Traditional martial arts can improve self-regulation in school children The report, published in the journal Developmental Psychology, details how researchers from the University of Surrey studied 240 primary school students aged 7 - 11 years across a period of 11 weeks. Self-regulation describes an individuals' ability to manage and alter their emotions, behavior and cognition. Good self-regulation is associated with positive mental health benefits and higher academic achievement in children. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220107/Traditional-martial-arts-can-improve-self-regulation-in-school-children.aspx