I just wouldnt' raise them like that

I think that both of these go together. Maybe this 'sparring' is how these two relate to one another. Everyone relates to the person they spend the most time with in a different way. Fairness has to do with bias and injustice. Is this really the case here? Maybe this is why their parents got them into martial arts. So they could act out their agression toward one another in a disciplined environment. Maybe they aren't 'sparring' as much due to this class.

I think it's a good idea for you to say they can practice but not have bodily contact. This will hopefully keep them from hitting one another all the time. And they have their martial art practice to do all of that.

I agree that children shouldn't be "hitting" each other, except in a controlled situation like the class. However, I don't think learning defense is a bad thing, there is a time and a place to for self defense and while you hope and pray they never need it, its better to be safe than sorry.

My goodness, I can't allow my little ones to hit each other that way even if only to practice their martial arts lesson. I think it is teaching them to be violent. Martial art is only for protection and not for hurting each other. Indeed they can always practice without any body contact. I want to my kids to play and enjoy each others company and not to box or kick each other.

I think that there is a fine line for sure. Alot of people look at different sides of it, but where children are concerned, yes, I think discipline should be the main focus. People in martial arts are considered lethal weapons after reaching a certain point and that certainly should be considered.

I don't have a problem with kids fighting... I mean, it's a part of sibling rivalry and kids' way to solve problems... no matter how well they are raised, kids are not philosophocal enough usually to understand that you can talk matters over in a tranquil way, with proper arguments... because that they are going to practice when they grow up. Also, it depends on if they beat each other breathless, after the spur of the moment after a silly debate, or when they practice. A martial art can't be properly practised after a certain level with no body contact (only if it's like a dance kind of one)... because it is a fighting sport overall, and it, I think, among other things, help the kids defend themselves when they are attacked by strangers... how are they gonna defend themselves if they are not let in bodily contact??? But if they just beat each other up after arguing about who should watch the TV, without any calm and relaxed attitude, it's a waste of money to send them to martial art classes.

I think a martial art can be good thing for a child to learn as it is a good source of discipline i also think it is a good thing for them to learn a martial art for defensive reasons.However they shouldnt practice with physical contact at home as they may hurt themselves.I think any practice involving physical violence should only take place in the training sessions with a proffesional as they can monitor the contact and give guidance as to what is safe.

No one should ever be teaching their children to hit, even if they are in martial arts. The last time I checked martial arts was suppose to be taught more for a self defense not to use against your siblings on your loving room couch. I don't like kids that hit, and I think any parents should punish their child when they do. I have two kids that bicker nonstop with each other over everything it seems and while I usually let them "fight" it out I would never let them lay a hand on the other over it especially because most of the time it is over nonsense like why he or she walked passed and looked at them....very stupid, but when they do decided to hit they are instantly punished for it because that is not how I want my kids to think they handle problems in their lives and your family should encourage the same no hitting rule. I know it can be hard though when it comes to family or even friends and how they raise their children, you will be treading on thin ice of you bring it up I am pretty sure of that and while you are bothered by it and it does seem right to say something about them hitting because hitting is not good you almost have to pick your battles here because if you say something it might just cause more trouble and you have to think is it worth it? Best of luck to you and hopefully they can learn to not hit!

I agree that discipline is necessary and self defense is important also. I also agree that you should set rules and that they need to honor them. I also know that martial arts is not to be used to fight but to defend. It is alright to practice,and if they are becoming physical then they need to be wearing protective gear and supervised. The children should have learned that martial arts is a form of defense and that it is not supposed to be used for fighting because they want to. If the children are not learning the importance and the discipline of martial arts then perhaps they are to young to be in class.