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Friday, September 26, 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.

Many parents these days, both couples and singles, are still at work when school lets out. Knowing where their children are and that they are happy and safe is invaluable. The fact that it's become harder to provide physical outlets for kids and for teens - even those who don't willingly participate in team sports - has made enrolling children in after-school programs more popular.

Martial arts centers often offer child care that involves supervised play, training in first level moves, and character development. Teaching respect for others and basic manners fills a need in today's society. Training in how to handle an aggressive encounter builds self-confidence, which is important for all the demands of life. Fear management, how to defuse a situation, and finally how to fight back if necessary are good things to know even if they are never needed.

Learning skills that are either ancient or more recent developments helps people gain self-confidence. In fact, this is one of the main benefits for children and teens who may never have to face an assailant. Knowing how to handle the instinctive fear of a confrontation and how to react to aggression is bound to make interacting with society easier. The manners that many teachers incorporate into their lessons help on other social levels.

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.

Whether you are interested in physical fitness, improving strength and balance, having fun in a group setting, or in really learning to fight back if the need arises, there are many opportunities in Northern Virginia. Go online and check out home pages for dojos or studios and the customer reviews that people are happy to post to learn more.




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