2022 IS GONE!

Just like every year, we wake up on January 1 with a renewed determination to make 2023 the best year. Unfortunately, it comes as no surprise that over half of us will quit our resolutions by the end of the month.

Many people have difficulty keeping the motivation and focus they need to achieve their goals, whether it be in fitness, finances, or any other area of life. But it doesn’t have to be difficult to achieve those resolutions, especially with the help of martial arts.

Here are ways martial arts will help you achieve your New Year’s resolution:

IMPROVED HEALTH AND FITNESS

Like most, fitness is one area that we all strive to do better in, especially after the Holidays. The average person gains 10 pounds of weight during this time, so many set their New Year’s resolution to get back in shape.

Martial arts is a full-body workout that challenges your muscles and cardiovascular system and improves your flexibility. When Taekwondo students hold certain positions for an extended period of time, it builds and tones muscles. In each class, a student can expect to burn 500 or more calories. That is the equivalent of running five miles! Lifting weights or running on the treadmill for an hour can get boring fast.

SELF-DISCIPLINE

One of the hardest parts of keeping a new year’s resolution is the discipline to stick to your plan. It’s why so many people never make it past January. Martial arts help instill the mental focus and self-discipline you need in everyday life. The discipline taught in martial arts translates into all other areas of life, especially when setting fitness, financial, or career goals.

Taking a martial arts class every week instills self-discipline through interactive and teamwork games, drills, and activities.

CONFIDENCE

If a person wants to hit their new year’s resolution, they need to feel absolutely confident that it can be achieved. Generally, anyone who trains in martial arts classes grows in their confidence and feels a strong sense of accomplishment. When a person trains in martial arts, they master new techniques, and skills, and overcome many obstacles.

Martial arts help a person develop a stronger belief in themselves and their capabilities so they can overcome their obstacles.

BETTER FOCUS

Many reasons people struggle to achieve their new year’s resolutions are because they lose focus on their goals.

Martial arts classes help build your attention span and improve listening and reaction skills. Participants in taekwondo also have more focus because they are part of a comprehensive training program that clearly outlines goals, development, and what you need to do to get there.

You’re always working toward achieving your goal and keeping your focus on it.

HAPPINESS

How can you even begin to work on achieving your new year’s resolutions if you’re stuck in a rut, unmotivated, or unhappy?

Many people who join a martial arts gym show improved happiness and sense of purpose in life. The camaraderie and community you build in the gym are a breath of fresh air. Martial arts is a great place to make new friends, build relationships, and find a new purpose in life. The people you meet at the gym help encourage you to meet your goals, whether it be on the mats or in everyday life.

As the new year begins, we feel confident knowing that getting involved in martial arts will help you achieve your new year’s resolutions. With improved health and fitness, self-discipline, and confidence, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goals in 2023. If you haven’t joined a martial arts school, CLICK HERE, now is the time!

New Year’s Resolution: Martial Arts Will Help You Achieve Your Goals