Most adults these days are thinking about these things. Most Americans are a little overweight (some a lot). Ours lives are very busy, yet sedentary. We don't get enough exercise. We have too much stress (which is slowly killing us).   Yet, we always seem to find a reason not to make the time to do something that is important for our health and well being. "I have tried exercise plans, health clubs, gyms and even home workout equipment. I stay with it for a few months and get bored!" Most of us have good intentions. We know we need to exercise. Maybe lose a few pounds. Try to rid ourselves of stress. Get in shape. Look and feel better. BUT... Somehow it seems everything we try gets old and boring pretty fast. The gym membership gets wasted. The video tapes you ordered are collecting dust somewhere. How about that exercise machine you bought that turned into an expensive clothes rack (before it ended up in a garage sale). So what is the solution? The adult program at the name of your studio. But why martial arts? Good question. Why Martial Arts? Dear Friend, I have been training in the martial arts for many years. It seems like yesterday when I started. Time seems to fly by. For any physical conditioning program to work (mentally and physically) you need to stay with it for extended periods. Problem is... Most things that adults do to stay trim, fit and feel good are just plain boring. Most of us have bought a one year health club membership and used it for two or three months and never went back. Or that exercise bike or treadmill that became a clothes rack after six months (or less!). Many send for exercise videos thinking that "well, since I don't have time to go to the gym, I'll just work out at home". Yea, right!! That one usually lasts less than a month. So why is martial arts different? The answer is simple. It's fun. Interesting. Easy to measure your progress and there is always something new to learn.   Why is (Your School Name) Different? There are a lot of approaches to teaching martial arts. Some schools are very strict and traditional. You cannot talk in class. You never approach your instructor. Instead you must ask one of the assistants if you have a question. The head instructor is not only non approachable, but if you make a mistake, they have some pretty interesting ways of making you know it. None of which make you feel very good! Then there are the non traditional schools. Kind like a playground for martial artists. Not much in the way of respect or tradition. They don't teach many of the traditional forms and drills that the ancient masters based their systems on. Some of them are more like boxing gyms without the ring. A total absence of tradition and decorum. We believe that the best learning situation is somewhere in between. We do believe in and follow a certain amount of the Far Eastern tradition. No, not in a religious sense at all. But we do bow as we enter the training area as a gesture of courtesy to each other. We value honor, courtesy and respect. I personally believe that the best learning atmosphere is a relaxed friendly one. I think that is why we have attracted such a nice following of adults in our program. Men and women who like to learn and train. Enjoy each others company and have ultimate respect for themselves, the instructors and each other. This program is traditionally taught following strict guidelines and curriculum. Martial Science is a comprehensive martial art system.  Martial Science continues to remain unsurpassed. It combines kicking, punching,throwing, falling, joint locking and myriad of weapons and self-defense techniques developed into a beautiful and dynamic "hard-soft" art emphasizing speed and fluidity. Physical training, meditation and breathing, acupressure and acupuncture techniques are employed to maintain health, to develop internal power, and to slow the aging process. Martial Science stresses humility, self-discipline,self-control, loyalty, integrity and respect for others. The traditional program covers a wide spectrum of self-defense making it attractive to men and women of all ages. As a martial arts system, Martial Science covers the entire spectrum of established Asian fighting arts and body conditioning techniques, as well as mental development and traditional weapons training. The following list includes some, but by no means all, of the elements of Martial Science.   Hand Techniques Closed and open hand striking methods: including palm, fist, wrist, finger striking, and specialized hand training techniques. Leg Techniques Fundamental kicks. • Spinning kicks. • Jumping kicks. • Combination kicks. • Double leg kicks. • Pressure point kicking. • Specialty kicking. Throwing & Grappling Body throws. • Projection throws. • Leg throws. • Pressure point grappling. • Grappling defense. • Wrestling techniques. • Ground fighting. Joint Locking Techniques Restraining methods. • Joint breaking techniques. • Combination joint locking. • Control and redirection techniques. • Arresting and pain-compliance techniques. Body Conditioning Cardiovascular conditioning. • Muscle toning. • Ligament and tendon strengthening. • Joint flexibility and bone conditioning. Animal Style Techniques Tiger • Praying Mantis • Crane • Dragon • Snake • Bear • Eagle • etc. Traditional Weapons Sword: short & long, single or double, straight or inverted.  • Staff: short, middle & long, single or double. • Jointed Staff (flail): double or triple. • Spear. • Cane. • Rope. • Fan.• Bow & Arrow. Martial Art Healing Methods Acupressure. • Acupuncture. • Internal energy systems. • Herbal medicine. Meditation & Breathing Techniques Various breath control techniques. • Meditation and breathing postures. • Concentration techniques.