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Yes/No you have to think about the positive aspect that he is probably going to be at least a little violent in the first place. Now you have to look at the release you will be providing for him martial arts is a physical hands on activity maybe this will release his aggresion. Not only will it be a release but it will allow him to have some individual attention that is positive and structured. Martial Arts provides a lot of skills that are needed to function as do a lot of sports like dicipline, decision making, self motivation, team work, forgiveness, sense of self worth, focus, vision, and goal setting. These skills are skills that i use everyday i can't imagine anyone who doesn't. Put him in something how does he know he doesn't like playing any other sports has he tried if not take him to some practices for other sports keep him busy in something that is positive and fun something that is going to allow him a release of his pinned up anger. He will begin to look forward to the time to be able to release. My son is 8 i keep him in physical team sports all year i make him at least try it go to a practice b4 he tells me he don't like it most of the time he enjoys the activity if nothing else. I also get him things that have to do with the sport that makes him feel like he is important to the team and like he is special. The truth is he is important and special but he needs to feel like he is, i aggree that academics are a big part of thier life and they are important. Sports has become something that is looked at as optional and is in some cases but much of what our children struggle with in thier social skills can be learned in a gym, on a field, or on a court somewhere. I know i sound like a coach but i am not i am just a parent that is trying to balance the struggle that has been laid in front of me. It is tough and sometimes i feel like giving up is the thing to do but i look into his big brown eyes and i know i would die for him as i would for all my children, so if he has to hate me for a second to progress in his life then so be it others will disagree with what i am saying but all you can do is try different things positive things that will help your child with what they are having problems with good luck.

Martial arts was used as a suggestion for my son as well, but was told to check into different styles. Some are more physical where as others focus on the mental just as much. I was told it would help his self esteem, his balance, his focus, and his discipline. Also his respect for others. Just be cautious alot of the places here wanted me to sign him up for a year and I refused just in case he doesn't like it. I believe it would be worth a shot. As long as your son realizes martial arts are geared for self defense not just to be able to fight when he feels like it. My husband has 3 black belts and is really thinking of enrolling our son in something like tai kwon doe or tai chi.