What does the Ultimate Fighting Championships of 1993 have in common with MMA? The answer is; they are responsible for bringing martial arts of different forms together. Parents and children alike in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C are finding out that MMA is not just for adults, but are realizing that they are for both young and old alike. In the past martial arts was thought of as only an adult sport, but is quickly becoming thought of as a family sport with both parents and children enjoying it. Parents are finding many benefits of MMA for their kids. Along with the physical activity kids are learning respect, discipline and self confidence just to mention a few. Kids with a lack of self confidence have shown dramatic changes in personalities after participating in martial arts classes. MMA, requires hard work both physically and mentally.
