| You paid good money to join a health club and what | | | | either with lightweights and/ or resistance exercises. |
| did you get in return? Having to put your name on a | | | | A martial arts workout has more benefits to offer then |
| sign-in sheet just to use the cardio machines, | | | | a gym workout. In the gym your pretty much limited to |
| televisions blasting, cleaning up sweat off of some | | | | working on strength and endurance (cardio). In a martial |
| piece of equipment because the person who | | | | arts workout you get not only strength and endurance, |
| previously used it didn't have the courtesy to wipe it | | | | you also receive flexibility, balance, coordination, body |
| down. A singles club atmosphere complete with | | | | unity, alignment, hand eye coordination. Plus your body |
| uninvited attention, waiting to use the free weights | | | | can get used to a gym workout very quickly, which |
| because some clown is spending way too much time | | | | means our progress will level off. Martial arts |
| primping in front of the mirror? This is hardly a refuge | | | | constantly makes your body guess what's next which |
| for most busy men and women looking to get fit! | | | | will keep it moving towards higher levels of fitness, |
| Have you ever considered the martial arts alternative? | | | | When you go to a gym, you may get a few sessions |
| Many adults are disgusted with the run-of-the-mill | | | | with a personal trainer as part of your membership |
| fitness centers and have looked to the martial arts as | | | | package. Once that's finished, you're basically on your |
| a way to get into shape. Martial art training can provide | | | | own unless you want to pay for more sessions. |
| you with all the benefits of physical exercise without | | | | What's nice about martial art training is that as you |
| the circus-type atmosphere of the average health club. | | | | advance through the curriculum through some type of |
| The traditional martial arts curriculum is designed to | | | | belt or sash grading system, more is expected of you |
| develop your overall fitness level. Classes always | | | | physically. By following the curriculum laid out by your |
| include some flexibility training in the form of stretching | | | | instructor, you progress to higher levels of fitness. In |
| exercises. The various movements and techniques | | | | the meantime, you are learning to defend yourself! |
| that you practice during class help develop your | | | | Martial arts classes are also fun! Working through the |
| cardiovascular health, as well as stamina and focus. | | | | various levels in the style you have chosen is both |
| The modern martial arts instructor welcomes students | | | | challenging and exciting. You'll have a sense of pride |
| who are looking for a fitness alternative and has gone | | | | and accomplishment that you'll never get jogging |
| out of his or her way to incorporate strength training | | | | aimlessly on some treadmill! |