7 Benefits of Kickboxing for Weight Loss
If you’re trying to get fit and trim down, you’re likely to have considered reforming your diet and taking up some form of exercise. 1 Calorie Burning During Classes Kickboxing is a relatively high-impact form of exercise that involves almost the full body. Despite the name, punches and upper-body movements feature heavily alongside large leg […]
The Benefits of Martial Arts for Children with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder that affects about two to five percent of children to National Health Services (NHS). The common symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, difficulty in staying focused, paying attention and difficulty in controlling behaviour. Children with ADHD fixate on the present, and are unable to take their minds […]
Martial Arts Classes For People With Disabilities
Martial Arts Classes for the general population have gone up in enrolment over the past few years. Although there is no single reason why this is so, various studies and some martial arts experts have indicated that Hollywood is a key aspect of this , while self-defence reasons may be another. According to Simmons Market Research, 18.1 million […]
The Hidden Benefits of Martial Arts for Adults
Did you know though that Martial Arts classes have other hidden benefits for adults? Improved Fitness Practicing Martial Arts is an excellent form of fitness as it can help give you a full body workout. As a result many people find that they end up losing weight as well as increasing their fitness levels. In addition to losing weight […]
7 Benefits of Self Defence Classes
From learning personal safety to improved fitness, there are many reasons why people take self defence classes.. 1 – Safety And Security The sense of personal security which comes from being able to go out, perhaps on the streets of a big city, at any time of day or night knowing that you have the […]
Self Defence Classes For Women
Self defence classes can help empower women and help them feel more confident and safe. Learning Self Defence Skills Self defence classes teach both physical and mental skills, as being mentally prepared to defend yourself is just as important as being prepared physically. During classes you will learn hand-eye coordination, breathing techniques and how to […]
4 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn Martial Arts
Parents may shy away from letting their child learn martial arts because they believe it could encourage their child to be more aggressive. However, learning martial arts can be very beneficial to both the physical and mental development of children. There are lots of different types of martial arts that children can choose and they […]
Learning To Cope With Dyslexia
Aaliyah Bentley, now aged 13, started at the age of 4 in our little Dragons section. Aaliyah was severely dyslexic. Over the years the impact that Aaliyah’s Martial Arts training and accomplishments of gold medals at International and National Championships have allowed her to come to a very mature and confident attitude towards her dyslexia. […]
Martial Arts Success Story
I’ve been teaching the traditional martial art of Kuk Sool Won for nearly thirty years. I’d like to tell you a short story about one particular person by the name of Matthew Ball. Around twenty-years ago a young mother brought her small fiveyear old boy into one of our free taster sessions. Immediately the youngster […]
The Benefits of Martial Arts by Students
Read about how martial arts has helped these students to boost their confidence, improve their fitness and spend more time together as a family. Using Martial Arts To Improve Personal Fitness… “Growing up I always struggled with physical activities and had issues with my legs and balance. This improved a little growing up but I […]