Why Blue Ridge Martial Arts for Kids is a Great Choice

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We are proud that our Martial Arts school has become a “go to” center of learning and growth for children and teenagers in our area. At Blue Ridge Martial Arts, our goal is simple. Provide the best instruction, leadership, and guidance possible for your child.

How Do We Do It?
Though we uphold the martial arts traditions of respect, courtesy, and self-discipline, we are forward-thinking and action-oriented and stay on the cutting edge of martial arts instruction.

Though we are professional instructors, we see ourselves as lifelong students. That’s why we are proud members of the Martial Arts Teacher’s Association (MATA). MATA helps to keep us on the latest developments on teaching a strong, safe, and professional program.

Our Focus
Our focus on success for your child is second to none. We work hard and expect our students to do so as well. We believe children have a lot more in them than they know. Our mission is to help them realize their full potential physically and mentally.

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Blue Ridge Martial Arts for Adults

Martial arts has multiple benefits for adults, just as they do for kids and teens. In fact, adults are likely much more in need of the physical and psychological boosts that martial arts provides.

Fitness
Everyone has the same excuses for not exercising. The truth is that when any adult finds an activity that is exciting, fun, and mentally engaging, the excuses go out the window. 

Mind and Body
Few activities have the multiple benefits of mental and physical fitness as martial arts.

Left and Right Side
Every technique you learn is performed and perfected on both sides of your body. Obviously, you can’t ask an attacker to, “Wait, let me change sides!” Beyond the self-defense advantage, learning skills on both sides creates bi-lateral coordination and a healthy balance for your body.

Upper and Lower Body
In addition to the hand and elbow strikes, we will teach you, you will also learn how to kick. Kicking is fun and effective. Your leg is a longer, stronger weapon than your arm. You’ll learn powerful, effective kicks for self-defense, but you’ll also learn some kicks that are more based on a fun athletic challenge than a practical self-defense application.

Focus and Concentration
Martial arts requires a lot of concentration. You need to master the techniques and increase your mental awareness.

Balance and Coordination
Martial arts develops excellent balance and coordination. This is important for adults as they age. They may not be as steady as they used to be. You’ll hear about some active adults falling and hurting themselves. Martial arts is a great way to help you increase your balance and coordination.

Social Network
Moving up through the belt ranks with your classmates is a unique shared experience that often leads to lifelong friendships and professional connections.

COBRA Self-Defense

Combining experience in law enforcement, close quarter combat techniques, martial arts and the psychology of criminal intent the Combat Objective Battle Ready Applications, or COBRA ™, self-defense system is a 10 Week Academy designed to be highly effective in real world situations where your survival is on the line.

Ex-street cop, sheriff and corrections officer, Joe Lewis-blackbelt, school owner, author and COBRA™ founder Chris Sutton has written the book (literally) on the psychology of self-defense. COBRA is not simply a collection of "cool moves," but a complete system covering both the mental and physical aspects of self-defense with a unique emphasis on scenario training.

Blue Ridge Kick Boxing

At Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy, we've been helping people get in shape and achieve their fitness goals since 2012. Our professional instructors provide the quality training you need in order to get stronger and lose those extra pounds you've been trying to get rid of for so long. Our fitness program is not your every day exercise routine that quickly becomes old and boring after a few weeks - we make sure it's always changing, so that we keep our students challenged and looking forward to their next class!

Anyone can join a gym and go through the standard treadmill and weights routine, often not getting the results they expect. The complete health and fitness programs offered at Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy of Bedford, Virginia provide positive and personalized results for each student. Stop trudging through your weekly workout and begin a new one instead - you'll get results you'll love, while enjoying yourself every step of the way!

Blue Ridge Birthday Parties

Have a birthday party jam-packed with FUN activities, fully organized and supervised by qualified staff, that will make it a HIT with your friends!

Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy will help you create a memorable martial arts birthday party for your child, family and friends. Your guests will enjoy games that teach them courtesy and respect, while having a kicking good time!

Our birthday party packages include exclusive use of our facility, fun-filled hours of playtime, and the option to customize your party to fit your needs!

In order to ensure availability of your selected date, we suggest booking your party at least a month in advance.

NO MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Your Birthday Party Includes:

• Two hours of facility usage
• Two large pizzas (cheese or pepperoni)
• Beverages
• Choice of activity (1.5 hours): martial arts class and various games

Additional features available with package upgrades!