Free Workshops Being Offered
Martial Arts America, in affiliation with Black Belt School International, a leader in martial arts training schools with over 800 locations across the country, is taking action this month as January is National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month.
Martial Arts America, located in Hicksville, announced the school will host free martial arts workshops every Saturday in January for children and adults. In addition to helping participants become better able to defend themselves and get in better shape along the way, Martial Arts America is committed to help fight the growing problem of child abductions.
According to lostchildren.org 1,000 children are missing or abducted every day. Martial Arts America is showing kids and adults there is a fun alternative way to stay safe, be alert, and how to conduct themselves in any threatening situation.
Through physical discipline not only will individuals feel better, they will learn how to take care of their bodies.
“We want to teach people to be aware of their surroundings and show them how to protect themselves to get away from potentially dangerous conditions,” stated Mike Donohue, owner and senior instructor of Martial Arts America. “Our workshop is a great way for beginners to learn the basics of self-defense.”
In the free workshops, participants will learn the basic moves from the four effective disciplines in self-defense that Martial Arts America teaches: Tae Kwon Do (traditional Martial Arts); Kickboxing (techniques used in all ranges of self-defense); Hapkido Grappling (defensive moves from the ground); and Fitness (to keep the students healthy and strong).
Each student will leave the workshop with increased strength, conditioning and confidence. Students of martial arts programs typically improve their self-confidence, attitude, and self-esteem, giving them a better outlook on life.
By teaching children how to protect themselves, Martial Arts America hopes to help significantly decrease the number of abductions each year.
Those looking to participate are asked to call the school at 932-5275. Additional information is also available at www.MaaSchools.com. Teachers and students (children and adults) from Martial Arts America are available for live demonstrations and interviews.
