This three-part article series explains the many incredible physical, psychological and soulful benefits of mastering any form of martial arts.
Martial arts classes have become a very popular way for Houston residents to keep fit and have fun while doing so. It's also comforting to know that while we are getting fit, we're learning the techniques and skills necessary to defend ourselves in a dangerous situation. But, according to Krav Maga experts (an Israeli martial art), there really are a plethora of benefits that extend past the physical and into the psychological and soulful realms.
In this three-part article series, we shall be exploring the many benefits of learning martial arts, whether it's Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai or kickboxing. Let's start with the more obvious benefits martial arts offer Houston residents: getting fit and learning to defend yourself!
The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 1: Get a Killer Body and Become Exceptionally Fit
Martial art classes, especially combat sports like Krav Maga, offer Houston residents an engaging and intense whole-body workout. By attending classes between three to four times per week, 
you can get your body in the best physical shape of your life. Combine this with a balanced, healthy eating regime and you'll build muscle, lose unwanted fat, increase your flexibility and develop master coordination. Learning martial arts like Krav Maga is about mastering your body and training it to become a powerhouse and endurance machine, even if you are smaller and lighter than your opponent. Having a set of abs you could grate a block of cheese on doesn't hurt either!
you can get your body in the best physical shape of your life. Combine this with a balanced, healthy eating regime and you'll build muscle, lose unwanted fat, increase your flexibility and develop master coordination. Learning martial arts like Krav Maga is about mastering your body and training it to become a powerhouse and endurance machine, even if you are smaller and lighter than your opponent. Having a set of abs you could grate a block of cheese on doesn't hurt either!
The Benefits of Learning Martial Arts # 2: Learn to Defend Yourself
The core philosophy of any martial art form is to teach students the virtues of peace. However, should combat become unavoidable, it then provides you with the defensive skills and offensive techniques necessary to floor your attacker. These skills vary between the different kinds martial arts. For example, Judo focuses more on defensive skills while Krav Maga, which is a form of Israeli street fighting, is more offensive in nature. Others, like Aikido, seek to preserve the well being of your attacker while Karate, for example, emphasizes the importance of neutralizing your attacker through decisive and injurious means.
What is constant between the martial arts is that they all teach students how to defend themselves. What differs is HOW this is 
achieved.
achieved.
Don't martial art classes encourage students to become violent?
This is a common concern expressed especially by parents of children who want to become involved in martial arts. While learning combat technique can excite children to the extent that they want to show off in front of friends, the punishment for using these skills against another child outside the dojo (classroom) is severe. This aside, the primary lesson taught in any martial art school in Houston is to preserve peace and to never go looking for a fight.
Stay Tuned for Part 2
Stay tuned for the second installment of this three-part article series to learn more about the many incredible benefits of mastering a form of martial art, such as Krav Maga in Houston.
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