My question is, if you wanted your kid to train in a TMA, what would you direct him towards in order to help him to be more prepared in his chosen art. I've seen guys who come from karate join our school and they have lots of habits that are hard to break especially when it comes to fluidity.

From my experience, Chinese arts are extremely technical and kids don't have the concentration for it, Karate and TKD are more accesible as its more fun and more sport-orientated.

My only answer was, Gymnastics...but he runs the risk of becoming top-heavy, or dancing.

More traditional sports such as football(soccer),basketball, baseball, cricket, rugby which tends to deal with a lot of body dynamics in order to maximise performances was my only answer...

Thoughts?