Taekwondo, Mixed Martial Art (MMA), Extreme Weapons and Kicking (EWK)… With so many different martial arts practices and styles to choose from, how will I know which one is the best for me to learn?
Growing popularity
Martial Arts have become an increasingly popular sport, with the number of schools and the range of different practices expanding all the time.
One of the main reasons for the growing interest has been due to their exposure in movies, TV shows and video games. The fast action fighting techniques and self defence skills have provided a visual entertainment feast that people want to learn more about and try for themselves.
The question is, how do you choose which style is right for you?
Why and what do you want to achieve?
When choosing which martial art style is best for you, there are a number of things to consider.
1- The first consideration is why you are interested in learning. Is it for general health and fitness, to improve your fighting technique, self defence, to learn some of the skilled acrobatic moves for ultimate showmanship? Or is it for the overall mind, body and spirit benefits?
2- You also need to consider what you want to achieve. Do you want to achieve optimal physical strength, weight loss, increased fitness, a black belt?
3- Do you want to make a career from the skills you learn or is it just for fun?
Once you decide why you want to take up a martial arts practice and what you hope to achieve from it, you then need to calculate which practice will be the best one for you.
Making the choice
Once you have determined your reasons for wanting to learn and what you hope to achieve from participating in martial arts classes, the next thing to think about is what schools are in your area or nearby and which disciplines they offer.
When you have found a school that is near you, it is a good idea to make an appointment to discuss your goals with the expert instructors at their training facility.
They will inform you about the styles they teach and their classes and you will be able to see where you will learn and the equipment that is used. Depending on what you hope to achieve, your age and current level of fitness, they will be able to help you decide which of the programs they offer will be the most suitable for you.
Finally
Whether you have specific reasons or goals you want to achieve or not, any style of martial arts is a healthy and fun practice that will benefit you in many ways, both physically and mentally.
Some of the benefits include increased fitness, better coordination and balance, improved reflexes, greater physical and mental strength and increased self confidence and self esteem.
Are you ready to sign up for a martial art class? Contact us today to get started!