April 11, 2007
- Bellevue Martial Arts Instruction — a Holistic Approach
When it comes to Martial Arts and self defense skills, relaxing and focusing are not mutually exclusive. It really doesn't matter if it is Karate, Kung Fu, or Mixed Martial Arts. As a matter of fact, it takes exactly these two qualities in combination to make a master. Bellevue Martial Arts Academy recognizes this age-old truth and teaches accordingly.
The "holistic" approach is nothing new. In the ancient Shaolin Temple, this approach was the cornerstone, indeed, the point, of all teachings. The person as a whole was brought along a carefully-ordered path with patience and broad understanding, to bring out the very essence of their strength of mind, body and spirit.
March 9, 2007
- Why You Can Enjoy Martial Art Classes Regardless Of Your Age
Two of the main issues facing both adults and children alike today are obesity and personal safety. Watch any news program, and these two subjects appear fairly frequently as lead stories. Figures are shown that the average child is officially overweight, which continues into adulthood, and street crime is one the increase. Thankfully, help is at hand for both these problems, and in one easy solution, thanks to martial arts. And the good thing is, it can be enjoyed by all ages.
- Martial Arts Classes
Walk into most martial arts schools and you'll be likely to see classes full of kids. You might even see classes mixed with kids and adults. Sights like these turn many adults away from the possibility of actually training themselves and even reinforce common misconceptions about martial arts. There are so many great reasons that disprove these misconceptions, however, that you owe it to yourself and your body to read these articles and to open your mind to at least the possibility of training martial arts.
