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!    

www.brucemccorrys.com