what do you get out of martial arts expect from self defence?

Question

my freind just wanted to know

Answer 1

Discipline, peace of mind and confidence, a new group of friends, and the sense of accomplishment that comes with any sport effort.

Answer 2

I tend to agree with Jeff J, and would like to add self-respect to that comprehensive list. I started wado ryu karate nearly 3 years ago at the ripe old age of 33yrs. I had a very poor self-image, little self-confidence and not much ambition in life. I started because my youngest son had started karate and really enjoys it, so I thought 'why don't I give it a bash?' It was one of the best decisions I had ever made in my life. As an old 'saying' goes, 'even the longest journey must start with the first step'.
I now also practise iaido, which is a very 'beautiful' and highly skilled martial art, which takes years of practise and devotion (to perfect). That practise and devotion, no matter which martial art you practise, is worth the effort and occasional bruise/sprain that you could acquire.
Finally,I would just like to add that martial arts are simply awesome, 'cool' and make you feel 'good' and worthy inside. They also give you a sense of 'belonging' somewhere.

Answer 3

Depends on which martial art you are practicing but typically in most martial arts you will develop:

Faster reflexes
Stronger body
Better balance
More self confidence
Bigger appetite
Better health
Increased flexibility
More stamina
Better allround fitness
Enjoyment
Friendship
Respect
Knowledge

And most importantly you will learn that you can achieve more than you ever dreamed of if you put in the effort.

Answer 4

Personally, it helped me get over self-consciousness to some extent. When you have to do cartwheels and other ungainly things, while people are standing outside the window watching, you either get over it or you quit.

It also helped me create a yoga routine that I love. And I learned how to really punch and strike.

At a party once, another girl and a guy were joking around, and he offered to let her punch him in the stomach. I asked if I could join in. She hit him with a girly punch which didn't even move him. I warned him that I hit harder than you'd expect a girl to, but he said go for it. I didn't bring him to his knees, but I did rock him!

Answer 5

one word.......CONTROL.............this doesnt mean control over others, this means the ultimate, and actually only worthwhile form of control.....Control of self. Any monkey can manipulate others but to be able to have the wherewithal to face your own weaknesses and corect them, this is true power, after you control yourself no one can control you! How does this relate to martial arts you might ask......well, while you train you reach different levels, i dont mean belts........i mean frustration, boredom, pain....oh the pain......., fatigue and more frustration.....you basically keep going, but you have to love the art to go through these. This in fact will bring together many facets of your character.everything is connected, it couldnt be otherwise, non-connectedness to all things is a western concept, not eastern, and martial arts are eastern......except for savate.....and capoeira....but you get the picture.

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Answer 6

i get the peace of mind to walk away from fights i know i can win. I am a lot more fit than before i started practicing. MY lungs have been malfunctioning since birth i have somewhat control over that disability. MY hearts stronger, i look better tehre no down fall. except when i'm older i'll deteriorate faster of which i don't care.

Answer 7

Confidence, grace, discipline, positive reinforcement, great muscle toning w/out the soreness, flexibility, strength and awareness.

Oh yeah, there are bruises the more advanced you get, and if you go so far as to get into competition; broken bones usually ribs are bound to happen.

Answer 8

You should get the basic mechanical skills needed to defend your self obviously.
In addition to this, you should gain situational awareness. Knowledge of human biological systems.
Trained reactions. Confidence (many "bad" guys are predators that target people based on how they carry themselves, they want prey not other predators.)

Answer 9

You get better focus, self confidence, help in physical fitness, better flexibility, balance of the mind, and better coordination, meet new friends, peace of mind. better strength of the body.

Martial Arts is good for the soul, not just the body. if taught correctly. you get a better sense of yourself.

Answer 10

the average martial arts teaches you diciplane and self defenses i know this because i take kempo jujitsu and i now am a purpple belt and only 13 years old

Answer 11

Besides self-defense? A lot of things, like confidence for instance.