“As soon as I get in shape... When my schedule is not so busy... when I have a little more money... as soon as I start my diet... when I get a little stronger...”
We have all heard these or said these before starting our martial arts training. They are the little things we tell ourselves and others about why we can’t train... and they are all natural. The truth is we know deep down that we really want to train, but the thought of walking into an Academy just plain scares us.
The good news is you don’t have to be! Training in a good Academy will not be a scary experience, will not require you to be an Olympic athlete, and it's not just affordable, you can’t afford not to do it!
“As soon as I get in shape"... The only way to get in martial arts shape is by doing martial arts. No other exercise can duplicate the movement and coordination you develop on the mat. More importantly, it is one of the only forms of exercise that lets you develop at your own pace, that focuses on perfect technique, and smooth repetition.
“When my schedule is not so busy"... The truth is, our schedule is never going to slow down. Life has a way of piling up responsibilities, events, obligations. We have to make time for ourselves, to remember we have the power to create the lives we want to live. The great news is you can stay consistent, make phenomenal growth, and reach your goals by setting aside a few hours each week and sticking to it.
The Average Adult spends 3 Hours a day in screen time... Imagine just investing that much time on yourself over the course of a whole week. We create time for the things we value!
“I can’t afford to train"... The cost of training might seem expensive at first glance, but training at most Academies only costs between 3 to 5 Dollars a day. Less than the Starbucks you picked up this morning, or the first run movie ticket you bought this weekend, less than a night out on the town... and that is just the short term. Consider the long term cost: your insurance copay is probably more expensive than 3 to 6 months of training. Medication to treat preventable illness and injury, the cost of injuries that could be avoided by training, just the feeling and benefit of having a healthy body outweighs the cost of class. You literally cannot afford NOT to train!
Training at a good Academy is like becoming a part of a positive, caring team where each person is dedicated not just to self improvement, but to helping you improve too! The atmosphere is positive, the classes are challenging and fun... and it is kind of place that you look forward to coming back to.
So don’t wait... Jump. Jump into training, into a new life, a new year, and a journey that will last a lifetime!
Hickory Academy of Martial Arts is the best Family Martial Arts in Hickory in the largest and best martial arts facility around. Our professional full time school offers classes for kids and adults from 4 years and up in Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness Monday thru Saturday. Call 828-205-1419 for a free week of classes today or come in to take advantage of January's offer of free training all month for parents of existing students (parents must not be currently training at the Academy). Learn more at www.hickorymartialarts.com.
You may also like this article from our archives with 5 Reasons Why Every Child Should Study Martial Arts.
