Benefits of Martial Arts Training
Martial arts teachers like to make a lot of claims about how martial arts can help make your life better. But which ones are true (yes, you can lose weight) and which are false? (no, you will not be able to levitate and shoot fire from your eyes). The following is a list of specific claims about martial arts training. Each claim is supported by specific results of peer reviewed studies and major media articles.
Martial Arts Training Can Make You HEALTHIER
Medicine Ball training builds strong bones, and the best time to build bone density is under 14 years of age (Link)
Strength training exercises like running and resistance training have shown to increase bone density and fight off osteoporosis.
Training can help offset dementia and alzheimers later in life (Link)
Martial Arts Training Can Make You HAPPIER
Learning Focus, Memorization, Discipline, Goal Setting, Effort, Confidence, and Respect can help your kids excel in School. (Link)
The deep breathing techniques taught in most martial may help you quit smoking and reduce stress. (Link)
Taking classes with your teenager can help you to renew the bond you both had when they were younger. (Link)
Martial Arts training offer's an alternative to children with ADD/ADHD (Link)
Martial Arts Training Can Make You SAFER
A woman defends herself without thinking because of her previous martial arts training. (Link)
A bully reformed his ways with Martial arts and now teaches children to defend themselves and to not become a bully themselves. (Link)