Realistic Training

It has been our experience that adults are basically looking for 2 things. One is a great workout and two, some practical self defense training. Unfortunately, most Martial Arts schools fail miserably at both of these. Their "works outs" are far too unchallenging and most of their self defense techniques are simply ineffective. When training programs do not require the students to push themselves, they miss out on conditioning which supports the actual self defense skills. The sport martial arts schools really drop the ball on self defense because so much time is invested into training for competition, the self defense skills get neglected. In many cases, bad habits can be developed when training in sport martial arts. The philosophies of self defense and sport martial arts are very different. See this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDwj4_SnUTo
The reasons for poor self defense training are many. For starters, most instructors have not been properly trained for self defense drills. Most just know how to teach static techniques that are either ineffective, too flashy, outdated, or all of the above. Many are too caught up in tradition without even understanding the purpose of the tradition in the first place. Others are just too liability phobic. Self defense training, when administered properly, is very safe.
At American Kempo Karate Academy, we strongly believe in providing challenging work outs and practical self defense. We want our student to leave EVERY class feeling like they really accomplished something and are moving forward. We make sure our self defense techniques and drills stay on the cutting edge. Be sure to visit www.akka.com for more information about our training programs for adults.

Creating Balance

Training in the Martial Arts is all about balance. Most Martial Arts instructors realize that we must all live in the real world. We have to manage our time between work, family, and leisure. Having a balance in the different areas of our lives creates a sense of harmony which allows us to ENJOY our lives with manageable levels of stress. At American Kempo Karate Academy, we encourage our adult students to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly, eating reasonably well, minimizing or eliminating any bad health habits, and keeping the stress levels low. Since you are around others with similar goals in class, you have a much better chance of sustaining these new habits. To learn more about having more balance in your life through Martial Arts training, visit www.akka.com.

Proper Stretching

An important part of being in great physical shape is proper stretching. By regularly stretching out your body, you will build strength and flexibility. You will also be releasing toxins that get stuck in the muscle tissue that can effect our state of mind and wellness. Staying flexible will help prevent all kinds of injuries and help you recover faster when you do get injured. Another great benefit to stretching is that it helps relieve built up stress. When we get stressed, our body physically contracts. By relaxing and stretching out the tight areas allows us to unwind and get our body working normally. It is no secret that our bodies function differently under stress. Proper stretching will be part of your stress management plan when you train in the Martial Arts. At American Kempo Karate Academy, we have a proper warm up and a proper stretch in EVERY class. Visit www.akka.com to learn more about how our programs can help YOU reduced your stress levels.

Why Martial Arts is a Superior Form of Exercise for Adults.

When you are training at American Kempo Karate Academy in our adult program, you will get a full body work out each time you come. We incorporate the 4 major components of a complete work out. Resistance, Cardio, Mental Engagement, and Stretching. We work resistance training that builds upper and lower body strength along with sport specific muscle development. We incorporate cardio training to strengthen the heart and lungs which builds endurance. Learning our Martial Arts techniques keeps your mind focused and fully engaged. Proper stretching develops flexibility which helps with speed and power. When you combine these three important training components and build them up over time, you will build your body for a sustainable and healthier lifestyle. All this training is under the guidance of our professional instructors who will not only teach you, but motivate you to achieve your goals. The instructors are working right along with you making sure you are going at your pace and gradually improving. Our adult program focuses on longevity by staying in shape and properly managing stress. For more information about how our adults programs can benefit you, visit http://www.akka.com/ .