Maybe you can't picture yourself kickboxing your way to fitness or mimicking moves you've seen in old Bruce Lee films, but the vast world of martial arts disciplines has something to offer just about everyone.
A martial art is an Oriental art of combat or self-defense practiced with or without weapons. People who study martial arts in the U.S. today do so mostly for sport, self-defense, and exercise, as well as to develop concentration, self-confidence, and self-discipline. Karate is one of the more popular martial arts in the U.S.
Kicking It Up A Notch
If you're looking for a more physically intense martial arts experience, consider Karate which is one of the better known martial arts that involve varying degrees of kicking, punching, blocking, striking, and self-defense techniques.
All martial arts, regardless of style, can help develop strength, balance, and flexibility, and improve concentration and confidence. Martial arts are the best for helping older people develop and maintain strength and balance.
Because the martial arts are progressive, you won't start out kicking to your head and breaking boards with your hands, regardless of how old you are. With time and practice, you'll reach higher and higher levels of expertise at your own pace.
Studying a martial art can challenge you both mentally and physically, teach you about different cultures and philosophies, and provide a new outlet for physical activity that can last for years, depending on how much you want to learn and how far you want to advance.
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