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Before You Buy That Self Defense Product
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The Kenshiro Abbe 50th Celebration Event
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By Henry Ellis
Henry Ellis, a direct student of the legendary Budo master Kenshiro Abbe Sense, from 1957 describes the great event at the Crystal...
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Reasons to Join a Martial Arts Class
If you are looking for a new exercise program, either because
you are in a rut with your old routine, or you are just starting
out, you might want to consider joining a martial arts class.
Martial arts is a fun, challenging work out that you can enjoy
alone, with a friend or with your children. The obvious reason
that many people chose to learn martial arts is self defense.
This sport will teach you how to defend yourself for any time
you might be attacked. In addition to self defense, martial arts
will help raise your self esteem and confidence by toning your
body, and making you feel in control over situations.
Fitness is also a good reason to take up any sport, as in the
21st century obesity and disease due to sedentary life styles
are on the rise. If you find yourself bored or unmotivated with
the routine of lifting weights or running on the treadmill, martial
arts might be right for you. It's a
fun work out, so you
will be enjoying yourself while burning a large amount of
calories.
Martial arts can also teach a person tremendous mental and
physical determination, as it not only focuses on the body, but
also mind control. Many people who are involved in martial arts
say that the courage, and mental willpower that the sport taught
them is the best thing they have received from the art. More
than ever, people need to start focusing on the well being of
their body's through diet and exercise. If you find yourself
more apt to sit on the couch than go for a walk, joining a martial arts
class might be an excellent change of pace for you.
About the author:
Joanne Mackenzie writes about various topics. This article is
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