For those who are new to martial arts, the benefits of martial arts training may not be obvious. While martial arts training is a great workout and good for self-defense, the benefits go much deeper than simple physical improvement. Martial arts training also benefits you mentally and emotionally.
Martial arts training, taken as pure exercise, develops cardiovascular fitness as well as muscular strength. Martial artists also enjoy a heightened level of balance, as well as learning skills to avoid injury. The benefits of physical fitness for children and teenagers are well-documented. Physically active children have fewer chronic health problems than kids who are sedentary. While martial arts training may not be as calorie-consuming as its more fitness-oriented counterparts, martial arts classes exercise all joints and muscle groups.
Physical Benefits Include:
Learning to execute the complex and foreign techniques of martial arts requires extreme mental focus. Students have to concentrate under pressure, a skill that students often find applicable in other parts of their lives. Martial arts training also requires extensive memorization of terms and techniques, another skill that is applicable to other parts of students’ lives. The requirements for each belt level represent incremental improvement, with successive belt ranks requiring more difficult and comprehensive knowledge. This teaches students goal-setting and patience. Martial arts training requires discipline. Students learn self-control and concentration. Classes instill such discipline by showing students a path of rewards for hard work and dedication.
Mental Benefits Include:
Martial arts training instills a sense of belonging by encouraging camaraderie among students. This feeling of belonging increases students’ self-esteem. As students progress to a level where they can accomplish seemingly superhuman feats they once thought were impossible, they feel a surge of pride and self-confidence.This confidence enables students to feel better about themselves and their reactions to conflict and confrontation. Martial arts students are expected to show respect – respect to each other and their instructors. Sometimes it is a simple bow, sometimes it is a salute of some kind. The gesture, no matter how small it may seem, encompasses gratitude for the learning the student receives and acknowledgement of the other person’s abilities.
Social Benefits Include:
Martial arts training, taken as pure exercise, develops cardiovascular fitness as well as muscular strength. Martial artists also enjoy a heightened level of balance, as well as learning skills to avoid injury. The benefits of physical fitness for children and teenagers are well-documented. Physically active children have fewer chronic health problems than kids who are sedentary. While martial arts training may not be as calorie-consuming as its more fitness-oriented counterparts, martial arts classes exercise all joints and muscle groups.
Physical Benefits Include:
Learning to execute the complex and foreign techniques of martial arts requires extreme mental focus. Students have to concentrate under pressure, a skill that students often find applicable in other parts of their lives. Martial arts training also requires extensive memorization of terms and techniques, another skill that is applicable to other parts of students’ lives. The requirements for each belt level represent incremental improvement, with successive belt ranks requiring more difficult and comprehensive knowledge. This teaches students goal-setting and patience. Martial arts training requires discipline. Students learn self-control and concentration. Classes instill such discipline by showing students a path of rewards for hard work and dedication.
Mental Benefits Include:
Martial arts training instills a sense of belonging by encouraging camaraderie among students. This feeling of belonging increases students’ self-esteem. As students progress to a level where they can accomplish seemingly superhuman feats they once thought were impossible, they feel a surge of pride and self-confidence.This confidence enables students to feel better about themselves and their reactions to conflict and confrontation. Martial arts students are expected to show respect – respect to each other and their instructors. Sometimes it is a simple bow, sometimes it is a salute of some kind. The gesture, no matter how small it may seem, encompasses gratitude for the learning the student receives and acknowledgement of the other person’s abilities.
Social Benefits Include:
Mr. Kurth began his formal martial arts training at the age of 19 at the American Karate Institute in Victoria, Texas under the Late Grand Master Ralph Jaschke. James grew up in a military family where he was instilled with discipline and respect. After getting his GED Mr. Kurth served 22 year in the military with a combination of service in the Army National Guard, US Navy, and US Army ultimately achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3). CW3 Kurth served from the time of Operation Desert Shield, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After completing a long and distinguished career in the military in 2014. Mr. Kurth moved back home to Victoria and resumed training under Grand Master Jaschke. Today, Mr. Kurth stands as a 2bd Dan and Co-Founder of Driven Martial Arts.
Martha Avila-Adame 2nd Dan, in Tae Kwon Do, studied under Grand Master Ralph Jaschke. “Love for Martial arts is my motivation. I promise my students, the martial arts journey will bring honor, humility, respect, compassion, confidence and courage”
Due to Sensei Kurth’s military experience, Driven Martial Arts is a Texas Veterans Commission approved Veteran-Owned Business.
All veterans and active military receive a 50% discount on their tuition.
Any new veteran who signs up as a new member of the American Legion Post 166 receives their intro class and Gi for free.
Monthly, quarterly and annual memberships are available. Looking to sign up as a family or group? We offer 30% off group tuition! Save even more by encouraging family and friends to join DRIVEN with our 3-for-3 Referral Program.
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