As practitioners of Karate, we often think about opportunities to cross-train in other sports and martial arts in order to augment our physical fitness and self-defence capabilities. We often take for granted how effective our Karate training can be for those looking for cross-training opportunities for their own sports and activities.
At PoCo Karate, we have several dedicated students that are cross-training in Karate in support of their primary sport or activity. The top list of feedback we hear about the benefits include the following:
Significantly improved concentration and focus
Improved mental wellness and resiliency
Better balance and coordination
Improved flexibility
Improved spatial awareness
Significantly improved explosive muscular power
Significantly improved core strength and core muscle utilization
Reduced frequency and severity of injuries
The main factors behind these benefits is that Karate training at PoCo Karate is quite technical which a strong focus on proper body mechanics and mental wellness.
On the physical side, students learn how to:
Maximize muscular power
Synchronize breathing for maximum efficiency
Maintain proper joint and skeletal alignment
Work effectively and adjust around injuries to maintain training progress and minimize setbacks
Train effectively in an appropriate periodized manner to improve performance outcomes exactly when they are needed.
On the mental side, students learn how to:
Compartmentalize their thoughts more effectively
Center their thoughts, improve focus, and eliminate distractions
Improve mental resiliency and adaptability in challenging circumstances
Maintain mental wellness through meditation and positive self affirmation.
Many of the skills a student learns to perform effectively in a self-defence situation are directly transferable to the competitive sporting environment.
Our advice to all athletes: Mix it up. Train in a variety of activities to maximize your growth. Strongly consider adding PoCo Karate to your training to gain a huge competitive advantage over your peers.
PoCo Karate. Be undefeated.
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