Martial Arts vs The Gym
A martial arts membership and a gym membership can both be beneficial to adults wanting to get in shape.
But how do they differ?
Depending on what your goals are, they can even complement each other, but what are the main differences and how does that impact which one to choose.
As a martial arts school, we would naturally encourage anyone to take up a martial art. But it boils down to your purpose and your goals.
The Gym
The gym is a great place to start for anyone wanting to get fit. No matter your size, age, shape, or experience, with the right guidance a gym membership can transform your life.
Many use the gym as a means of keeping fit.
A gym is also the perfect place to go if you’re looking to bulk up or add muscle. Many also use it to walk, step, spin or for a variety of classes, all of which can improve your fitness and grow your confidence.
The biggest issue with a gym membership, is that in most cases you’re on your own. Some are lucky enough to find a suitable training partner, but for many it’s an hour or so working out alone.
Whilst there is nothing particularly wrong with this, a consistent gym goer will tell you that even the most motivated among us have times they can’t find the motivation to train.
Martial Arts
Martial arts can offer something different.
Fitness forms a broad part of what we offer. And we don’t mean endless or soul-destroying exercise drills!
Every class has an element of striking and kicking on the pads. And trust me, punching and kicking pads will give you a far more taxing workout that a treadmill or exercise bike!
Through these drills, our students find their fitness levels improve dramatically. Plus, it’s far more fun than being on your own in a gym.
It’s also a great way to work off any frustrations!
The other thing our students enjoy, is progression followed by recognition. Moving through your belts will give you an enormous sense of satisfaction, as you are always working towards a tangible goal.
Finally, you get to be around friendly like-minded people. There are rarely any egos in martial arts as our students are aware of the journey they’ve been on and what it feels like when you first join.
Senior students will always be there to put you at ease and offer guidance and support.
So, you’ll be in good company.
Many students form new friendships through martial arts, friendships forged in the weekly classes. It’s a great motivator when you’re with others on the same journey as you – you get to do it together and you are able to share and celebrate your success.
There are many other benefits as well – it helps confidence building, teaches self-respect and respect of others and most importantly, can equip you with the necessary skills to defend yourself, should you ever need to.
Why not come and find out how martial arts can help you on your fitness journey. You’re never too old or too young to start, so claim your free trial now.
Martial Arts for Confidence
Confidence comes in various forms.
Confidence in front of people, confidence in social environments, confidence on the street, or even confidence in one’s self.
Unfortunately, many people lack confidence. Some in certain situations or environments, others in life in general.
Martial arts can help with confidence
Confidence is one of the most noticeable changes we see in our students when they begin training in martial arts.
And not just in our junior students.
Many adults come to use lacking in confidence. However, through regular training, we see their confidence grow, as do their physical skills. Knowing they can deal with challenging or threatening situations, nourishes, and develops their confidence.
The social interaction with their class mates also helps. Our classes are full of some great people, people just like you! Regular training helps them build new friendships and bonds and even expand or begin new social circles.
In our junior program, we encourage our junior students to use their voice and become more confident by demonstrating moves in front of the class. Obviously, we don’t throw them in at the deep end, but through our teachings, we see gradual improvements, until one day they’re standing in front of the class demonstrating a move or technique.
You’d be amazed at how many students come to as quiet and shy students and develop into sociable and confident young adults.
Being confident can change your life, it really can.
And we can help anyone gain or grow in confidence… so why not put us to the test?
Claim your free trial to find out what we can do for you, available right now – get in touch here.
New Belt for James in JKD
Well done to James who recently earned his yellow belt in our adult JKD program.
Congratulations James, keep it up.
New Belts
Congratulations to all the students who were awarded new belts recently.
We had a couple in our adult program and a few in our Young Dragons program.
JKD & Basic Combat - New Belts
Congratulations to some of our adult students who received their new belts recently in JKD and Basic Combat respectively.
Well done all.
First belt for William
Well done to William for achieving his first belt in basic combat.
Keep it up William.
First belt for Sebastian
Well done to Sebastian for achieving his first belt in JKD today.
You have made good progress since joining TMA so keep it up!
New belts for Marek and Laurence
Well done to both Marek and Laurence for achieving their new belts in JKD today.
Well done chaps!
And a big thank you to Alex, for his outstanding pad holding and help with the advanced test today.
New Adult Belts
It was four happy faces in our adult program last week – well done to Bradley, Hayden, Nathan and Sean who all received their new belts in Basic Combat recently.
Well done chaps.
