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.
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.
Physical fitness is another benefit. Many moves that signal a readiness to defend oneself or are designed to discourage an attacker require balance, strength, and precision. The exercises that work toward these goals can be strenuous and intense. Scientists know that regular exercise is good for physical health, causes the release of 'feel-good' hormones into the bloodstream, and is a great stress reducer. Also, toned muscles help with weight control, give a more pleasing body shape, and help posture, which is important to a confident presence.
Ju-Jitsu, Tai Chi, and Tae-Kwon-Do have become familiar to many of us in the West, but there are other martial arts, like Kendo, Iaido, and Aikido, that may be unfamiliar. It's possible to observe classes in order to choose a discipline. Some centers even offer free classes for a real taste of what to expect. Competitive sports like fencing, kickboxing, and boxing are also offered. Defensive gun handling is offered at some shooting ranges.
Some of the disciplines are for unarmed combat, while others use a variety of hand weapons. Many of the customer reviews say that classes are great for learning to defend oneself, to get a good work-out geared to personal ability, and to have fun.
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.
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.
Physical fitness is another benefit. Many moves that signal a readiness to defend oneself or are designed to discourage an attacker require balance, strength, and precision. The exercises that work toward these goals can be strenuous and intense. Scientists know that regular exercise is good for physical health, causes the release of 'feel-good' hormones into the bloodstream, and is a great stress reducer. Also, toned muscles help with weight control, give a more pleasing body shape, and help posture, which is important to a confident presence.
Ju-Jitsu, Tai Chi, and Tae-Kwon-Do have become familiar to many of us in the West, but there are other martial arts, like Kendo, Iaido, and Aikido, that may be unfamiliar. It's possible to observe classes in order to choose a discipline. Some centers even offer free classes for a real taste of what to expect. Competitive sports like fencing, kickboxing, and boxing are also offered. Defensive gun handling is offered at some shooting ranges.
Some of the disciplines are for unarmed combat, while others use a variety of hand weapons. Many of the customer reviews say that classes are great for learning to defend oneself, to get a good work-out geared to personal ability, and to have fun.
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