Martial Arts is also great for Physical Fitness...

When most people hear the terms Martial Arts, many folks think of stuff like self-defense, kung-fu fighting, Bruce Lee, high kicks, breaking boards, and so on... But, even without all of that and even if you don't know what in the hell you're doing, martial arts is also great for physical fitness. Outside of weight training, exercising, etc., it wouldn't hurt to incorporate some kickboxing, boxing, kung-fu, weapon training, and whatnot, into your training sessions.

Back in the day, when I had more room, I used to have a heavy bag and a speed bag to punch and kick on - after my regular workouts involving weightlifting. I found it to be an excellent top-off, cool down, and finishing touch to a hard workout. I also felt like I balanced my workouts by using some of the muscles that are not worked as hard through standard motions such as bench presses and curls, for example. Plus, whether it is martial arts, boxing, etc., it also helps make your muscles more flexible and accustomed to real life motions and/or movements not limited to strict form - as in weightlifting, for example. [Update: Even if you don't have room inside your home for some of this equipment, I have found that the BOB (human-shaped dummy) - Body Opponent Bag can withstand outdoor climates. I also have a reflex bag (sort of like a speed bag alternative) out there, as well.] 

Like I said before, you don't have to know the art or even be good at Karate or whatever, but by going through the motions on a regular basis, you'll add extra flexibility, agility and strength, over time. Hey, it is worth a try...especially if you're tired of the same physical fitness routines.

If you're interested in grabbing a couple books to learn more:

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If you'd like to learn more about the weaponry used in this combative art, visit:

Traditional Weapons - Martial Arts - Bruce Lee included... 

Hey, here's a kung-fu video for motivation... It's a Bruce Lee YouTube video from the movie Enter the Dragon:

Image of Bruce Lee:

...Now, what are you waiting for? Go kick some ass!

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