Merry Christmas from Deepak Chopra

Dealing with stress is an everyday challenge in our busy lives. Consider martial arts as not only a way to increase your physical conditioning and self confidence, but as a stress reliever.

The positive benefits of regular exercise have been documented for decades. Exercise releases powerful compounds in the body that produce a sense of well being. Additionally, physical exertion is a great way to work through some of the worries of the day while strengthening our bodies. Attending our martial arts classes will provide these benefits and get you in great shape as well.

Obviously, the kicking, screaming and punching that goes on in each of our classes is a great stress reliever in itself. Seldom do children and adults allow themselves to completely let go and yell. Channeling stress and aggression in a positive way is a safe, enjoyable way to relieve stress and maybe avoid embarrassing outbursts later.

At Temple Kung Fu, we also teach proper breathing and relaxation techniques. Providing the body with enough oxygen to work efficiently is a basic tenet of martial arts training, and the focus and concentration required to advance through the belts help foster a calm, relaxed outlook that will translate into your everyday activities. Stretching, flexibility and breathing exercises strengthen your internal power just as kicks and punches strengthen your physical power.

We also offer specialized classes designed for stress management, incorporating some of the ancient Asian practices of Tai Chi and other systems proven to help with relaxation and stress relief for centuries.

The focus required for intense martial arts training often leads to an interest in meditation, another offering at Temple Kung Fu. Mediation increases the overall sense of well-being that is developed in the martial arts classes, and allows the student access to a reserve of calm within themselves that they never dreamed existed.

Adding our stress relief or meditation classes to your regular martial arts training regimen can increase your results dramatically. These classes can help you to center your mind and body to perform more effectively in class and at work!