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Would Taking Martial Arts Classes Affect Height Growth In Children ?

Would taking martial arts classes affect height growth in children if they start at ages 6-12?
posted on Thu, 31 Mar 2011
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hi,
Not only martial arts but any exercise like jumping,running,swimming,rope jumping,cycling done in childhood can help height growth.
Along with high protein diet it helps more.
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Would Taking Martial Arts Classes Affect Height Growth In Children ?

hi, Not only martial arts but any exercise like jumping,running,swimming,rope jumping,cycling done in childhood can help height growth. Along with high protein diet it helps more.