Dear Friend,

You may be thinking "how can karate training really benefit me?"  You may also be thinking "karate is for kids, how can a working professional like myself benefit from kicking and punching?"  Well, I'm here to tell you all the ways that our program can benefit you in a positive way.

My name is Steve Giroux, Owner and Head Instructor of Giroux Bros. Martial Arts in Newtonville, MA.  For 17 years now, I have been teaching adults like yourself the benefits martial arts training can provide found only in karate.   Martial Arts training is a great form of exercise. Unlike stationary bikes, aerobics, and weight training, Karate offers you an incentive to keep going. Classes are ongoing and focus on strength and flexibility training, self-defense, and cardio-vascular training.  Our program will benefit you by helping you stay in shape, feel better, and relieve stress.  A major benefit about a martial arts program vs. other fitness programs is that there is a belt system built in giving you short term goals (based on 8 week intervals).  From my personal experience, I find that this is sometimes the motivation one needs for making it to class on a consistent basis. 

Let's face it...life is always throwing us obstacles and leading us in multiple directions day after day.  Have you ever found yourself excited about a new exercise program whether it was joining a gym or taking a class at your local community centers and then gotten distracted by a big project at work, problems at home, or even going on vacation?  How hard is it to get started again once you've gotten out of your routine?  I personally go through this all the time.  That's what's great about karate and martial arts training.  You have goals.  Goals are important.  Sometimes just knowing that you are up for your next belt test is enough to get you off the couch and into class ultimately helping you stay consistent with an exercise program and feeling better about yourself. 

Have you ever found yourself:

• Concerned about your level of self-control?

• Wishing you had time to do something for yourself?

• Not happy that your favorite jeans now look like spandex?

• Concerned about you Doctor's advice from your last physical exam?

• Frustrated that every time you try an exercise program it doesn't last?

Well, you're not alone!  Even though we want to be in shape and do something good for ourselves it's tough to actually make it happen!

Our adult program is designed to help adults relieve stress from their everyday lives by giving them a structured program allowing them to set and achieve goals.  Consistency to any program is the key ingredient to achieving success.  Determination and perseverance are principles you will develop and strengthen through our program that will carry on to your everyday life.  How many times have you:

• Started a diet and stopped?

• Began a new exercise program and then got side tracked ultimately leading you to stop?

• Joined a gym but became less and less motivated to do your daily workout?

• Tried to quit smoking?

So the real question is, how do you get yourself in a program that will benefit you all of the time instead of just some of the time.  The good news is that we have a proven program that will help you achieve your fitness goals, relieve stress, and help you stay consistent with an exercise program.  All this will be accomplished while having a great time and learning to defend yourself.  Balance in life is so important.  Too many adults neglect this part of balance in their life.  I've seen countless adults improve their life as a result of our program whether it was in work, social situations, or at home.  But don't take my word for it...

Now, you may be wondering why practicing karate does such a great job in helping you achieve happiness in your life.  Again, more than any other sport the practice of karate gives you consistency in your exercise program.  Improvement in strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance is just the beginning.  Every class and workout session gets members one step closer to being a Black Belt. Whether your goals are in competition, gaining rank, teaching or overall physical fitness, our adult program is the first step to making these ideas become a reality.

July, 2003  Giroux Bros. Martial Arts was awarded "Studio of the Year" by Mr. Chuck Norris.

Call today and discover the benefits you can gain by learning to kick, punch, and block...First class is FREE...See for yourself how our program can benefit you and call TODAY!  617-641-2992.