Saturday, September 27, 2014

Self Defense Classes Arlington VA

By Lessie Kaufman


Northern Virginia is an affluent area, with many safe neighborhoods. However, parts of this densely populated suburb of DC have a pretty high crime rate. For this reason, residents may want to take advantage of the many self defense classes Arlington VA offers. There are other reasons, as well, that this sort of course can be good for adults, children, and teens.

Martial arts schools are very popular with parents and children. Many of these institutions offer after-school programs for all ages from kindergarten to high school. This sure beats having kids go home alone to play video games or run around the streets with their peers with no adult oversight.

Often school kids can ride the public bus to a after-school program. In addition, many of the care providers have their own buses to pick kids up after school. This may be a godsend to working couples or single parents who can't provide transportation and who may still be at work when school lets out.

It's entirely possible in today's world to be confronted by hostility on the street or even at home when assailants are bent on robbery or assault. Martial arts offer one way to confront and, if necessary, repel physical aggression. Other disciplines focus on instinctive and reflex reactions, teaching students how to use these responses to deter or battle aggression. Fear management is another skill that is important in times of danger.

Some of the disciplines have come down from ancient times, while others have been invented more recently. Developing self-confidence is both a goal and a result of this kind of training. Even those who may never have to face an assailant will benefit from knowing how to handle themselves in a physical confrontation. This carries over into other areas of social interaction as well. Learning respect for others is an essential part of this training; the manners taught come in handy for all life's demands.

Many people attend the classes for physical fitness. Going to the gym for solitary workouts is boring, but group classes can really be fun. Seniors find that defensive discipline restore balance and mental clarity. All of us know that regular physical activity is good for us, makes us look and feel better, and is a major part of weight control.

Ju-Jitsu, Tai Chi, and Tae-Kwon-Do have become familiar to many of us in the West, but there are other martial arts, like Kendo, Iaido, and Aikido, that may be unfamiliar. It's possible to observe classes in order to choose a discipline. Some centers even offer free classes for a real taste of what to expect. Competitive sports like fencing, kickboxing, and boxing are also offered. Defensive gun handling is offered at some shooting ranges.

Many places offer free classes, and you can also observe a class to see if you or your child are interested in what's going on. There is instruction in both unarmed combat and the use of weapons. Even defensive pistol classes are offered at some shooting ranges. Skill level and state of physical fitness and ability are assessed in course suitability recommendations.




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