We are big believers in fitness and self-defense training. They're two things that go hand-in-hand for us, and we think they should for everyone. When we become more fit, we feel better about ourselves and our bodies. We also learn how to take care of ourselves—which is essential when it comes to defending against an attacker or being able to outrun them! Here are some reasons why you might want to add self-defense training into your fitness routine right now:
It's a powerful workout.
Self-defense training is a full-body workout that will get your heart racing and make you sweat. It's also great for your brain, muscles, and bones. Self-defense classes teach you how to stay safe in any situation--and even if you never have to use the skills in real life, they'll keep you aware of what's going on around you at all times. This awareness can help prevent trouble before it starts--and if the danger does arise, knowing how to defend yourself will give you confidence that would otherwise be impossible if left untrained!
Self-defense training isn't just physical: it teaches us how our minds work under pressure (or "stress") situations; helps us stay focused under stressors; increases self-esteem by demonstrating competence over fear; and cultivates leadership qualities by encouraging teamwork among classmates/cohorts through role-playing scenarios where everyone participates equally regardless of age or gender identity
It teaches you how to be strong in your body.
Self-defense training is an excellent way to build up your strength, speed, agility, and balance. But it's also a great way to improve endurance.
When you're learning self-defense techniques like how to throw punches or kicks or do a roundhouse kick in the air, you need a lot of energy. You will find yourself running around the room and sweating as much as if you were doing cardio on an elliptical machine at the gym!
By practicing these movements over and over again (and getting better each time), not only are you building muscle mass but also improving endurance so that eventually all those moves become second nature for your body--they feel easy even though they aren't easy at all physically speaking!
You learn to breathe, not just hold your breath during the workout.
One of the biggest benefits of self-defense training is that it teaches you to breathe properly. In fact, breathing is an important part of every workout and should be practiced as such! Breathing deeply through your nose and out through your mouth helps keep you calm and focused on the task at hand--not just on how hard or fast you're working out.
Breathing from the belly instead of just from the upper chest can help lower blood pressure, improve muscle tone in the abdomen (which may improve digestion), increase energy levels by increasing oxygen supply to muscles and organs throughout the body (like our heart), relax tense muscles (especially those used during exercise) so that we don't exhaust ourselves too quickly... The list goes on!
If this sounds like something worth learning more about then I'd suggest checking out some books/videos about mindful movement practices such as yoga or tai chi--or simply taking up meditation practice as well if they sound appealing enough!
It helps you build confidence and self-esteem.
Confidence is a learned skill that comes with practice. Self-defense training can be an excellent way to build your confidence because it gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and put them into practice in a safe environment. When you see how much progress you've made over time, it makes sense why this would help with self-esteem!
Self-defense training also helps people feel stronger and more capable because they know they have the tools necessary for escaping from dangerous situations if need be. If someone feels more confident in themselves physically then they may also begin feeling better about other areas of their lives as well; such as work or school performance (which could lead to higher grades), relationships with friends/family members...the list goes on!
Self-defense training is a great way to get fit, feel powerful, and stay safe!
- Self-defense training is a great way to get fit. It's not just about punching and kicking--you'll learn how to use your whole body as an instrument of self-defense. Your arms and legs become strong as you practice moves like punches, kicks, throws, and takedowns. As you learn these techniques over time, you will build muscle tone in places that most people don't work out regularly (like their core). This type of physical activity also strengthens bones because it requires using more weight than typical workouts do--and since bone density decreases with age or conditions such as osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), this helps prevent fractures later on down the road.
- Self-defense training teaches people how being strong means being able to defend themselves against threats without worrying about looking weak while doing so! If someone attacks me right now I want them to think twice before taking another step toward me because they know what happens next might not end well for them.
- Being able self protect yourself gives confidence and feeling secure within yourself when walking alone at night knowing no one will harm me because they know firsthand how strong my body really is capable of being if necessary situations arise where there may not always be someone else around who could help protect us from harm.
Conclusion
I hope you've found this article to be a helpful introduction to self-defense training. It can be a challenging workout, but it's also an empowering experience and one that will help keep you safe. The benefits of self-defense training go far beyond physical fitness--they include confidence building and increased self-esteem as well! If you're looking for something new in your life or want an alternative way to stay fit and healthy, consider adding some martial arts classes into the mix.
