

Added Benefits of Martial Arts Practice
While at their core Martial Arts are systems of fighting with real practical application, the learning of these systems can provide students with far more than just the physical techniques contained within the syllabus.
While not an exhaustive list, here are some key examples of how learning a Martial Art can improve your life and well-being:
While different to attending a gym or exercise class, Martial Arts practice involves constant movement while training. This improves fitness while also learning something useful.
Confidence
Would you like to be more confident, at work, speaking to people, in day to day life?
The combined result of Martial Arts practice with the other benefits listed here, is a person with increased confidence in their abilities, appearance and bearing..
Fitness/Health
Do you want to be fitter or healthier?
While different to attending a gym or exercise class, Martial Arts practice involves constant movement while training. This improves fitness while also learning something useful.
Focus / Discipline
How would the ability to clearly focus, or keep yourself disciplined help you with work or home projects?
The discipline and focus required to learn a Martial Art is considerable, this can be applied to other aspects of life such as work.
Flexibility/Posture
Are you getting stiff? Do you hunch? Do you sit at a desk most of the day?
As well as stretching during warm ups, many of the positions and movements experienced in training are aimed at increasing flexibility and improving posture.
Stress Relief
Do you come home, or leave home stressed out?
Having a period of time away from the everyday stresses of work and personal life can work wonders for your overall mental health.
Cultural Capital
How would you like to gain experiences of a different culture, without leaving the UK? Or, would you like to visit Japan and experience practice while there?
Martial Arts (especially traditional forms) are routed in rich cultures spanning centuries. Learning the arts exposes students to valuable aspects of history and etiquette.
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