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I absolutely love the BJJ classes here. The instruction is excellent, the staff is friendly, helpful and well organized and the facilities are great. All this comes together to create an environment where the students help each other learn and improve. It is this that really does it for me. PAMA is not just a place to train, it is a community of friends. BJJ is hard. It can be demoralizing. Having helpful, encouraging friends to train with is what keeps me coming back. It is this that will push me to finally get that black belt some day.

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I recently moved to the area and dropped by to check out the bjj classes. I've been training bjj for the better part of a decade and can say without a doubt that this has been one of the most welcoming gyms I've ever experienced. Great instruction with a good mix of belt levels that gives everyone an opportunity to learn.

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I like to get to know a school for a while before giving a review. That said, I've been training in PAMA's BJJ program for about a year now. I came to this school as a 2 stripe blue belt and have had training from several different places over the years. I can say honestly that the Pendergrass brothers have succeeded at creating and continuously cultivating an amazing environment for learning. You feel like family as soon as you walk in the door. And regardless of whether you've never trained before or have been training for decades, there is something here to learn and grow in for everyone. The instructors are patient, love what they do and can break down concepts in ways anyone can understand. The culture here at PAMA is consistently positive and inclusive. Classes are organized well and more experienced students (upper belts) are always willing to help those looking for guidance. If you're looking for a place to train, just stop by PAMA and see for yourself.

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6 Benefits of Martial Arts Classes for Seniors

May 25, 2023

Martial arts classes can be beneficial for people of any age. The reasons are that martial arts training provides a host of health benefits that encompass physical health, mental health, and emotional health.

While martial arts for seniors might not seem like the most obvious choice for older people looking for a way to get some exercise, the truth is that practicing martial arts can help seniors to stay engaged and social while improving their fitness and strength. With that in mind, here are 6 benefits of martial arts training for seniors.

#1: Martial Arts Classes Build Muscle and Bone Strength

Any senior citizen can benefit from activities that build muscle and bone strength. A loss of muscle mass and a weak skeletal structure can put seniors at risk for falling and injuring themselves, and if falls are serious enough, they can put every aspect of an older person’s health at risk.

Martial arts training helps to build muscle because it provides a full-body workout that uses every major muscle group. Having stronger muscles and bones helps to build a healthy body and makes it easier to establish physical routines to maintain good health.

#2: Martial Arts Classes Allow Seniors to Make Friends and Build Connections

Seniors may sometimes struggle to build friend circles, particularly if they have moved after retirement. One of the most important benefits associated with taking martial arts classes is the opportunity to make new friends with a shared interest.

While the pursuit of martial arts belts may be solitary, classes are fun and social! Students have time before and after class to get to know one another. When an older person feels connected to others, they’re less likely to feel lonely or depressed.

#3: Martial Arts Classes Build Mental Alertness

Mental alertness tends to fade as people get older. A senior’s risk of confusion or dementia may be partly determined by heredity, but it may also be impacted by a lack of challenges for their brains.

Seniors who learn martial arts put their brains to the test every time they take a class. Older people who pursue hobbies and activities–particularly if they involve learning something new–keep their brains active and healthy.

#4: Martial Arts Classes Combat Aging

We all have to deal with the realities of aging, but regular physical activity can help seniors to maintain physical fitness, including balance, strength, and flexibility. In fact, martial arts training is one of the best ways to stay in shape as you get older.

Having a healthy body and a healthy mind is essential. The constant practice involved in martial arts training ensures that seniors are always learning and improving.

#5: Martial Arts Classes Sustain Mental Health

Seniors who join martial arts classes share the benefits that martial arts training can provide for their mental health. There’s plenty of evidence that getting regular exercise has a positive impact on mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, both of which may impact senior citizens.

Martial arts training triggers the release of endorphins, feel-good hormones that can help to ward off feelings of depression. While a martial arts class can’t take the place of necessary therapy or medications, it can do a lot to help seniors manage their own mental health.

#6: Martial Arts for Seniors Improves Safety

Seniors may sometimes feel vulnerable as they lose physical strength. Those who begin practicing martial arts learn how to use the strength they have in any situation where they feel threatened.

Senior citizens can benefit from learning martial arts because it helps them maintain a strong body, a healthy brain, and good mental health while also providing a fun social activity where they can meet new people and make friends.

Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts proudly serves the Wake Forest, Wakefield, and Raleigh NC areas. For more information about us check out: www.bjjnc.com. For more information on our adult program go to https://www.bjjnc.com/program/bjj/

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