| Seeking a particular martial arts | | | | develop physical coordination, |
| school? Martial arts schools and | | | | flexibility, strength and balance. |
| academies offer a wide spectrum of | | | | Martial arts classes range from beginner |
| martial art training programs, including | | | | to advanced; and are open to both |
| training programs geared towards | | | | children and adults. Depending on |
| physical fitness. Popular training | | | | martial arts styles, some classes may |
| modalities that span across | | | | incorporate specific uniforms and belts |
| International lines are commonly taught | | | | to display level of achievement. With |
| in martial arts schools. Some of these | | | | training commonly offered during days, |
| arts include: Tai Chi, Karate, | | | | evenings and on weekends, Martial Arts |
| Taekwondo, Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, kick | | | | Schools may also host tournaments, and |
| boxing, and Capoeira. | | | | other spectator performances. Students |
| Martial arts school students are not | | | | who participate in these tournaments may |
| only taught self defense tactics, they | | | | possibly go on to compete in national |
| are also taught basic principles that | | | | competitions as well. |
| promote character, effort, etiquette, | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW |
| self control and sincerity. In | | | | and may or may not reflect specific |
| addition, martial arts school | | | | practices, courses and/or services |
| instructors teach students the | | | | associated with ANY ONE particular |
| historical backgrounds of specific art, | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised |
| and how to use the martial arts as a | | | | on |
| form of self discipline. | | | | Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved by |
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| training regimen, martial arts help to | | | | |