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Tag: martial arts
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Martial Arts and Delayed-Gratification
The martial arts can be thought of as a path – along the path, you will experience a very personal journey of growth in many areas of your life. But it takes time, patience, and perseverance. In today’s “Amazon Prime” world where an order placed by 3pm is expected the next day, the idea of…
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Training in Multiple Styles – Benefits for Children
In school, children often take a variety of classes including math, science, history, art/music, and social studies. This approach offers a foundation of knowledge that relates. Children benefit from having a well-rounded education covering many disciplines. Ultimately, as they enter adulthood, they may begin to specialize in certain fields of interest and probably go into…
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I Wish I Never Quit
In the 38 years that I have been training, this is something that I have heard a lot from folks. I usually hear it in one of two ways- from either a child who has grown up, or an adult who has grown older.
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Train in 1 Martial Arts Style or 7
Training in the martial arts is awesome. But you knew we would say that. What we’re stressing is “arts” – as in multiple styles. Fortunately, at Plus One Defense Systems in West Hartford, CT, we offer and teach many different martial arts styles all under one roof.
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Martial Arts for fitness and overall health
Taking martial arts is a great way to achieve your health and fitness goals. Our martial arts classes are high-intensity and fun! In a class, you’ll get a great cardiovascular workout, improve flexibility, and learn self defense skills. Our academy is about total body health, so we’ve built a gym right into our facility.
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Self Defense Classes for Kids near Hartford, CT
Children should know how to defend themselves properly when a situation demands it. Our martial arts academy in West Hartford is centrally located and serves the greater Hartford community. Our system teaches kids an effective means of self defense. This includes the mental aspects which involve awareness, ethical behavior, knowing when to walk away, and…
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Training in martial arts is a fun way to achieve better health and fitness
Taking martial arts classes is a super-fun way to work out and reach your health and fitness goals. We encourage anyone looking to tone up, improve strength and agility, and reach new heights of personal fitness to stop by Plus One Defense Systems.
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Try one of these 6 sparring methods to improve your self defense training!
Sparring is an important component of martial arts training for self defense. At our West Hartford dojo, we regularly break from the line-up to square off and practice techniques with partners. Putting your skills to the test while sparring gives you a chance to actually feel the movements in action.
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New Year’s Resolutions – How to Strengthen Your Body and Your Resolve
New Year’s Day is coming fast. The end of a calendar year and the beginning of a new one is often a time of reflection and planning. We look at what we’ve accomplished and what we would like to accomplish in the next revolution around the sun.
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Women’s Self Defense Classes offered in West Hartford, CT
Are you or a friend looking for women’s self defense classes in CT? Plus One Defense Systems offers many styles of martial arts including kickboxing, krav maga, brazilian jiu jitsu, kung fu, and more. In fact, Plus One was the first academy in CT to offer a Women’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class.
