Usually made up of men, the public that seeks fighting as an option for sports already has a large share of women. Despite the label of "fragile sex," these warriors seek not only a way to work the body, but also personal safety training.
Kung fu, karate, judo, muay thai; Martial arts are old acquaintances of the academies, but lately with the development of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the later? glamor? attributed to it, an increasing number of people are looking for this kind of sport.
According to Professor Emerson Nunes, owner of a gym that teaches various types of fighting, after the UFC became synonymous with fame and social status, the number of students on its mat almost doubled. "A lot of people have been interested in the fight because it is fashionable now, but once they start taking classes, it really gets to taste and they don't want to stop anymore," he says.
For Nunes, the female audience only has to add to the sport, since the students help to reduce the heavy burden of machismo associated with it. "Women understood that fighting is not a macho thing, it can help even the most delicate of them to shape the body and also work the mind, and of course is a good way to learn self-defense," he says.
Why choose martial arts?
Gabriele Santana, art director at an advertising agency, is one of Nunes' most assiduous students. She explains that throughout her life, she practiced sports such as futsal and running, but two years ago found in the fight her true passion. "I was doing weight training in a gym, but I found it very boring and always kept looking at the guys who were fighting class, until one day I decided to give it a try," he explains.
Another that agrees with Gabriele's point of view is Mayara Uana, a student of zootechnics. For her, the fight appeared after three years of bodybuilding. “I practiced bodybuilding and even enjoyed it, but I ran out of time for it, so I thought I'd start fighting. I thought it would be a fun and lively class and nowadays I like what I liked the gym more ?, he says.
What are the benefits of fighting for the body?
The girls agree that fighting brings more noticeable results over the same period of time compared to activities such as weight training and aerobics, for example. Gabriele, who has classes three times a week, says: “I noticed that the body is more modeled; bodybuilding does the same but with more time. For those who want to lose weight, it is important to do something that is fun and at the same time bring results. Does the fight do that?
Mayara indicates the practice for any type of woman. It is an important sport to have notions of self defense, besides the benefits it brings to the body. Do I still intend to practice other martial arts when I have time to do so? Here's an example from a women's Muay Thai class:
If you get excited and want to start some kind of fight, how about doing some research at the gyms in your city? For those who do not like or have patience for other sports, this can be a relaxed and effective option.
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