How to Protect Yourself

Madison Cohen, Staff Writer

With all of the craziness in the world these days, it is increasingly important to know how to defend yourself. There are many great ways you can do that, including martial arts. These classes are an amazing way to start learning, with Karate and Tae Kwon Do being the best martial arts for self defense purposes. Not only will they teach you ways to defend yourself and make you stronger, but they also help with mental and physical health.

It’s said that when you take these classes your mood improves, you feel stronger mentally, and you also learn respect. If you struggle to be active, taking one of these forms of martial arts would be great for you. You would get the chance to be active, all while learning the valueable skill of  protecting yourself. Another thing you can do is take boxing classes. Most boxing places don’t just offer boxing classes they offer other types of workout classes. If you look at the Charles Street Times ,you will find an article about an amazing boxing gym. Like those martial arts classes, not only will you learn to protect yourself, but you can also go for regular workouts.

For those who know how to defend themselves but want to get stronger, you can still take any of these classes. They will all help improve your strength but going to the gym is another form. If you want to defend yourself and get stronger you are more than welcome to do both. Being physically active is very important for your health and it’s amazing how you can be active and learn to protect yourself!