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How Martial Arts Benefits Teens Whether you want your teen to gain some basic self-defense skills, or you’re hoping she’ll learn self-discipline by repeating the same moves over and over again, martial arts can be a great teaching tool. Here are a few of the physical and mental health benefits: Improved muscle strength Better balance Enhanced flexibility Improved cognitive function Higher self-esteem More self-respect Better self-awareness The Most Common Injuries From Martial Arts Like any other physical activity, martial arts pose some risk of injury. Here are some of the most common injuries your teen may experience while participating in martial arts: Sprains Strains Contusions Fractures (from falling) Hyperextension of the joints Nosebleeds Although less common, there are risks of more serious injuries, such as head or neck injuries. But many of those can be prevented with appropriate precautions. How to Reduce the Risk of Injury Before enroll...

1. Krav Maga It probably comes as no surprise that the world’s most effective and dangerous form of combat from one of the most conflicted regions of the world. Krav Maga is a non-sport form of martial arts, meaning it doesn’t concern itself with the opponents' well-being. This popular martial arts style was first developed for the Israeli Defense Force and was created with the sole intention of inflicting as much pain as quickly and efficiently as possible which often includes deliberately ending the life of your opponent. According to the New York Times, Krav Maga’s unofficial slogan is “Hurt them real bad and then get away”. 2. Line Line is the abbreviated name of “Linear Infighting Neural Override Engagement”, this lethal warfare technique accommodating the combination of various martial arts techniques including Judo’s classical “hip-throws” was used by the US Marine Corps throughout the 1990’s and is still employed by numerous special forces. 3. Rough an...

1. Think about why you want to learn a martial art.  People begin learning a martial art for many reasons. Perhaps you feel out of shape, or maybe you no longer want to be picked on. Martial arts are a good way to bo ost self-respect. When you start training, you will begin to understand yourself better. This will help you understand and respect others as well. Martial arts will help you define and overcome your weaknesses. They are challenging and empowering at the same time. 2. Research different martial arts.  Before you start kicking trees and punching walls, do some research on martial arts. Don't just pick what's popular at the time. Find one that you're interested in. There are many different types of martial arts. There are hard styles, which focus on force, and soft styles that focus on manipulation of energy. Another benefit of researching martial arts is broadening your knowledge of fighting styles. It's a good idea to have a working knowledge of oth...

Martial arts  are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, physical, mental and spiritual development; as well as entertainment and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage. There are a large number of distinct styles and schools of martial arts. Sometimes, schools or styles are introduced by individual teachers or masters, or as a brand name by a specific gym. Martial arts can be grouped by type or focus, or alternatively by regional origin. This article focuses on the latter grouping. For hybrid martial arts, as they originated from the late 19th century and especially after 1950, it may be impossible to identify unique or predominant regional origins. It is not trivial to distinguish "traditional" from "modern" martial arts. Chronology is not the decisive criterion, as, for example, "traditional taekwondo" was developed...