Senin, 22 September 2014

Take Self Defense Classes Arlington VA

By Lessie Kaufman


Although Northern Virginia has many affluent neighborhoods, there is enough street crime to keep people cautious about moving about on foot in many areas. Even mall parking lots are dangerous places. Self defense classes Arlington VA have grown in popularity for many reasons, personal protection being only one. This kind of course is available for adults, teens, and children as young as eight.

In fact, after-school care is one aspect of the growing number of studios or centers that make then a valuable asset for parents. When kids are dropped off by the school bus, or picked up by transportation offered by the center, they have an afternoon of physical activity supervised by trained personnel. They also have free time to just be kids and play. This is so much better than going home to look at television or play computer games.

Often school kids can ride the public bus to a after-school program. In addition, many of the care providers have their own buses to pick kids up after school. This may be a godsend to working couples or single parents who can't provide transportation and who may still be at work when school lets out.

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.

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.

Many places offer free classes, and you can also observe a class to see if you or your child are interested in what's going on. There is instruction in both unarmed combat and the use of weapons. Even defensive pistol classes are offered at some shooting ranges. Skill level and state of physical fitness and ability are assessed in course suitability recommendations.




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