Using Martial Arts Training as Exercise Therapy Can Benefit All Ages.

Exerc Sport Sci Rev

Department of Motor Behavior, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

Published: January 2024

Martial arts training focuses on whole-body movement patterning, philosophy, interpersonal interactions, and functional self-defense. Such training has positive impacts on physical, psychological, and cognitive well-being in older adults and children with and without clinical conditions. We hypothesize that martial arts training can be delivered as a form of exercise therapy for people at all ages to enhance overall health.

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