Learning self defense is an excellent way to get fit.  Not only will you be in shape but you will also be learning a useful tool that will help to keep you safe from predators.  There are many different types of martial arts that will give you a great workout and fit your self defense style.  Different types of self defense martial arts that you can choose from include Aikido, Karate, Jujitsu, Judo and even mixed martial arts.  Depending on the intensity of the workout that you want and the type of self defense style that works for you will be the two definitive factors that choose which style of self defense is right for you.

Many women enjoy aikido as they are able to get a low impact workout while learning a very technical art.  The art of aikido uses the energy and movement of an opponent to overcome and defeat him.  The only requirement that you need to fit is having the strength of an 8 year old child in order to be successful in this self defense martial art.  If you are looking for a more fast paced and dynamic workout that will really get you in shape is Karate.  Karate offers a full body workout as well as kata (a group of pre determined movements) and self defense.  Practicing Kata helps your body to record self defense movements and patterns whether you realize it or not.

Judo is an excellent martial art for self defense since it is one of the only martial arts that concentrates on escape from ground fighting.  If you have an attacker on top of you, you will learn how to escape and use your body's advantages to overcome your opponent.  Regardless of the martial art that you choose, you will learn how to defend yourself and you will improve your overall physical and emotional fitness.  Other benefits of learning martial arts are discipline, coordination, flexibility, increased strength and improved health.

When it comes to dating, you may become involved in situations that leave you rather uncomfortable.  With the increased use of technology, internet dating is extremely popular.  When you take the appropriate safety steps, like meeting your date in a public place until you gain confidence in this person, then you should be fine.  But in the off case, this person does not end up being who you originally thought, then martial arts will be able to help you realize a dangerous situation when you are in one and how to defend yourself.  If you are an online dater and you are looking to get in shape, then choose martial arts as your fitness routine.

By Allison Schleck

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