Unlock the Health and Life Benefits of Martial Arts this New Year
Ring in the New Year with a whole new you! Whether your goal is to stay fit, learn self-defense or just try something different, martial arts can be an exciting way for everybody. With various classes available and countless benefits, it's time to seize this opportunity and start on your journey toward personal growth through martial arts!
Let’s explore how you can start your new year with martial arts!
The Physical Benefits of Martial Arts
Whether you're looking to build strength, increase flexibility, or just get in an awesome cardio workout - martial arts is the perfect answer! Incorporating discipline and focus into your routine will help create a sense of balance that leads to physical benefits like improved health and heightened mental clarity.
The incredible thing about Jiu-Jitsu is that it’s known as the discipline that enables smaller or weaker people to defeat larger and stronger appointments. This gentle art uses leverage, body mechanics, and technique to empower any person, at any age, and with any skill level to become physically confident and stronger. Martial arts disciplines like this are a great way to implement a healthier physical lifestyle in 2023.
The Mental Benefits of Martial Arts
In addition to physical benefits, there are also mental benefits that come with practicing martial arts. Martial arts teaches discipline, focus, resilience, respect, and courage - all essential traits that help build confidence and improve mental health. It also provides the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with instructors and fellow students, instilling a sense of community and connection.
“People who are more socially connected to family, friends, or their community are happier, physically healthier, and live longer, with fewer mental health problems than people who are less well connected.” mentalhealth.org.uk
Adding to this, by building self-discipline and mastering their craft, practitioners develop skills that can be transferred to other areas of life, such as problem-solving, overcoming obstacles, and managing stress. The simple truth is, taking up martial arts can bring multiple physical and mental benefits - all while having fun participating in a much-respected activity.
When we think of the mental health benefits of martial arts one of the first disciplines we think of is Muay Thai Kickboxing. It’s known for having a unique style of styles (striking, stand up grappling, and clinch work). The students working under our top UFC fighters and combat athletes have found that, while learning this specific martial arts style, they are lowering stress levels, decreasing anxiety, and that they have an outlet that builds them up- - which ultimately leads to more confidence and self-esteem.
Taking Your Martial Arts Training Further
If you enjoy your martial arts practice, you should take it further by joining a gym like Ground Control. where you can practice with other like-minded people in a safe environment under the guidance of experienced instructors. Not only will joining a gym help keep you motivated toward achieving your goals, but it will also give you access to additional resources such as specialized classes, seminars, tournaments, and connections!
Kick off your New Year's resolutions in one of the best ways possible - learning something new or building on a martial arts discipline you’ve already dabbled in! Martial Arts offer countless physical and mental benefits that will not only help get you fit, but they will also help build confidence while teaching valuable life lessons on discipline, focus, respect, and courage.
If getting into shape has been on your list of resolutions for 2023, consider taking up martial arts at Ground Control or a local gym today!
Take a look at our class line-up for 2023:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an empowering martial art that can help improve one's physical and mental health. Practicing BJJ can increase strength, coordination, and balance while providing a great cardiovascular workout. Because it relies on technique over size and strength, it allows virtually anyone to participate. With its focus on self-defense, it also offers participants the perfect way to achieve their New Year’s goals!
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Muay Thai Kickboxing
Training Muay Thai can help you reach your fitness goals while building muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Muay Thai Kickboxing is incredibly effective in getting you fit, improving coordination and reflexes, and gaining knowledge of self-defense. By learning this martial art, you’ll become more self-confident as your physical and mental well-being improves. What better way to start the new year than by incorporating a challenging yet rewarding activity like Muay Thai into your lifestyle?
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Boxing & MMA
Boxing is an intense yet enjoyable way to stay in shape and reach your New Year's goals! It is a great way to get fit, increase strength, and develop self-confidence. With our accomplished trainer Wade Breegle, you can learn the skills and techniques of a professional boxer while gaining the physical benefits that come with it.
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Kids Martial Arts
Kids martial arts is the perfect way to get your children active and healthy while developing vital life skills such as focus, discipline, and confidence. Start them off on the right foot this new year by enrolling them in our Kid's Martial Arts classes – an experience they won’t forget! With our experienced instructors and fun atmosphere, your kids will learn the fundamentals of martial arts in a safe and welcoming environment.
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After School Kids Martial Arts Program
Our After School Martial Arts Program is a fantastic way for kids to stay active, learn valuable life skills, and get an extra boost in their studies. With the help of instructors Dana and Hahna, your child will be picked up from school in a safe and reliable manner and enjoy martial arts training, such as Brazilian Jujitsu and Muay Thai. You can rest assured that while they are with us, they will be well taken care of while gaining confidence, focus, and discipline – all great additions to start the new year off right!
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For our classes, no experience is necessary, and all fitness levels are welcome! We provide world-class instructors and professional systems for any level. Sparring is also available for those wishing to take their training to the next level. If you are interested in learning more about our classes, contact Ground Control.