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The Martial Arts are a collection of combat oriented, or once combat focused, systems that can be found virtually everywhere in the world--not just in Asia.  Unlike pure brawling, the martial arts are systemized and contain a higher knowledge, as well as many of them actually being elegant and artistic.  Another thing that makes the martial arts different is the cultivation of all of one's self: mind, body and spirit.  Meaning, we not only train our bodies, but we also sharpen our minds and bring peace to our spirit.  Which, is why self-defense is not the only thing we are training for when we practice a martial art.  It is a way of life.          

 

Some of the benefits of correct martial arts training:

 

Sharpening of mind

Focus

Coolness and calmness of mind under stressful situations

The ability to defend yourself if need be

Physical Fitness

Confidense, but also humility

Self-Discipline

Peaceful sense of self

Higher philisophical understanding (after many years of hard, thoughtful training)

Improved reflexes, coordination, balance, speed and strength

 

Visit my Blog for more tips and lessons on martial arts and other things. (web address: http://joshuapeacock.blogspot.com)