Like most teenagers, Shiva found herself constantly being bombarded with all sorts of new things like body image issues and an increasingly busy schedule. Fortunately she found Muay Thai at the age of 18, and she couldn’t be happier with the results she's gotten since.
"I used to be very self-conscious. But since I started Martial Arts, I've become happier and more confident."
The results of her training are not uncommon. Others who start training martial arts like Muay Thai often experience the same results.
Confidence is one of those things that comes with learning martial arts. There are many reasons for this. For starters, the gradual progression that occurs from training gives students a confidence boost. Regardless of fitness levels, students typically have a hard time performing all the drills and techniques being taught. However, as the training progresses, these same drills eventually becomes second nature to the student. Mastering things that once seemed impossible reminds each student just how much they can accomplish when they stick to things.
Progressing through the ranks is not the only thing that leads to the increased confidence martial arts students experience. Their increased fitness also helps with this. A typical hour-long Muay Thai class can burn up to 1,000 calories. That is significantly more than the 600 calories burned per hour when running or the 300 calories used up when lifting weights. The fat-burning intense workout students get during Muay Thai classes combined with a healthy diet can turn anyone into a lean, ripped machine.
In addition, learning how to properly defend yourself also does wonders for a person’s self-esteem and confidence. It gives you peace of mind knowing you will not be completely helpless if you ever become the victim of an assault.
"I started doing Martial Arts in 1998. I saw an ad in our High School newspaper and there was an opportunity for a free trial class. So I thought, why not, I’ll just try it."
Training at a world-class gym like RockStar Martial Arts is a must if you are serious about reaping all of the benefits of martial arts. A gym like RockStar gives you access to World Champion instructors, world-class equipment, and state-of-the-art facilities. It also provides you with the right type of atmosphere that allows you to flourish as a martial artist.
The people at RockStar are very friendly. They make everyone feel welcome. Everyone here is like family. RockStar's authenticity is special. Many of our coaches are either World Champions or they train World Champions. It’s not something you can find in every other gym. Our head Muay Thai Coach, Coach Joe, has trained directly under Saekson Janjira Muay Thai for 20 years.
The positive atmosphere at RockStar Martial Arts has allowed many students to grow as martial artists. Students find themselves more disciplined and focused on and off the mat after training for a period of time.
The benefits of martial arts training are endless. It’s the one hobby you can pick up that will make you a better version of yourself.