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Why learn martial arts?

Author: Michigan Shaolin
by Michigan Shaolin
Posted: Jun 14, 2016

While I am no martial arts expert, but for some reason they have always fascinated people all over. It is however, sad that martial arts are often misunderstood - people see it only as a training to fight, an art to violence. But in reality, it’s more about meeting awesome people, learning discipline, gaining fitness, and training your body. It’s also about self defence. How you see it depends on your perspective.

When you start taking Detroit martial arts classes, you may feel confused initially. You may feel inferiority inside you when you see other flexible folks with a proud and confident grin on their face, aiming their kick high in the air. But don’t worry. Rome was not built in a day! The moment is not far away when you’ll find others looking at you and envying your fitness and confidence. All you need is just start.

There are many more benefits of learning martial arts in Detroit that you will discover while learning. Like,

  • It improves your coordination, no matter what form of martial arts you learn. In a way, you’ll find yourself getting more or less stronger and flexible. But what’s important here is to choose a trainer and group up with whom you can enjoy. Otherwise it’s likely that you'll end up quitting.
  • It teaches one humbleness and correct behaviour. It can transform the way you think. This will take some time, but will happen definitely. You’ll see that when you joined you were a different person, and when you come out – you’re changed.

Remember, the art itself is not dangerous – the correct perspective lies in the way it is taught. So, when you are looking for a trainer, always see how are his methods? Is he frank and humble, or aggressive and uses more old school ways to teach?

  • It makes you more disciplined and that is a quality that is required in everything you do. It’s the stepping stone of all old arts. Sometimes you'll feel like discontinuing your training. You’ll have to push yourself to attend the classes; but believe us, after a period of five to six months of training, you'll start feeling proud of yourself and your decision to hold onto your training regimen.
  • The more aggressive form of arts attracts people who are actually softer at heart, and that’s a fact. You’ll be amazed to see how friendly people are in this industry. But, as mentioned earlier, this also depends on where you train.
  • It changes your mindset. This is one of the biggest benefits that learning martial arts can offer. When it changes your behaviour and fills you with more confidence, it’s actually changing your whole psychology. When you are used to attack and defend, you open your mind to accept any challenges put in front of you.

There are many different forms of art to choose from. And if you still can’t decide, visit us at Shaolintemplemi.org for Detroit Kung Fu and martial arts classes. We’ll be honoured to assist you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Billie Mehigan is an expert in martial arts who also likes to write many interesting articles and blogs about these self defence forms so people can understand them better. He recommends ShaolinTempleMI.org as the best place to learn martial arts and Kung Fu in Detroit.

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Author: Michigan Shaolin

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Member since: Nov 25, 2015
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