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Thứ Năm, 25 tháng 9, 2014

Self Defense Classes Arlington VA

By Lessie Kaufman


Northern Virginia is an affluent area, with many safe neighborhoods. However, parts of this densely populated suburb of DC have a pretty high crime rate. For this reason, residents may want to take advantage of the many self defense classes Arlington VA offers. There are other reasons, as well, that this sort of course can be good for adults, children, and teens.

Many institutions that teach martial arts offer after-school care. Parents have found that the combination of physical activity and lessons in self-control, teamwork, and social skills gives kids something they may not find elsewhere. Certainly simply interacting with their peers in unsupervised ways or retreating inside to play computer games or watch television does not give them these benefits.

Public school buses drop kids off at after-school care centers by pre-arrangement, and many activity centers have buses of their own to transport kids. Parents who may still be working when school lets out know that their kids are enjoying physical activity in a safe, supervised environment. It's more than playtime, too, since this kind of program teaches both protective and social skills.

It's entirely possible in today's world to be confronted by hostility on the street or even at home when assailants are bent on robbery or assault. Martial arts offer one way to confront and, if necessary, repel physical aggression. Other disciplines focus on instinctive and reflex reactions, teaching students how to use these responses to deter or battle aggression. Fear management is another skill that is important in times of danger.

Adults can benefit from lessons of this kind, as well. Many people have never faced true hostility, but the knowledge that this is becoming increasingly possible makes many people nervous. Learning manners is a whole other aspect of interacting with society that used to be routinely taught by parents. Basic social skills are so lacking today that even major corporations have seminars on polite behavior.

Many people attend the classes for physical fitness. Going to the gym for solitary workouts is boring, but group classes can really be fun. Seniors find that defensive discipline restore balance and mental clarity. All of us know that regular physical activity is good for us, makes us look and feel better, and is a major part of weight control.

Familiar terms are Ju-jitsu, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Tai chi, but Aikido, Kendo, and Iaido are other martial arts. For those who love competition, there are classes in fencing, kickboxing, boxing, and karate. You will find centers listed as studios or 'dojos'. The internet is great for learning about different disciplines and seeing what's offered near you.

Some of the disciplines are for unarmed combat, while others use a variety of hand weapons. Many of the customer reviews say that classes are great for learning to defend oneself, to get a good work-out geared to personal ability, and to have fun.




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