Judo, karate, muay thai, taekwando, kickboxing – and dozens more! Without getting into a ‘which is best?’ debate, all martial arts are great for general fitness, and each offers something different.
Pros:
- Not reliant on the weather
- Helps weight loss and muscle gain
- Inexpensive
- Good cardiovascular workout
- Fitness: good for flexibility, balance, agility and reflexes
- Mental health: good for self-confidence and self-esteem
- Can be social
Cons:
- Injuries are fairly common
- You’ll need a local martial arts gym
- Difficult to practise at home
Find your local martial arts club via British Taekwondo , Kickboxing , Judo , Jiu Jitsu , or if you don’t have anything particular in mind, try: https://britishmartialartsandboxingassociation.org.uk/
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