Starting Your Martial Arts Journey
As an adult, it can feel daunting to learn a new skill. You might doubt your abilities or feel embarrassed because you’re a beginner and it’s easy to feel discouraged. But it’s important to remember that everyone has to start somewhere, and that’s true for martial arts, too.
If you’re an adult that’s been wanting to dive into the world of martial arts, particularly Taekwondo, then you’re in the right place. At Fitness By Maryam, we encourage women to explore different areas of fitness and fun no matter what your age.
We’ll go over a few points to consider before joining an adult martial arts class.
But first, let’s look at some of the many benefits of practicing martial arts.
The Benefits of Martial Arts
There are many reasons why practicing martial arts is beneficial. Let’s go over a few.
- Practice Discipline
Any form of martial arts emphasizes discipline as it is a core component of the practice. Through structure, consistent training, respect, and perseverance, you are taught not only to apply these principles to your training, but in everyday life, too.
As you continue to set your goals and move to the next belt, you learn how to stick to a routine, master new techniques, and push through setbacks.
2. Improve Fitness and Lower Stress
Martial arts is great for the body as it produces lots of movement and enhances your agility. You can increase your strength and speed while improving your overall health and lowering stress.
3. Learn Self Defense Techniques
Many women join martial arts to learn self-defense techniques they may, hopefully not, need. Learning how to protect yourself from danger is an invaluable skill to know.
4. Anyone Can Start
There are no age restrictions in the world of martial arts. Regardless of your age, you can easily find a dojo that trains adults as beginners. (Fitness By Maryam being one!)
Here are a few things to consider when getting started on your martial arts journey.
Choose Your Martial Art Style
With the many types of martial arts out there, you might wonder which one to practice. Different types come with different benefits and purposes, and there are well over 170 styles of martial arts worldwide, so it’s important to do your research before committing to one.
Some of the most popular martial arts classes you can join are taekwondo and karate, but it’s important to understand the differences between the ones you research.
For example, karate and aikido are both Japanese martial arts, but karate emphasizes striking, punching, kicking, and knee strikes while aikido takes a non-conflict approach; it uses locks, pressure points, and dynamic throws for its techniques. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that incorporates agility, kicking techniques, and a disciplined mindset to neutralize an attacker. And these are just a few examples.
When choosing a style, consider your personal goals, time commitment, and physical state. Do you want to focus on practical techniques you can use in the real world, or do you want to compete in competitions down the line? Will you be able to perform the needed movements in that art that you’re interested in?
Research Dojos in Your Area
Different instructors and schools run their programs differently, so it’s up to you to decide where you feel most comfortable. Many dojos will offer a tour of their space and explain the classes or even allow you to watch a class and see if you’re interested.
If you’re local to the area and are looking for a women’s only Taekwondo class, then Fitness by Maryam is the right facility for you.
We offer Taekwondo classes for all ages, and are offering an adult-only class for women ages 18+ on Saturday, August 9th. If you’ve always wanted to dive into the art of taekwondo but didn’t know how or where to start, here’s your chance!
Taught by Taekwondo Coach Hibah Mustafa, our Adult-Only Taekwondo class will be held August 9th at 9:45 a.m. at the Fitness By Maryam Facility. Join us today!
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