Coordination varies from person to person and includes the ability to judge distance and spatial awareness. And while it’s true that some people are more coordinated than others, coordination is a physical skill. You can actually improve your coordination with time and practice, and martial arts is a great way to become more coordinated.
Martial arts improve coordination by helping you understand how your body moves and functions. The increased awareness of your movements enhances the connection between your brain and body. This happens in a few ways:
- Repetition of skills and movements
- Improved focus and concentration
- Tackling more complex and complicated movements
Here are a few more ways that martial arts improves coordination:
Synchronization
Martial arts is as much of a workout for your brain as it is for your body. While training, your brain learns to use the body as one unit. At first, your mind and body might be as out of sync as your left and right arms. But as you train and stay consistent with your practice, you’ll start to feel less clumsy and become more coordinated.
Spatial Awareness
Another way that martial arts improves coordination is through spatial awareness. As you learn techniques through repetition, you’ll also get a better grasp of where your body is in your environment. So not only will you begin to gain better spatial awareness on the mats, but this skill will also carry over into your daily life.
If you feel like a lack of coordination is preventing you from giving martial arts a try, don’t let this hold you back! If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, you can improve.
Are you interested in getting started? Contact us at Classic Fight Team in Fountain Valley to learn more about the programs we’re currently offering.
