February Kickin’ Newsletter – 2022

5 Reasons We LOVE Karate!

There are many forms of martial arts, but they all have one thing in common: People who participate in them love them. There are a variety of reasons that students enjoy doing it. Here are 5 reasons we love karate at TM Martial Arts:

1. IT’S A CONFIDENCE BOOSTER

Martial arts is physically trying, so prolonged practice helps you get in shape! The longer you do it, the better you get at it. This  helps boost your confidence. Whether a student begins as a child or later in life, there’s no doubt that learning a new skill and growing it with the support of your instructor can do wonders for self esteem.

2. YOU LEARN SELF DEFENSE

Hopefully, you won’t need to use your martial arts skills as self defense, but it’s always good to have those skills in case a situation arises. For example, someone who finds him or herself in a dangerous situation, like a street robbery or home break-in, will be happy to have learned the techniques necessary to stay safe without needing a dangerous weapon.

3. IT’S A PRODUCTIVE WAY TO RELEASE ENERGY

Exercise is a great way to let out stress or pent up energy in a productive way. Have you ever gone into a kickboxing class or on a run in a bad mood, and finished as if you were walking on air? Sometimes all you need is a little bit of physical activity to get that negative energy out.

4. IT INCREASES FOCUS

The physical aspect of karate class is merely a small part of the overall practice. Martial arts can sharpen your mind, allowing you to focus and learn easier. Martial arts helps you tune out other thoughts and solely zero in on the practice at hand. Once you learn to do that in your karate classes, you can incorporate that mental strength into other aspects of your life.

5. THE SOCIAL ASPECT

There are few places more supportive than your local martial arts studio. Not only will you get to know other members of your class, as well as your instructors, but these people will also support and encourage you throughout your martial arts journey. You’re very likely to become friends with the people you practice with. If you’ve recently moved to a new city, consider joining a martial arts studio for some much needed camaraderie.

Special Mention

Happy Birthday TM Martial Arts!

It’s our birthday month! TM Martial Arts first opened its doors 19 years ago, on February 3, 2003. Since then, our studio has grown to over 300 active students, dozens of black belts, a full staff of professional instructors, and the opportunity to have reached thousands of families in the community. We want to say a special THANK YOU to the parents and students who step through our doors each week. It’s an honor to serve you.

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