Traditional Martial Arts Benefits

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Martial Arts Academies in San Angelo continue to make adjustments amid the pandemic

SAN ANGELO, Texas – Last March, thousands of martial arts academies across the nation were forced to shut down in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In San Angelo, several academies slowly adapted through online classes and ongoing communications with members. Fast forward to present day, in-person courses are back in action following safety guidelines.

“We are very excited about the fact that we can do live classes in person, but we’re still running zoom classes for those that don’t necessarily feel comfortable or can’t quite make it in,” Team Chip Martial Arts San Angelo master instructor Kyle Johnson said. “The zoom classes are still running and we even have what we call a virtual classroom, which is done via Facebook and it’s done via video submission posts.”

Studies say people who suffer from anxiety and depression can benefit from physical exercise like martial arts. It’s considered a mood booster and can improve an individual’s confidence. Concho Valley Martial Arts Center master instructor Frank Galindo III says it can help people feel empowered.

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Martial Arts at Basche’s is Positively Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Sensei Steve Basche touts martial arts training as more than a workout. “You leave here feeling amazing. You release the endorphins. You feel confident because it’s martial arts – kicking and punching, defending yourself. You feel great, You can’t help but feel amazing.”

The 5th degree black belt also touts the character development and physical discipline available for anyone. “We teach the discipline, the self control, the focus, the indomitable spirit to never give up, which is something that’s very important nowadays.”

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Chicago hospital using martial arts to treat Parkinson’s disease

CHICAGO – We all know karate is a martial arts discipline that is also a great form of exercise. But what about using it as a treatment for a debilitating disease?

One local hospital is taking an unusual approach to treating Parkinson’s disease.

Patients at Rush University Medical Center are kicking away the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by practicing Karate. It all started as part of a clinical trial to see if the kicks and movements of Karate could benefit Parkinson’s patients. It was a 10-week study in which the patients trained in Karate twice a week.

“We found a significant change in how often people were falling which is wonderful, that’s a huge predictor of problems and it’s a big risk factor in people with Parkinson’s,” said Dr. Jori Fleisher.

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Army veteran finds healing from PTSD through martial arts

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — An army veteran calls martial arts his “sanctuary” as he uses it to heal from PTSD.

Lawrence Pearson is the co-owner of Perfect Moves Martial Arts gym. He said he has practiced martial arts since he was 8 years old. Today, he is a master of kickboxing, Muay Thai, taekwondo and karate.

Pearson said he practiced martial arts even while deployed in Iraq.

“I started teaching one of my buddies some martial arts,” he said. “It helped me feel like I belonged or it helped me center or get my mind off of what was going on around me at the moment in time. It was sort of my respite.”

When Lawrence came home in 2004, he said he had trouble sleeping, felt stress and had flashbacks wherever he went.

“I also felt that I had anger issues,” Lawrence added. “It was hard to cope at times. One day I was at work talking to my boss. He was asking me how I was doing, and I started shaking and crying and had an anxiety-style breakdown.”

Joyce Pearson said she shared her son’s pain.

“I felt very uncertain about what it was going to be like, him being back home and having PTSD,” she said.

But the whole family soon saw the healing power of the sport.

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Learning About World History Through Martial Arts

You walk into the martial arts dojang and almost immediately begin to take notice. Practitioners are doing acrobatic kicks and executing rhythmic forms with intense purpose. Later, they point spar, moving in and out of harm’s way with ease, and then start in with pre-formulated fighting moves with a partner. What style is it?

The Korean martial arts style of Tang Soo Do, of course. And like many martial arts types, Tang Soo Do has a history steeped in mystery.

The History of Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do started with the early Korean fighting arts, which paintings and murals tell us were utilized during the time of the three kingdoms in Korea. Eventually, these kingdoms were united under the Silla Dynasty, where evidence of the fighting arts in Korea became even greater. From the evidence, it appears that the arts continued to progress and be practiced, usually taught within families or passed down from one individual to another, until the Japanese took control of Korea between 1909 to 1945. Looking to quell any opposition to their occupation before it started, the Japanese forbade Koreans from practicing martial arts. Some history was lost as a result.

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5 Exercise Benefits of Martial Arts

From https://www.fitday.com
Chances are, you have seen someone participate in martial arts, but you may not be aware of its many exercise benefits. No matter if you are interested in improving your cardiovascular health, losing weight or simply improving your mood, martial arts may be just what you need.



1. Improved Cardiovascular Health

One of the most important exercise benefits associated with martial arts is an improvement in your cardiovascular health. Your cardiovascular system is composed of your heart, as well as the veins and arteriesthat transport blood. A weak cardiovascular system can result in shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, and in severe cases can even cause a heart attack. Research has found that the only real way to improve the status of the cardiovascular system is by participating in activities that stress the heart. Cardiovascular exercise consists of walking, biking, swimming and of course participating in martial arts. For best results, try to get in at least 30 minutes most days a week.

2. Weight Loss

Weight loss is another great benefit associated with martial arts. In one pound of fat is equal to approximately 3,500 calories. Therefore, in order to lose one pound of fat in a week, you must eliminate 500 calories from your diet each day. By participating in one hour of moderate intensity martial arts, you can definitely burn 500 calories. You will be well on your way to great weight loss results.

3. Increased Muscle Tone

By participating in martial arts, you can greatly improve the amount of muscle mass you have in your body. The more muscle you have, the more toned your body will look. The higher your muscle mass, the higher your metabolic demands will be, and subsequently the more calories you will burn each day, thereby helping prevent obesity and even leading to potential weight loss. High levels of muscle mass also lead to increased agility, thereby preventing falls as you age.

4. Improved Reflexes

In order to be a good martial artist, you must have very fast reflexes. Research has found that by participating in martial arts, you not only improve your reflexes while performing the activity, but actually experience faster reaction times during all activities of your life. This is very important in a number of daily activities, such as driving and even cooking.

5. Improved Mood

Researchers have found that participating in a regular exercise routine is one of the best ways to improve your mood. Performing martial arts is not only a good way to relieve stress and frustration, but may actually help to make you happier. You won’t only feel the effects during the activity, either. The endorphins released by physical activity appear to be active in your body for as many as four hours after exercise.

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A Martial Artist can burn 500 calories in one class

Not only is it a great activity that keeps participants physically active, but it also instills a sense of achievement and ethics as you practice and practice and work your way up to earning a black belt. Even if you have no previous experience in martial arts, it is still a great activity to pick up even as an adult. Here are the Top 10 from Health Fitness Revolution and author of the book ReSYNC Your Life Samir Becic:

Total body workout: Martial arts are a high-aerobic workout that uses every muscle group in the body. Your stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, balance and strength will all improve through martial arts.

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Good Samaritan uses martial arts training to thwart attempted NYC kidnapping

A New Yorker put his martial arts skills to use and thwarted an attempted baby-snatching in a Big Apple park last week, pinning the perp down for 15 minutes until authorities arrived, he said Monday.

Brian Kemsley, a 33-year-old Muay Thai coach, stepped in when he saw a man trying to grab a baby inside a stroller from a woman who was also holding another child in her arms last Monday in Madison Square Park.

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