. Our after school activities help make children healthier both emotionally and physically. Karate helps kids feel strong and delight in what their bodies are capable of. As confidence builds and kids achieve measurable goals, they will be excited to continue working.

To learn more about our dojo and for information on our after school activities, please call (630)451-8918.


Martial Arts Naperville

Nikki A, Naperville, IL

What an amazing team! Our son, Azeem, has gone from having a hard time with discipline and respect to saying yes sir and being able to show respect at all times. He's learned to protect himself at the age of three and protect his baby sister. He LOVES going and is excited EACH day he goes. Thank you for being amazing.

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Madelyn H, Aurora, IL

My daughter has been taking classes here at Pro Martial Arts for about 5 months now. I wanted to wait to write a review because of two reasons. One I like to know if first impressions are accurate, and two there were some staff changes that turned out to be great changes!

We love this school. We found this place because my daughters friend had a birthday party here. She loved it right away. My husband and I were not as sure that it would be a good fit for her because she takes after me and has horrible coordination. We were amazed at not only how patient all of the instructors were and still are with her but how much her coordination has not stopped her from trying to succeed at all the steps being taught. I believe that is only because the instructors never criticize, they are alway up beat  and positive. The instructors are all awesome and really try to help all the kids learn how to do each move correctly but still make it a fun atmosphere.

I love that there is an area that parents can sit and watch the class not all s schools offer this. I enjoy seeing what is being taught and how she is progressing. This waiting area sometimes is a little crowded, but for the most point everyone is nice and quiet so the class is not distracted. If the kids in class do get distracted the instructors quickly get their attention back where it should be without missing a beat. We are thrilled to be able to bring our daughter here and hope to continue for years to come.

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Victor S, Naperville, IL

I have never seen my son take to something so completely and so enthusiastically. He is enjoying every second and the values from Pro Martial Arts are perfect for him. He also is active and using his energy very constructively. He also loves his instructors and loves the fun he's having.

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