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6 Benefits Of Learning Self-Defense Through Martial Arts

6 Benefits Of Learning Self-Defense Through Martial Arts

 

There are many scientifically backed and proven benefits of learning Self-defense.

Whether you learn self-defense through the sport of martial arts, through a martial arts resource, or through combat training in some other field, you will reap the benefits.

Here are the 6 main benefits that learning self-defense can provide to you.

Benefits of Learning Self Defense

Self-defense will not only help prevent an attack on your life, but you might be surprised to learn that it comes with a wide range of other useful benefits as well. This is especially true when you learn to defend yourself with martial arts.

Martial arts is a noble skill that will teach you noble values. You’ll not only learn how to repel life-threatening attacks, but you’ll learn an entirely new type of respect for the art and the people involved in it. This is just one of the many benefits that you’ll be able to take advantage of when you learn to defend yourself with martial arts.

Benefit 1 – Allows You To Defend Yourself With Knowledge (Keeps You Safe)

Despite what you might believe martial arts isn’t about hurting people. Yes, it can be brutal at times and sometimes people use it for the wrong reasons. However, the true intention of the art is for self-defense.

It is a skill that was specifically designed to render an attacker useless without maiming them or hurting them to the point of death. That’s what martial arts will teach you. It will teach you control. How many times have you seen people end up with life in prison for killing an attacker? This is what happens when you get a carry permit.

Learn to protect yourself a noble way with an ancient yet effective skill that will come in handy in even more ways than one.

Benefit 2 – Builds Confidence

Speaking of another way that martial arts will come in handy, confidence. Even if you are confident, martial arts can make you more confident. The workouts are rigorous and oftentimes performed in front of a crowd or with a group of individuals, so you’ll get over your stage fright right away.

Once you start attaining belts, you’ll develop even more confidence. That’s right, martial arts is always about learning. You’ll likely be learning and developing skills the entire time you are practicing the art, which means you’ll only continue to build and develop confidence.

Benefit 3 – No Better Stress Relief

The threat of a life-ending attack, the hassles of raising children, and the woes of holding down a full-time job. These are all things that are going to stress you out. They are also all things that can’t be avoided. You can throw down your children and you can’t just quit your job either.

Luckily, you can learn to defend yourself and be ready for an attack, and while doing so you’ll burn tons of stress in the process. After a long day at the office, your mind will be foggy, you’ll be drained of energy, and you’ll just feel like nestling into the sofa and watching Netflix.

The last thing that you would imagine that would change this would be a killer, intensive workout, but that is exactly what it’ll do. Just 5 minutes in the gym learning martial arts and your whole outlook will be changed. You’ll not only feel better about your entire day, but you’ll have a burst of second wind energy that you don’t know how to explain.

Benefit 4 – Workouts That Keep You Engaged

Speaking of second wind energy, working out can be tough. This is especially true after those long days or when you are doing the same things over and over. This is where martial arts comes in handy.

Why martial arts, you’ll not only be learning new techniques and different disciplines every day, but you’ll be doing something that you have fun doing. Most people eventually give up on gut-busting cardio boxing heavy bag workouts or side-splitting lifting workouts.

You know why? Because they suck! This won’t be the case with martial arts. Martial arts is always exciting, engaging, and it’ll just keep you coming back for more and more.

Most people only work out because they like the reward, they like how it feels when they are done, and they like the way it shapes their bodies. Well, martial arts will actually be an activity that you’ll enjoy doing. It won’t be something that you have to force yourself to do. You’ll want to get in there and do it.

Benefit 5 – Gain Positive Role Models

All minds are impressionable, even your own. It doesn’t matter if you are 30 or 40 years old, you are likely to be swayed by the people around you and the decision that they make. This is just another area where martial arts will make you better.

It is something that you’ll be learning with a trainer. A trainer truly with your best intentions in mind. You’ll only be dealing with people that have integrity, respect, pride in themselves and others, and someone that treats others fairly.

Finding someone that values everyone they meet on this level can be more than difficult, but that is what you’ll find at any martial arts gyms. And, you’ll get to work with these individuals on a daily basis.

Benefit 6 – Increases Endurance And Metabolism

It goes without saying that martial arts classes are a burst of energy. They usually involve controlled bursts of energy followed by a few minutes of moderate-intensity exercise. This is a type of conditioning technique that will have your body so in shape, you’ll look like you just stepped off the cover of Fitness USA.

Before you know it, you’ll be able to go a duration of one to three five minute rounds because that’s likely what you’ll be training for. And, all the while, you’ll also be boosting your metabolism. It won’t matter if you have that extra piece of pizza or indulge on cake on Fridays because your body will be conditioned for it.

FAQ About Self Defensе

Which Martial Arts Is Best For Learning Self Defense?

All martial arts skills are arts that take years and years to master. Most of the trainers are still learning today as they train and educate pupils. This is the type of dedication that it takes. Ideally, it is something that you’ll want to start at a very young age, but this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.

In addition to this, there are tons of different disciplines to choose from, but which is the best? It really depends on you and your dedication. How quick do you want to learn and how long do you plan on staying dedicated? Are you just looking for a few maneuvers that can help render enemies useless? Maybe you are looking to get dedicated to something that you can train and practice for years.

Which Is Most Effective?

You already know that there are tons of different forms of martial arts. And, it is true that some are more effective than others. For instance, Jujutsu is highly aggressive with a propensity for overall physical fitness. It is also effective as armed combat, but it’s not really practical in real-life situations.

Taekwondo offers vigorous exercise coupled with unorthodox footwork but is also kind of impractical for real-world situations. Muay Thai, on the other hand, teaches excellent striking skills coupled with clinch work, but it only really focuses on one on one situations. If you find yourself up against two or more opponents, you’ll be in trouble. Your best option is to undertake several different disciplines.

Is Self Defense Good For Women To Learn?

Yes, women should always be well versed in self-defense. Wing Chun is one art that is perfect for women with smaller statutes and it’ll teach you about fighting with two hands in close-quarter situations.

The only problem is that it really isn’t ideal for real-life self-defense situations. A basic self-defense class coupled with some martial arts classes will be the thing that any woman needs to boost confidence will also prepare her for real-world threats.

3 Comments

  1. My son wants to try a new sport this year and we are both thinking that martial art would be fun. It’s great to know that as soon as you start getting new belts, your confidence shoots up. We need to find an online teacher for now because everything around us is closed.

  2. Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing blog with us. Please keep sharing more articles like this.

  3. It is really a helpful blog to find some different source to add my knowledge.

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