Should children study martial arts?

In general, yes. There are many valuable life-skills to be learned in the martial arts school. Among these are: learning to control aggression, the development of self-respect and self-control, a focus on fitness for life, as well as learning effective self-defense skills. Reputable schools, such as The Grindhouse MMA Academy, teach students to avoid confrontation and violence if at all possible. Proper martial arts instruction should always focus on teaching the individual control - control of self and, if necessary, control of a harmful threat. Anger, cruelty and revenge have absolutely no place in the martial arts.