Adult Karate

Self-Defense

Having thorough knowledge and experience in self-defense is essential to adult life. Not only will our training teach you how to avoid dangerous situations and provide you with the tools needed to protect yourself from potential attackers. It will also give you a unique sense of confidence. Knowing that you have the ability to defend yourself if necessary will allow you to feel safer will increase your independence.

Many people never step foot in a dojang because they are intimidated by the idea of learning self-defense. Not only is this fear holding you back from reaching your highest potential, but is potentially putting your life in danger.

Fitness

Be honest, how often do you actually use that gym membership you bought for your last New Year’s resolution? If you want to get in shape, it’s time to ditch the treadmill and weights for something a little more exciting. More and more adults are making martial arts their new workout routine, and it’s no surprise why. Not only do weekly classes hold you accountable, but you’ll see results after training in martial arts for just a few weeks that you won’t see after months at the gym. Martial arts training has been shown to boost heart health, improve flexibility and coordination, lower cholesterol, tone muscles, quicken reflexes, and help with weight loss.

Mental Health

You probably already know that physical exercise boosts your mood and increases the brain’s production of serotonin. However, are you aware of the unique benefits martial arts training provides? Martial arts sets itself apart from competitors with its focus on mental health and individual development. Martial arts training is bound to build your self-confidence, relieve all that work-related stress, bring you greater emotional stability, help you sleep better at night, and improve anxiety and depression. With every class you take at Mount Pleasant Karate, you’ll leave feeling better about yourself and ready to take on any challenge life may throw.

Community

Martial arts may offer a variety of physical and mental benefits, but the best part? The people.

At MPK, our staff and students set us apart from any other dojang in Mount Pleasant. We are home to a team of highly-experienced athletes who love teaching martial arts just as much as they love practicing it. Our student base consists of students of all ages and backgrounds who are devoted to their training. They are also devoted to our school family. When you join Mount Pleasant Karate you aren’t just signing up for a martial arts class – you’re becoming a part of a life-changing community.