First you have the physical aspect, you will get in shape, and lose some pounds.  Then you have the social aspect, here at Meia Guarda Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we focus on nice, professional, responsible mature adults.  We have Realtors, Doctors, Teachers, Blue collars, Laborers, a wide array of people and when they all come to the mat everyone is the same.  So you are still rubbing shoulders with people who can help you emotionally, physically,  and spiritually, and socially.  Then you have the health aspect and the code that we live by.  We do a lot of training on how to find the positive in every situation.