1.Cardiovascular Health Research has found that the only real way to improve cardiovascular health is by participating in activities that stress the heart, such as martial arts. Drills can really help to increase your heart rate and build your cardiovascular endurance. 2. Muscle Tone Martial arts can increase muscle mass and help you to become more toned overall. Punching and kicking requires a lot of strength and demand the muscles in your arms, legs and core to work really