{"id":74127,"date":"2016-09-17T04:10:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-17T02:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=74127"},"modified":"2018-08-13T17:58:35","modified_gmt":"2018-08-13T15:58:35","slug":"martial-arts-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/martial-arts-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Martial arts classes in Eixample"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re looking for a way to blow off some steam and at the same time keep your body in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/gym-eixample\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shape<\/a>, but the monstrously popular yoga seems too quiet for you, maybe you should consider enrolling in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/martial-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>martial arts class<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_74134\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74134\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-74134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Martial-arts-classes-for-children-in-Eixample-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Photo via Pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although each one is distinct in its own way, <strong>martial arts<\/strong> have plenty of <strong>benefits<\/strong> in common. They improve your concentration and mental discipline and do wonders for the body on various different levels &#8211; like strength, stamina and coordination, just to name a few.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lucky for you, <strong>martial arts schools<\/strong> and gyms are all over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/getting-the-most-out-of-barcelona-get-social-get-fit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Barcelona<\/strong><\/a>. In the beautiful neighbourhood of <strong>Eixample<\/strong> alone, there is a varied offer of lessons. This gives you an option to try different <strong>martial arts<\/strong> and find the one that best suits your needs or preferences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The best yoga classes in Eixample<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/martial-arts-2\/#Where\" title=\"Where?\">Where?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/martial-arts-2\/#Which_one_will_you_choose\" title=\"Which one will you choose?\">Which one will you choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where\"><\/span><strong>Where?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elclubdelaluchabarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">El Club de la Lucha Barcelona<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among other combat sports such as boxing or grappling, El Club offers classes in <strong>Muay Thai<\/strong>, <strong>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/strong> and <strong>Mixed Martial Arts<\/strong>. The latter is a less focused mix of <strong>martial arts<\/strong> and other combat techniques, a not a <strong>martial art<\/strong> per say. While it does offer a complete workout, if you\u2019re looking to learn more specific sets of techniques and practices\u00a0or a more traditional discipline, opt for one of the other two.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Carrer+de+Casp,+147,+08013+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.3979097,2.1797167,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2e1aa70146b:0xbf6022fd20a3ab1b!8m2!3d41.3979097!4d2.1819054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Casp, 147<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Contacts &#8211;<\/strong> 688 41 44 89 or lloveras.team@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Centre-Jing-150835724980623\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Centre Jing<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79192\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79192\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-79192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/karate-1343889_960_720-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo via Pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-79192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This oriental <strong>martial arts<\/strong> centre teaches <strong>Kung Fu<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tai-chi-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tai Chi<\/strong><\/a> and also personal defense. It offers <strong>classes<\/strong> for all ages and skill levels, so it\u2019s a great choice for children as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Passatge+de+Sim%C3%B3,+15,+08025+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.4045311,2.1711348,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2c33ff78673:0x96e34e9c1ccdad7f!8m2!3d41.4045271!4d2.1733235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Passatge Simo 15<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Contacts &#8211;<\/strong> 93 450 06 71 or centrejing@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mugendo.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\">Mugendo Martial Arts<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This school is a bit unusual in that they don\u2019t teach specific <strong>martial arts<\/strong>. Instead, they teach their own Mugendo discipline, which incorporates classical elements of several <strong>martial arts<\/strong> and is geared specifically towards personal defense and boosting the individual\u2019s self-esteem and confidence. They have courses for <strong>children<\/strong> as young as 2, which have a great educational component to them \u2013 so if you\u2019re looking for a place where you can also enroll your kids, you\u2019ve found it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Gran+Via+de+les+Corts+Catalanes,+431,+08015+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.3783051,2.1507694,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a27ce4ad0b5f:0xf21a279e633bf188!8m2!3d41.3783011!4d2.1529581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 431<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Contacts &#8211;<\/strong> +34 933 28 35 66 or info@mugendo.es<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_74135\" style=\"width: 240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74135\" class=\" wp-image-74135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Martial-arts-classes-in-Eixample-263x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by sandee.thailand via Visual Hunt \/ CC BY-NC-SA\" width=\"230\" height=\"263\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by sandee.thailand via Visual Hunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.escuelachosan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Escuela Chosan<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you the <em><strong>Chosan<\/strong><\/em> one? All kidding aside, there is no better place to learn <strong>Taekwondo<\/strong> in <strong>Eixample<\/strong> than this\u00a0family run school with a very friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Carrer+de+Casanova,+156,+08036+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.3897992,2.1513418,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2851514ef51:0x959845123da80ede!8m2!3d41.3897952!4d2.1535305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer de Casanova, 156<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Contacts &#8211;<\/strong> +34 93 51 74 98<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-martial-arts-and-self-defense-classes-in-the-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top martial arts and self-defense classes in the city<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_one_will_you_choose\"><\/span><strong>Which one will you choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now that you know that there are plenty of different <strong>martial arts<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>classes<\/strong> you can take in <strong>Eixample<\/strong>, which one do you think you\u2019ll try first? 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