Benefits of Martial Arts for Women

Women can enjoy physical rewards in training martial arts for women including strengthening and toning of muscles.  Martial Arts for Women are the ultimate physical workout that can get a woman into shape or to help her maintain a great physique in addition to learning self-defense. The movements and technique involved in Muay Thai kickboxing incorporate the whole body. A punch starts off at your feet coordinating the pivot of your foot, hips, and shoulders with the extension of the arm. Feet are shoulder width apart and knees are kept bent to provide a good base and balance which in turn is keeping the leg muscles engaged. What about abs you ask? The core is kept engaged throughout the whole process providing solid punch. One punch may not get someone to their desired goal but with constant repetition and adding other techniques to the routine, the goals can be attained.

Martial Arts can help relieve stress and improve concentration. Many of the routines can also improve reflexes and help keep a woman’s memory sharp. Classes can help women deal with the stress in their life as well as learn valuable skills that can also be translated outside of class in terms of self-defense and confidence.  Practicing self-defense systems like Krav Maga provide women with techniques that they can use when they are confronted by an attacker. Having these valuable tools can increase a woman’s self-confidence.

Regardless of age, or athletic abilities, there are many benefits that Martial Arts can offer for women. Whether you want to improve your health and fitness, lose weight, or simply boost your mood, martial arts for women can help you reach your goals and more. Martial Arts are beneficial to everyone but it is important that women are aware that they can also benefit and practice a system.

~Jen Escoto

Elite Training Center
1628 South Pacific Coast Highway,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 543-1600
www.elitetrainingcenter.net

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