Martial Arts is Good for Physical Fitness – and Mental Strength, too!
When you talk about health and wellness with your family, martial arts is probably far from your mind. However, a study has revealed that it is beneficial not only in terms of physical fitness, but also mental strength. The study was conducted by Ashleigh Johnstone, a PhD researcher in cognitive neuroscience at Bangor University. She and her team selected 21 adult practitioners of the martial arts (amateur level), which include karate, judo and taekwondo, along with 27 adults with no background in sports, to participate in a computer-based, attention network test. Three types of attention were assessed through the test, alertness, orienting (when attention shifts) and executive (responding to a situation with conflicting information).
The results showed that martial arts practitioners scored higher than non-practitioners. Additionally, the study also revealed that those with more experience in the martial arts they were practicing demonstrated the best alertness during the tests. These findings suggest that consistent training in the martial arts have long-lasting positive effects on attention – and who wouldn’t want that? Whether you’re completing your tasks at work, home or school, being able to focus better, pay attention to details and respond appropriately in a quick period of time can do wonders for productivity.
It’s clear that martial arts is so much more than a sport. It can be a healthy activity for the family. Summer is weeks away, and you have ample time to sign up for a class (or two!). Plano Martial Arts in Custer Park offers different types of martial arts for adults and children, with focus on self-defense and personal growth rather than combat. Owned and operated by Master Craig Hamann – a well-known figure in the martial arts community here and abroad – Plano Martial Arts follows a “Do the best you can in everything you do” philosophy. Every martial arts has a free introductory class. There are also no contracts, making the sign-up process easy, quick and painless! They also offer family discounts, and deals for students who enroll in various styles.
Plano Martial Arts specializes in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Kendo, Aiki Jiu Jitsu, Okinawa Kubudo, Tanjin Jiu-Jitsu, and Aerobic Kickboxing. High-quality martial arts supplies are also available in their school. Visit Plano Martial Arts at Custer Park to learn more about each style and inquire about class schedule. You may also visit their official website: http://www.planomartialarts.com/.
