While martial arts provides a solid physical workout, it has many mental benefits as well.

Martial Arts students find they better cope with stress, sleep better at night, work better during the day and just overall feel better. They also have a greater peace of mind due to the knowledge and expertise on what to do if faced with a dangerous situation.

However, the greatest benefit of martial arts at Chicago Martial Arts is the increased sense of self confidence it builds in our students.

No matter what the style of martial arts — whether it’s karate, kung fu, taekwondo, jujitso, judo, aikido, tai chi or kendo — the physical and mental benefits are similar.