Try martial arts - for the body and mind Fitness

From: Birmingham Mail | Date: May 2, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

GET FIT, improve your self-confidence, set and achieve goals, make new friends and ensure you can defend yourself. These are just some of the selling points of martial arts.

Things are changing in the martial arts world with new disciplines, combined techniques and a move into schools and youth clubs so these days people of all ages and fitness levels can give it a go.

A good place to start is the Seni 06 show which comes to Birmingham's NEC on May 6-7 with demonstrations, workshops, seminars, self-help tips and a tournament zone featuring a range of championships.

One regular at the show ...

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