There are many benefits for kids and teens training in martial arts and adults get the same benefits. Beyond the long list of physical benefits, there are personal skills and social skills that are developed while training.

• Leadership
  • As students advance, they have the opportunity to become leaders. There are multiple opportunities to lead all which develop confidence and give experience to students.
    • Lead by example through actions and positive speech.
    • Lead warm up exercises.
    • Teach new or younger students material.
    • Mentor younger students.
    • Lead demonstrations and performances.
• Cooperation/Team Work
  • While martial arts is mostly an individual sport, you need good training partners. Ones that push you and help you improve.
    • Students must work together in drills.
    • Students must learn to share space and school.
    • They must help others improve.
• Confidence and Discipline
  • It takes time and a lot of effort to improve in martial arts. You must have confidence in your ability for competition and must stay disciplined to practice even the basics regularly.
    • Time and effort are what gain skills and knowledge.
    • Focus becomes key along with discipline.
• Overcoming obstacles and set backs
  • Life will always hit you with failures, challenges and problems.
    • Through live matches, students learn that they will not always win. Techniques will not always work. Effort is essential.
    • It may take a long time to master a technique, gain rank, acquire a skill. You will fall, miss and tap many times while learning.
    • The lesson is that those who succeed do so because they keep trying is critical to succeeding off the mat.

At On Track Wellness (OTW United Martial Arts) in Point Loma we push all our members to work hard in order to gain success. Patience is critical as growth can not happen over night. That goes for strength, weight loss or skills in martial arts. We will hold you accountable to the plan for success. Give us the time and effort, and we will help you achieve your goals.