Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, Rising Son MMA was custom built for martial arts training — complete with mats, a variety of heavy bags, free weights, tractor tires, kettle bells, cardiovascular equipment, a sauna, and showers.
Our professional instructors provide training for children and adults in several martial arts disciplines. Martial arts training can offer many benefits to those who engage in a consistent training routine. You’ll learn new skills, push your body to new limits and strengthen your mind just as much as you strengthen your body. If you’re wondering how martial arts can help you, consider these ways that training can impact your life.
One of the primary reasons that many people take up martial arts training in the first place is to learn some self-defense techniques. If that is your primary motivation, then you will want to focus your efforts on disciplines that have real-world streetfighting value. While all martial arts practice can give you some type of edge in a self-defense situation, some techniques are more for show than actual combat. Discuss your needs with an instructor who can customize your training to fit your goals.
Another popular motivation for joining a martial arts class is to simply improve physical fitness. If standard gym exercise programs seem boring to you, then a martial arts program might be just what you need. It’s definitely a lot more interesting than running on a treadmill for hours on end. Your training program will improve your muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. You'll also experience increased coordination, balance and mobility.
One more benefit of learning martial arts is that you will train your mind just as hard as you train your body. Daily practice builds self-discipline and mental strength. Sparring is a great way to test yourself, increasing your self-confidence and emotional toughness.
Whatever motivation brings you through the door, there are a lot of benefits you will reap from a dedicated martial arts training routine. You will benefit physically, mentally and emotionally, and you’ll be better prepared if you ever find yourself in a confrontation on the street.
