Martial arts in the system of the new ukrainian school

author: Olexandr Prytula

Urgency of the research. In the context of the modern development of Ukrainian education, youth education and strengthening of patriotism, martial arts can become the basis for the formation of discipline and self-control, social adaptability and development of communication skills, promotion of a healthy lifestyle in both physical and psychological terms, harmonisation of personality, etc.

Target setting. The New Ukrainian School concept emphasises that every child is a unique individual, naturally unique and talented. Accordingly, it is necessary to develop them comprehensively by promoting martial arts, building physical strength, and developing a strong spirit.

Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. To study the peculiarities of martial arts, the categorical apparatus and methodological approaches developed in the concepts of the following researchers are appropriate: V. Belan, V. Havryliuk, A. Girak, O. Horbenko, N. Kovtun, S. Kubitskyi, Y. Kurylenko, M. Lyakh, V. Oliynyk, Z. Okhirmenko, L. Rybalko, K. Sobolyuk, S. Khomenko, Y. Yaremchuk and others.

The research objective. To reveal the role of martial arts in the system of the New Ukrainian School.

The statement of basic material.  The article considers martial arts as an effective means of forming physical strength and a strong spirit, which is harmoniously correlated with the basic provisions and purpose of the New Ukrainian School (NUS). In addition to the traditional tasks of the physical and spiritual development of schoolchildren, martial arts will contribute to the national-patriotic and civic education of the individual, which is the basic idea of the Concept of NUS. In general, they form the basis for the harmonious development of a youth; help the assimilation of civic and moral values. An effective method of psychophysical and moral and worldview education of youth is analyzed – horting is a national sport of Ukraine, which is based on the cultural-ethnic, health-strengthening and combat traditions of our people. Its unconditional advantages for youth are: assimilation of national and universal values; education ofinner-personal culture, development of significant willpower, and healthy lifestyle skills for comprehensive spiritual and physical development.

Conclusions. Martial arts techniques are invaluable in developing willpower, concentration, strength, and self-discipline in modern youth. These techniques are implemented with individual approaches to psychophysical characteristics. When applying the general methodology of teaching martial arts to young people, the trainer should also develop individual means of mastering new techniques and developing psychological qualities in this area.In addition to traditional physical and spiritual development, martial arts will contribute to the national-patriotic and civic education of the individual, which is the basic idea of the Concept of the New Ukrainian School and which forms the basis for the harmonious development of young people, the formation of civic and moral values.

Keywords: martial arts, moral values, spiritual development, physical education, horting, willpower, self-discipline

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