Martial Arts

The martial arts includes a wide variety of different forms of self-defense training.  The number of different martial art forms are too numerous to mention, as are the number of different countries from which these art forms hail.  Discipline, strength, speed, and moral values are all integral components of the many martial arts training facilities located throughout the city.

Due to the high intensity contact involved in this sport, the types of injuries that can occur are countless.  Contusions, fractures, and various forms of muscle strains are quite common.  One problem that has often been seen in the feet of martial arts specialists is a sprain of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint, more commonly known as "Sand Toe".  Due to his/her keen self awareness, a well trained martial artist may begin to notice muscle imbalances within their body.  Active Release Technique can greatly aid this problem since it has proven itself to be quite effective in helping to restore proper muscle function.