Developing confidence in adolescence is beneficial to establishing endeavors, promoting good health, and facing difficult challenges with an open mindset. During this time of growth, life doesn’t always work in their particular favor. They’re vulnerable to peer pressure, insecurities, and unrealistic expectations of others. Throw in the unfair struggle of trying to ‘fit in’ with popular crowds or finding a ‘cliché to accept them, and they get a brutal concoction of emotions and unnecessary stress. Confidence plays a key role in overcoming self-image issues, developing wide social groups and resisting peer pressure. Self confidence transfers over into self-esteem which benefits and impacts social groups, decision making and effectively overcoming challenges in an adolescent’s life. A lack of confidence can be detrimental to mental, educational and social health. Fortunately, they’re many methods to developing confidence during an adolescent’s life, one of the easiest methods being to join a group or sport that enforces discipline, provides a strong supportive environment, and teaches values or skills that will benefit their lives. Training martial arts delivers all of the essential tools to develop confidence and self-esteem. At Precision Boxing & MMA in Poughkeepsie, NY we offer a friendly atmosphere in a controlled environment. Our coaches teach students how to defend themselves in confrontation and how to feel comfortable in all uncomfortable situations. They’re taught how to respect others and stand up for themselves, two good values to learn. Training martial arts can improve confidence through these assets, resulting in a tremendous impact on a young individual’s life that will positively influence social, physical and emotional development. Check out what one of our young students from the Hudson Valley has to say about how training MMA has positively changed his confidence and social life.

If you’re a young adult struggling with gaining confidence and expanding social circles, make the decision to train alongside an ever-growing number of students at Precision Boxing and MMA in Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley’s premier academy. Come see how Brain Mclaughlin and his coaches can help you improve confidence today! Call 845-392-8495 or visit http://www.precisionmixedmartialarts.com