Oftentimes, when people hear ‘martial arts’, they think about punches, kicks, and self-defense. At Lehigh Valley Martial Arts (LVMA), it’s so much more than that. They feel that mental and emotional development is just as important as self-defense and discipline.
At each of their facilities in the Lehigh Valley, they take a unique approach to martial arts training. No matter the skill level or age, they teach students to balance both mind and body. This is where the true roots of this activity live.
At LVMA, They believe that martial arts is for anyone. From the three-year-old with an inquisitive mind to the retiree who is looking to improve his or her overall health. They see everyone in between too, like the dad looking to build strength and reduce stress and the mom who is looking for some “me time” to recharge her batteries. They see lots of school-aged kids who need to build focus to experience successes both big and small and teenagers who need to build the confidence to withstand the social pressures they face every single day.
A Personal Connection in Martial Arts Training: Each person comes to class for a different reason. At LVMA, they take the time to get to know their students as individuals, connect with them, understand what they are set on achieving and guide them on the journey to that achievement. They support them when they need it, encourage them when they need it, and push them when they need it. The bonds that are formed make them a family and allows them to know what their students need and when they need it.
Understand that everyone achieves at different rates and no two students are the same, the instructors teach to the individual and never compare one student to another. Students’ progress and promote at their own rate. No one is pushed through the system and all rank is earned through individual effort.
Individual Attention for Every Student: Instructors at LVMA are experts at measuring a student’s potential and helping them reach that potential. Through guidance and encouragement, the instructors help students discover their inner strength and how to go beyond what they thought possible.
At Lehigh Valley Martial Arts, the instructors understand that they must adapt their teaching to meet the needs of each individual. Students are never expected to adapt to a teaching style. The styles are adapted to them. The belief is that students are like transistor radios and it is their job to dial in to the right frequency to be sure that their instruction is crystal clear.
Building Character Through Martial Arts: While physical training is important, at Lehigh Valley Martial Arts, they believe mental and emotional training is equally as important. Martial arts is meant to build and enhance the entire person in all aspects of their life.
All of the classes, no matter what the level, include lessons in good character, communication skills, goal setting, and emotional intelligence. When combined with the physical skills, a student of Lehigh Valley Martial Arts becomes well-rounded and has the natural confidence to handle themselves in any situation.
Founder, Paul Miller, explains, “We want our students to learn how to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations. We always want them to put their best foot forward and seek first to understand and then to be understood. We believe by doing this, our students become respected leaders because they understand how to build relationships, treat people as people, and get the job done without making excuses or putting others down.”
For more information on Lehigh Valley Martial Arts and how to get started, contact them at 1-855-LVMA-NOW (586-2669) or visit their website at www.LVMAnow.com Be sure to check out their special offer in this months issue.
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