Mental and Physical Benefits

Sharing knowledge and helping others reach their full potential is what we do best!

Originally, people studied the martial arts for self-defense and life preservation. They sometimes had to study in secret, since many rulers had made the study illegal. Today, some of our students train at the Mayo Academy because of the need to know self-defense. Others train because they want to fight in tournaments. Some seek an exercise program that is not boring, and some just want to have fun and meet new friends. Whatever your reasons for wanting to learn the martial arts, you will find others at the Mayo Academy with the same interests, desires, and goals.

That is why the Mayo Academy has developed proven teaching methods that will not only help you learn the art of self-defense quickly and easily, but also provide a wide range of benefits for students of all ages.

Physical Benefits

• Improved reflexes and coordination - which increases your performances in all physical activities
• Increased strength, power, and stamina so you feel great all day long
• Increased flexibility and weight control for better overall fitness
• Great cardiovascular work out that keeps you healthy

Mental Benefits

• Improved concentration for better work and study habits
• Stress reduction and increased levels of relaxation for a healthier life
• The knowledge that you are able to protect yourself and your loved ones should a life threatening situation arise
• Increased self-control, a positive attitude, and self-discipline that helps you develop a "can do" attitude toward life