- Martial Arts isn't Just for Kids
- By Robert L. Jones
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- Walk into most martial arts
schools and you’ll be likely to see classes full of kids. You
might even see classes mixed with kids and adults. Sights like
these turn many adults away from the possibility of actually
training themselves and even reinforce common misconceptions
about martial arts. There are so many great reasons that
disprove these misconceptions, and you owe it to yourself and
your body to read this article and to open your mind to at least
the possibility of training martial arts.
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- 1. You may think you’re too old
to start.
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- You’re never too old to start
training martial arts – whether your 18 or 78, your body will
thank you for it! There are so many physical benefits to
training martial arts; it’s difficult to know where to begin.
First of all, training martial arts increases flexibility.
Increased flexibility will give you better posture, more ability
to relax your muscles and lower occurrences of injuries. Even if
you’re currently physically active, martial arts will bring your
physical conditioning to a new level. You’ll be working your
entire body and reaching a variety of muscle groups with each
workout. When training martial arts, there isn’t a need to
“alternate” muscle groups because the workout is always
changing. Finally, training martial arts is a great way to burn
those extra calories and to lose weight.
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- 2. You suspect that you’re not
in the physical condition necessary to do such an activity.
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- If you find the right school and
the right instructor, your training will move at a pace that’s
compatible with your abilities and conditioning. This will allow
you to move as fast or as slow as you need to remain comfortable
in your training. Training martial arts with the right
instructor will also lessen your chances of suffering an injury.
Your instructor will be there to monitor your moves to make sure
you’re not making a mistake that could potentially be injurious.
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- 3. You think it will be easier
to just join a gym and lift weights.
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- You could get many of the same
benefits of training martial arts by joining a gym, but there
are some benefits of martial arts that cannot be replicated
elsewhere. Martial arts give you a full body workout – both
cardio and conditioning – at every session. At a gym, you have
to plan ahead to make sure you’re reaching every muscle group
during conditioning and still have time to do a cardio workout
as well. In addition to that, training martial arts with an
instructor is like having a personal trainer with you at all of
your workouts.
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- Training martial arts also gives
you a mental workout like nothing else. While most people say
that any physical activity can reduce stress, martial arts goes
one step further. The inner balance needed to participate in
these activities puts you in tune with your body, better than
any other physical activity. You cannot do martial arts while
reading a magazine or day dreaming about your upcoming vacation.
You will be focusing on the here and now and that will help you
clear you mind and better be able to deal with the daily
stresses of life after your workout.
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- 4. You don’t want to have a
class with a bunch of kids.
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- If you cannot find a school that
can give individual instruction, you can look for classes that
are strictly for adults. Classes like this often become people’s
highlight of the week. You’ll soon find yourself looking forward
to the fun and excitement of getting together with your “group”.
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- 5. You don’t think you have the
time to spend on a new activity.
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- The focus and concentration you
develop while training martial arts will carry over into all
parts of your life. You may not realize it now, but the hours
during the week that you spend training in your martial art will
actually help you make better use of your time outside of your
training. You’ll be able to focus on your job, home and family.
You’ll be able to concentrate and get your tasks done more
efficiently. Training martial arts is also a spiritual
experience that can help you have inner peace – yet another
quality to help you get through your busy schedule more easily.
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- Still not completely convinced
that adults can successfully start martial arts training? Do
some research and find a great school in your area to give it a
try. I’ll even make it easier for you. Just contact me and I’ll
send you my free guide on how to choose a martial arts school.
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- Sincerely,
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- Mr. Robert Jones
- Master Instructor
- The Academy of Kempo Martial
Arts
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- For more information on this
article or others go to Articles on Martial Arts
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- Robert Jones runs three
successful martial arts schools located in Bellevue, Lynnwood,
and Kent Washington. He has been helping families make positive
changes in their lives through martial arts for over 20 years.
He has also written A Guide on How to Pick a Martial Arts School
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- He can be reached at the Academy
of Kempo Martial Arts. 800-508-6141. His schools can be found on
the web at Bellevue Martial Arts and Kung Fu
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