Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Martial Arts for the Golden Age

Martial Arts for the Golden Age - Seniors Martial Arts at Bruce McCorry's 
written by: Master McCorry

Advertisements, movies and other manifestations of the pop culture have implanted in our minds the view that martial arts is for youngsters. However, 2010s is an age when the first ever health-conscious generation of our times is nearing the senior age. It is generally believed that the golden old age is not for martial arts and fitness. Is martial art a no-no for the seniors? Or is it that the seniors have a greater need of martial arts? Martial Arts in the Golden Age: Advantages and Necessities According to Dalhousie University, Halifax, the visible effects of ageing such as weak muscles, thin bones and joint aches appear in a person’s body from thirty years onward. Ironically, these are also the symptoms of a passive lifestyle. Therefore, an inactive lifestyle in the old age means that you are doubling the chances of health risk.
Among the different workouts, martial arts is considered the most special for the golden age. Why exactly are martial arts recommended to seniors? · Balance and coordination: After the age of sixty, health problems related to balance and coordination start upsetting you. Seniors face greater chances of tripping over and falling because their balance-coordination systems often fail them. The swift movements in martial arts can help you to retain your balance and coordination. · Core strength: Once near the senior age, a person naturally feels less strong. They may find it difficult to carry heavy weight, to climb stairs, to walk longer distances and to do exhausting physical activities. Martial arts can help you redeem the lost strength and rejuvenate yourself. · Self-confidence: A study conducted by the psychologist Dr Ulrich Orth points out that an erosion of self-esteem sets in at the time of retirement and continues during the old age. Loss of physical strength, retirement, separation from children, the feeling of being dependent can all be reasons for this. Martial arts can enhance your self esteem in the old age by exposing you to a world of activity and bustle. · Health and diseases: Behavioral risk factors like inactivity and junk food consumption have contributed to numerous lifestyle-linked diseases like diabetes, cholesterol, thyroid and consequent cardiac problems. Martial arts can effectively protect you from such diseases which can be deadly in the long run.
· Self-defense and safety: Martial arts can also be a useful weapon in a time of emergency. It is a practical self-defense method that won’t let you down when a crisis occurs. Martial Arts for Elders: The Golden Chance at Bruce McCorry’s Reliability and trust is a necessity for any coaching center, and that is why so many seniors love to choose Bruce McCorry’s Academy as their martial arts center. Dating back to 1978, the academy has brought happiness and health to the lives of numerous students. Though initially started as a small venture in Peabody, MA, the fame of the academy has now breached distances. Today, Bruce McCorry’s is the first choice when you think of martial arts in in Massachusetts.
All the adult programs of the academy are open to seniors. Private training is also available. You can choose from over ten different courses including Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Kung-Fu and Yoga. Seniors can get personalized programs aimed at improving their health and quality of life. Make your Golden Age the liveliest time of your life by enrolling at Bruce McCorry’s!

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

New Year, New You - The Martial Arts Way

New Year, New You - The Martial Arts Way 
written by: Master McCorry 
Yet another year has passed by, and 2014 has arrived with new hopes and
new promises. This is the time of resolutions and new beginnings. What about thinking out of the box and doing something that would be both challenging and rewarding? Martial arts are for those of you who like to experience new vistas and accomplish something with their lives. Why Choose Martial Arts? – The Benefits Sports and Fitness Industrial Association points out that 5,037,000 people chose to learn martial in United States in 2012. This baffling number shows the spreading awareness of martial arts. Modern medical science views martial arts as a natural method to lose weight, to stay fit and to reduce stress.
Martial Arts burn away the excess fat in your body and tone your muscles. It makes you fit and strong in less time than any other workout. Martial Arts also reduces the chances of you to fall prey to lifestyle diseases. Doctors have now started advising patients with obesity to take part in martial arts. Along with providing enough physical exercise, such courses can help them to cope up with the emotional after effects as well.


Patients with lifestyle diseases often feel depressed, isolated and
unhappy. Martial arts can give them the courage to ward off their unhappy thoughts and fill their minds with positive energy. From small kids to seniors, everyone has their own reasons to be stressed and unhappy nowadays – bullying, schoolwork, responsibilities at office, retirement, loss of loved ones – anything can be a reason. Modern science has discovered the ultimate possibility that martial arts can reduce stress.
Martial arts can also make you assertive and self-confident. It is virtually impossible to live in today’s world without being confident and bold. Martial arts can give you the courage to face the society, speak boldly and assert yourself. Through martial arts, you are learning a self-defense that will protect you forever. When you learn a martial arts, its philosophy influences you and your perspective changes. Even shy and introverted persons have discovered their true bolder selves through martial arts. Choosing the Best - Bruce McCorry’s Academy of Martial Arts The greatness of martial arts is that when you choose a special course, it makes you special. Bruce McCorry’s Academy (Peabody, MA) is what you will call a unique martial arts center, because it is special.
Since 1978, Bruce McCorry’s had been in the forefront of martial arts teaching in Peabody, MA. Over the past 35 years, the glory of the academy has transcended boundaries. Nowadays, Bruce McCorry’s is the unanimous choice of Americans when it comes to martial arts. From preschoolers to seniors, Bruce McCorry’s has a specialized program for everyone. Little Ninjas is a scheme for preschoolers. Afterschool Programs and the Summer Programs are designed for school-going kids. Bruce McCorry’s even has a special program for kids with special needs. Adults also can choose from a variety of courses including Kung Fu, Tai Chi, MMA, XMA, Taekwondo and Kickboxing.

Through Bruce McCorry’s Martial Arts, you can realize your ideal dream to
be healthy, fit and happy. The expert coaching at the academy can make your life stress-free and less complicated. Bruce McCorry’s has led millions of students through the path of self-discovery and happiness. Make this New Year auspicious by giving yourself this special gift!
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