FBI 2015 STATISTICS ARE OUT: VIOLENT CRIMES HAVE GONE UP

The FBI released its annual compilation of crimes reported to its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program by law enforcement agencies from around the nation. Crime in the United States, 2015 reveals a 3.9 percent increase in the estimated number of violent crimes. According to the report, there were an estimated 1,197,704 violent crimes committed around the nation.

Among some of the other statistics contained in Crime in the United States, 2015:

• The estimated number of murders in the nation was 15,696.

• There were an estimated 90,185 rapes. (This figure currently reflects UCR’s legacy definition. Learn more about the revised rape definition.)

• There were an estimated 327,374 robberies nationwide, which accounted for an estimated $390 million in losses (average dollar value of stolen property per reported robbery was $1,190).

• Firearms were used in 71.5 percent of the nation’s murders, 40.8 percent of robberies, and 24.2 percent of aggravated assaults.

• Property crimes resulted in losses estimated at $14.3 billion. The total value of reported stolen property (i.e., currency, jewelry, motor vehicles, electronics, firearms) was $12,420,364,454.

You can read more about the FBI report on violent crime by clicking HERE.

Times are tough all over and living in an ever increasing population like greater Miami can pose even more security concerns. Police can’t be everywhere all the time and some residents don’t trust the Police due to recent shootings. Because of this you need to be more personally responsible for you and your families safety.

We at Modern Martial Arts & Fitness completely understand this and can provide you with reality based self-defense and physical conditioning. Going to a spinning class or a gym may make you look better but will you also learn valuable skills that can save your life? Practicing a martial art does not make you a violent person but actually allows you to release stress, have fun while learning an actual skill.

Modern Martial Arts & Fitness can fulfill these needs in a safe and convenient place. We offer teens and adults the following classes.

Israeli Krav Maga: Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that consists of a wide combination of techniques sourced from aikido, judo, boxing and wrestling, along with realistic fight training. Krav Maga is known for its focus on real-life situations, together with its extremely efficient and brutal counter-attacks. It has been used by many Special Forces and Police Departments throughout the world. You will also learn the use of modern weapons such as firearms and knife as well as common household items such as a broom, rolled up magazine and a walking stick.

Muay Thai Kickboxing: Muay Thai is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This physical and mental discipline is known as "the art of eight limbs" because it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, shins, being associated with a good physical preparation that makes a full-contact fighter very efficient. It is the most widely used striking art for professional MMA fighters. In this class you will train just like a real fighter but without the risk of injury. Get in top fighter fit shape while actually learning how to strike hard, fast and efficiently regardless of your size of physical conditioning.

Combining these two classes will make you a very formidable person and not an easy target for today’s predators. Techniques are adjusted for physical limitations. Physical conditioning, even though motivated, is not forced upon you. You go at your own pace slowly improving your performance one class at a time.

So why not register for a FREE class today!! You can register by responding to this email or visiting by clicking HERE.