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There are so many options when it comes to the martial arts from Judo to Jeet Kun Do. Whichever style is for you, here are 10 good reasons why you should get started right away.

1. Every form of the art is a great work out so by attending a regular class you will quickly find that your fitness has significantly improved. The first few lessons may be tough but the more you practise the better you will feel and the more you will have to push yourself for that same feeling of an intense work out.

2. One of the most common reasons that people want to take up a martial art is so that they can defend themselves should they ever need to. Whilst is was previously a male dominated field, more and more women are feeling as though they would like to be able to protect themselves, which is both sensible and practical.

3. Through the regular practise of certain styles of martial arts, you will quickly notice your flexibility improving. You will also find that you are becoming stronger and more powerful without even really trying.

4. Martial arts require a very high level of self-discipline; a characteristic that once developed for self-defence will stay with you throughout all areas of your life.

5. You should find that as your skills improve so does your self-confidence, not only in terms of fighting but also in all aspects of life from your relationships to your business and work duties. Self-confidence is a wonderful thing that when someone discovers they have some can have life-changing effects.

6. Your clarity of mind and focus will quickly improve and you should find that you are able to focus for much longer on tedious tasks without becoming distracted by irrelevant stimuli.

7. Attending a regular class can be a great way to meet new people no matter what age you are, you get to meet like minded people that you instantly have something in common with,

8. Once you start to get good you can impress friends and family with your Bruce Lee combat moves!

9. If you have children, it's a great way be a good role model and you could even get them involved. Many schools offer family options where you can attend a class together so you all reap the benefits of healthier mind and bodies. There are loads of reasons why adults should take up martial arts but there are even more benefits for children from better results in school to improved social interaction.

10. The combination of strength, stamina, flexibility and agility that will soon develop will cause you to lose weight the healthy way and give you a great, nicely toned body that everyone will be admiring.