The pressures and
challenges of the 21st century are not limited to children and
teens. Today's adults face issues such as paying bills on time, job
security, raising children in a technologically advanced world, the
skyrocketing cost of living, surviving in a world with a questionable moral
compass, and finding less and less time to just stop and smell the roses
(kids, just Google it). Today's adults experience more stress than any
previous generation, and finding ways to relieve this stress and regain
control over one’s life seems limited to the dubious claims of late night
infomercials.
Our adult program offers scientifically based procedures to
deal with this stress, and does so without the stigma of seeing a therapist,
taking prescription medication, self-medicating or engaging in any behavior
that might be considered self-destructive. We begin each class with a
fun, high-energy warm-up; the kind of workout that helps you sweat while
also getting you to laugh. And you will feel and observe the improvement
in your stamina and strength as the weeks go by. Then you'll practice
drills designed to improve your eye, hand and leg coordination. You'll
learn how to develop power in your handstrikes and kicks through the proper
alignment of your shoulders, hips, knees and feet. How to properly
align your body to block and absorb a full power punch or kick (which can
actually be learned during your first lesson - imagine what you'll learn by
the time you're ready for promotion to black belt). You'll develop the
aim in your hands and feet to strike exactly where you chose on a target.
You'll also learn how to defend yourself against various grabs, punches,
kicks and weapon attacks. We guarantee that when you test for
Yellow Belt (about 15 weeks of training) we can have one or two Instructors
grab you and you will have the necessary skill to successfully counter each
and every attack. We guarantee it. Still not sure?
Well, our eight and nine year olds have been successfully doing this on
their Yellow Belt tests for years. You see, sometimes confidence can
be influenced by the frame of reference through which we choose to look at
something. As another example, once an adult student watches a small
ten-year-old break a board, the adult student instantly "acquires" all the
necessary confidence and skill to break a board. Our adult students
are taught how to choose or develop proper frames of reference through which
to perceive people and events in their lives; another skill that helps
reduce confusion, anger and stress.
These are just some of the drills and methods we use in our
adult curriculum. Through your training you will acquire full power
and control over your body, and what better way to feel a sense of regaining
control over your life? As your skills and health develop, you'll feel
your stress (and most likely a few pounds) slip away. And before you
decide if our program can benefit you, you can attend free classes as a
guest member. You can attend as many classes each week as you'd like,
and you can even bring a workout partner to train with you. If you
chose to stop training after the guest lessons there is no further
obligation; no follow-up calls or letters.
You know, a few years ago a survey was conducted to ask
adults why they didn't train in the martial arts. The main reason they
gave was the fear of looking foolish. We promise we will not ask you
to say or do anything that might make you look foolish. Our adult
students are a supportive team who encourages each other and especially
beginners. Now, you might feel a bit intimidated with all these people
walking around in what appear to be pajamas doing movements that seem
straight out of a Bruce Lee movie. But that feeling usually passes by
the end of your first class. You'll feel welcome, and a part of our
family.
Give us a call today, before you talk yourself out of it
again.
