The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Martial Arts
Getting into martial arts can be an intimidating process, but it’s not as scary as you might think! At Impact Martial Arts, we love welcoming beginners into the martial arts, which is why we’ve created a guide for beginners to better understand why and how they should start studying and practicing martial arts with us!
Programs For Everyone
At Impact Martial Arts, we have karate programs for all age groups. From young kids to teens to adults, karate can help you make a real difference in your life. It’s not just karate for kids, but karate that is focused on helping everyone succeed both physically and mentally! If karate sounds like the right fit for you or your child, contact us today to learn more about our programs and schedule!
You or Your Child Will Start In the Beginner Classes
When you’re interested in beginning martial arts, the first step you’ll take is to learn more about the types of martial arts you’d like to learn and reaching out to a dojo that looks like a good fit for your needs. Once you’ve enrolled in classes for either yourself or your child (or potentially both), you’ll get started in the beginner classes, which teach the basics of learning how to move your body, forms, and training. Many martial arts operate with a belt system to designate levels of understanding and skill, so you will start out with a white belt and move up through the belt levels from there. To earn a new belt and move up in skill level instruction, you’ll have to complete an examination set by your instructor after a certain amount of time or classes.
Martial Arts Is A Great Way To Learn Translatable Skills
One of the most prevalent misconceptions about martial arts is that it’s just a workout or that it’s just a way to learn how to fight. While you can work up a sweat in classes and you do learn how to use your body to protect yourself in the event of a fight, the study of martial arts is about so much more. One of the most important parts of martial arts is learning the discipline, control, respect, and concentration required to effectively master the skills needed to be a martial artist. These skills are not only helpful in class, however — they translate easily to other areas of life, like school, work, other areas of exercise, and more.
Make Real Progress
Losing those extra pounds and gaining confidence is not an easy task. Unfortunately, it’s also something that many people struggle to achieve. Karate can help you make progress rather than just talk about it! Our karate classes will challenge your body as well as your mind so that both parts of you work together towards a common goal.
The Longer You Stick With It, The Better Skills You Earn
As you progress through your classes and your practice, your skills will become better and more refined, meaning that you are ready for your examination and to learn new skills. Each belt level earns you the opportunity to learn new skills as you master and move through the skills learned on each previous level. One of the most rewarding parts of moving up in martial arts is that you can not only feel yourself building skills on the ones you’ve already mastered, but you’ll also be able to feel yourself building your strength, discipline, and confidence in your martial arts.
Lifelong Skills and Connections
One of the most enjoyable parts of learning martial arts in a dojo like Impact Poconos is that you’re learning with a group of peers in a similar age group while you’re gaining the skills and knowledge to grow your abilities. As with any group classes or activities, you will most likely be learning and practicing alongside many of the same people during your classes, so you will have opportunities to make new friends and connections with those around you, who have similar interests. As you all build your skills while growing and learning, you also have opportunities to build your relationships with your classmates, providing you or your child with lifelong skills and connections.
Become Part of an Inclusive, Inviting Environment
Karate can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! At Impact Martial Arts in East Stroudsburg, PA, karate is not just for the most athletic or talented people. Our karate classes are designed so that everyone has a chance to work at their own pace and see real progress towards achieving their goals. In addition, we have an inclusive and inviting environment that will make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.
More Benefits Of Taking Up Martial Arts
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Martial arts students believe in their strength and abilities because they know what their bodies can do.
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People who study martial arts carry themselves with strength and authority, and that can ward off attackers.
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Martial arts instruction focuses on achieving personal excellence, something that builds self-esteem.
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Structured workouts tend to be more effective than solo workouts in terms of burning calories.
Starting out with martial arts doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming! By starting out with a dojo that teaches the skills and style that you’re interested in, you’ll be set up for success and building strength and new skills before you know it! Learn more about martial arts, browse through the programs we offer, and enroll yourself or your child today by reaching out to us today!
