Allen – CNN reports that 8 out of 10 Americans are feeling stressed as a result of the faltering economy and their personal finances – resulting in headaches, depression, insomnia and other debilitating symptoms. But the dozens of students at Mile High Karate are learning how to relieve their stress and lift their spirits. With their practice of karate, arnis, yoga and Zen meditation they have the tools to calm their minds, strengthen their bodies and cultivate a positive attitude despite the economy.
Says David Brothers, who seen many co-workers laid off due to the economy, “The one bright spot has been the fact that my children and I train at Mile High Karate. The Karate and meditation in particular have helped me stay healthy and focused on what I need to do to weather this storm. I’m not wallowing in sorrow or sitting around getting
fat.”
For almost a dozen years Mile High Karate has helped thousands of people learn to control stress, lose weight, learn self-defense and build more energy and vitality. In normal times the center has remained busy and popular. But with the country’s economic woes and housing crisis now hitting the Dallas-Ft.Worth region hard, people have a greater sense of urgency as they join the center’s stress-reduction and fitness programs.
Mark McGee, head instructor at Mile High Karate, describes getting, “A lot of people coming in who are fed up with all the negative news and daily hardships that they have no control over. They want to keep their spirits up, and they recognize they can still take control of something very important, which is
their health and well-being.”
Nick Burger, a long-time student and now instructor of karate at the center, describes Mile High Karate as a traditional martial arts center where “You learn to be more mindful, less attached to material goods, and more wise and compassionate to both yourself and others”.
Just as the center teaches compassion to its students, it demonstrates it as well. For example, any members who suddenly lose their jobs or become underemployed can continue taking classes for free for up to three months – and they don’t owe anything when they return. And during the gas shortage, members were advised not to worry about missed classes because they could make up the classes any time at no charge.
Classes are offered at MIle High Karate are held five days a week for kids aged three and up, and adults of all ages. You can schedule a free introductory tour and class by calling Mile High Karate at (972) 390-7161 or visiting www.unlimitedsuccessma.com and clicking on classes.
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