This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Rejected petition Support an innovative Martial Arts Academy for children in London.

Martial Arts a vehicle to teach self-discipline. The project identified potential benefits within the community through participation. The project aimed to highlight the tangible and intangible benefits on an individual level & segmented group.

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Benefits to students, self-regulation, self-discipline, improved academic performance, tackling obesity, encouraging courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit (Meade TKD 2012). CUIDAR (2004) Stevenson Lee et al (1990) Woodwards (2009).

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