At Safeguard Martial Arts, we believe that there are countless psychological and social benefits of martial arts training for children and adults.
It provides a space to learn your limits, move past them, and – in doing so, grow your mind and body accordingly.
In addition, it’s an environment where one can form meaningful connections, among other benefits we want to discuss in this post!
The Psychological Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Children & Adults
As mentioned in our previous blog – The Art of Fostering Independence, Creating Discipline and Making Good Choices …we believe there are many psychological benefits within martial arts training for all age groups. These include…
Mental Strength
Regardless of which sport or physical training one chooses to do, mental strength plays a massive role in their success. Being able to resist giving up when there is a physical strain telling your brain to quit, often takes training the mind to go beyond such discomfort. By doing so, athletes of varying sports take strides in gaining success with their results, and this effect spills over into all aspects of their lives.
Mental Health
Mental health is a massive area of concern, as it should be. An individuals’ wellbeing lays the foundation for daily life – from school to work to how we engage with those around us.
Many areas of mental health are helped by fitness alone, and martial arts adds additional benefits to that.
The endorphins and serotonin that gets released through physical exercise, along with the social aspects of team sports will help all who participate lead a well-balanced life.
The Social Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Children & Adults
The social aspect of martial arts also plays an important role. Being surrounded by those who are passionate about the art, or like-minded in an endeavor, helps to build a sense of community and inclusion.
The martial arts community can greatly impact a child’s development via social influence, providing a positive space to build self-confidence, discipline, coordination, decision making, respect, focus, teamwork and social skills …just to name a few.
The Psychological and Social Benefits of Martial Arts Training for Children & Adults are plentiful, and Safeguard Martial arts is here to help safely guide you through your practice.
We continue to maintain strict health and temperature checks at the door, and provide enhanced sanitization throughout our space, while offering a positive environment for all to
take part in!
Question? Feel free to contact Sensei Tina or Sensei Troy by calling 604-532-0090 or emailing safeguardmartialarts101@gmail.com. We look forward to it!
