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If you are ready to get healthy and fit this year, the martial art form aikido can help you tremendously. Sure, you have debated on going to a gym and there is nothing really wrong with that. But why go to a gym when you can reap the same benefits and more by practicing martial arts?
Aikido offers tremendous lifelong benefits such as integrating the spirit, body and mind. This can help you become the person you have always wanted to be. More balance in your life will have a positive effect on your attitude that even the people around you will notice. Unlike the gym which can only make your body physically strong, martial arts strengthens the body as well as the mind.
Physical Fitness
The physical benefits of practicing martial arts are unparalleled. You will experience increased coordination, reaction and timing, balance, aerobic conditioning, better posture and flexibility. There is also a much greater awareness of the body, body language and self expression, as well as improved confidence and a strong presence.
Fitness For Your Mind
Aikido equips the mind with valuable skills that last a lifetime. You will have better self-awareness, relaxation and an improved ability to deal with conflicts and tough situations. You can approach these stressful situations in a much calmer, positive way with self-discipline and incredible confidence.
Fitness For Your Spirit
Getting involved with martial arts is the perfect way to break old habits. You will have the strength of self-discipline to conquer your fears and insecurities that have held you back. You will experience better concentration and focus, better clarity and a greater ability to understand yourself and the world around you.
Self-Defense
It can take a long time before martial arts can be properly used as form of self-defense, but it serves as an extremely useful life skill. You will learn how to stand up to violence with courage, confidence and wisdom. With these vital skills you can be certain that there is no situation or problem too difficult to overcome.
Build Relationships
Learning aikido in a class can help develop strong personal relationships with peers. Unlike going solo at a gym where everyone is strictly focused on their workout, martial arts classes are tight knit communities of people working together on a regular basis, building healthy relationships.
The best thing about martial arts is that it can be done by anyone. It is perfect for men, women and children of all ages who want to achieve the best overall fitness possible and the results last a lifetime.
