Women participating in a reputable Martial Arts training program immediately realize the numerous benefits it offers. As women become more empowered both in the home, community, and work environment, it is no secret that this training is helpful across the board.
The benefit often overlooked is better decision-making. Through effective discipline and training, women naturally become stronger at assessing situations and making more sound decisions. This benefit is in addition to the more recognized rewards, such as improved physical fitness and defense training. As women find their solace in training, self-importance is established, resulting in increased self-confidence and self-respect.
Beyond learning how to punch and kick, Martial Arts training focuses on the mental and physical. Improved mindset and propensity elevate women to navigate today’s complex world. Sharp minds are predisposed to make better decisions. Sound decisions can propel life forward. Emotional and mental health allows women to embrace changes as they come and thoughtfully make decisions that honor their values and self.
Many factors play into our decision-making habits, including upbringing, relationships, and challenges throughout life. Through Martial Arts training, women see the relevance of their decisions and the importance of taking opportunities that they usually might skip over. Women often realize they have more control over the outcomes in their life than previously thought. Martial Arts training blows victim mentality out of the water – knowing you are caring for yourself, staying active, and learning skills while meeting goals doesn\’t leave room for it.
Women Training in Martial Arts Overcome Vulnerability
Due to size and other natural design, women are somewhat more vulnerable than men. It is hard to argue a woman without any self-defense training facing a 6\’2 male with less than honorable intentions is susceptible. If the same woman has training in martial arts, she is equipped with options and tools to defend herself and get away, increasing her survival likelihood.
Women especially feel it in their guts when news reports or stories come out of young girls abducted. Unfortunately, sometimes these girls stay with their captives against their will and give up on escaping. Martial Arts training builds physical strength, technique, mindset, confidence, and decision making.
It is never too early or late to begin training in Martial Arts!
Women Who Train in Martial Arts See Many Benefits
Women trained in Martial Arts learn to fight for safety, never give up, and stand up for themselves. Sparring is an incredible tool used at many dojos, including San Diego’s favorite Martial Arts training studio, SwiftKick. Experienced instructors and dedicated owner Brian are fully invested in offering the best training available. They continually establish and build through training, so everyone develops every benefit available with Martial Arts. Engaging in hand-to-hand combat in sparring allows women to experience the sensation and adrenaline rushes when fighting. Without this critical element of training, women experience these sensations for the first time in life-threatening scenarios.
Although martial arts training is not guaranteed in every situation, women who train in this art are much less likely to allow others to push them around. These women also make sound decisions on their behalf and have the confidence to walk away when it is not in their best interest.
Training includes evolving the mindset of thriving amidst adversity, being vigilant and diligent.
Women Become Better Decision Makers Using Martial Arts
You won\’t hear people say martial arts training is so you can be a better decision-maker, but speaking from experience, the power of knowing you take care of yourself both physically and mentally is incredibly empowering. Awareness and avoidance of potentially dangerous situations is something that naturally happens with training. Avoiding dark places when alone, blocking toxic people on social media, and separating from disruptive behaviors create social distance organically. COVID’s social distancing mandates forced personal space, and to be honest, I think it has been a good thing! Having a little more intentional space allows for more thoughtful reactions and decision-making.
Making the best decisions for yourself is essential to achieving personal, professional, and spiritual goals. Although this article focuses on the overlooked benefit of decision-making for women, this traditional training is tried and true for children, young adults, and seniors of any gender.
Saying no is something women struggle with if they are people-pleasers. However, saying no saves time and energy and can save your life. Saying no can be the difference between survival and victimization. SwiftKick Martial Arts, San Diego, has equipped women all over San Diego through specialized training of both the mind and body.
Training in Martial Arts unleashes the best in women, potentially changing the trajectory of their lives. Whether you think you could benefit or know someone who could, call for a free class schedule and find a time to make this part of your life. You will not regret it!