Kelly Bonyata

6 Reasons to Start Martial Arts

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If you’ve been considering giving martial arts a try or thinking about getting back into a consistent practice, it’s never the wrong time to get started. Martial arts training is for everyone – all ages are welcome. And you don’t need a certain level of experience to get started either.

Martial arts has a lot to offer. And here are just a few of the reasons to start martial arts:

1. Learn self-defense.

Martial arts classes are a safe way to learn self-defense skills. If you’re nervous about getting hurt, the best way to ensure your safety is to learn from a knowledgeable instructor in a well-structured class.

2. Boost self-confidence.

Martial arts training teaches you how to stay safe and protect yourself. But the training goes beyond just the physical skills. You also develop valuable character traits that can boost the confidence you have in yourself.

3. Improve your fitness.

Committing to a martial arts practice will improve your fitness. A martial arts practice is a fun way to gain endurance, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, power, and balance.

4. Try a new challenge.

If you’re feeling bored with your current workouts, martial arts can help you mix things up and try something new. You’ll move in new ways and challenge both your body and mind to learn new skills.

5. Meet some new people.

Getting started with martial arts will give you a chance to meet new people. If you’re feeling nervous or intimidated, know that a martial arts class is full of friendly faces who are there to learn and improve, just like you.

6. Relieve stress.

Training is an excellent outlet for stress. Not only does martial arts provide a structured outlet where you can relieve stress, but it’s also a fun way to get a full-body workout.

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3 Ways Martial Arts Cultivates Resilience

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Martial arts leads to improvements in a variety of mental skills. One of the mental skills you develop in your martial arts practice is resilience. Resilience is your ability to cope with challenges or obstacles; it’s an indicator of your emotional strength and endurance.

You might assume that resilience is something you either have or you don’t. But just like a martial arts skill, resilience is also a skill you can train. Here are three ways that martial arts cultivates resilience:

1. Physical Training

Martial arts can be a physical challenge. Some days you have the strength to take on anything. Other days, you feel like you’ve taken a step backward. But despite a physical setback, you show up. Your commitment to practice even when you’re feeling tired or defeated, is how you build resilience.

2. Goal-Setting

Some martial arts goals could take years to accomplish. When you have a long-term goal, you must be patient while staying committed to your goal. When working toward a goal that will take a few months or years to achieve, you’ll likely face quite a few challenges as you make progress. Rather than giving up on your goal, resilience is what keeps you moving forward and working hard.

3. Character-Building

Developing physical and mental skills through martial arts builds resilience along with essential character traits. You learn valuable character traits such as patience, self-discipline, self-control, and confidence. This mix of skills and qualities helps you understand that no matter what you face, you have the tools needed to overcome adversity and keep moving forward in training and life.