Did you know that martial arts are studied as self-regulation training?

Article

Self-regulation is the ability to stop, focus, and complete a task despite distractions or emotions.

Tests

A randomized trial of 240 children examined an 11-week taekwondo program and its effects on executive function, motivation and self-regulation.

Jiu-jitsu

In jiu-jitsu, we practice similar skills by controlling movement, reacting to a partner and respecting the "stop" signal. Source: Lakes et al. (2022).