Can you learn martial arts online?

just wondering. i've always wanted to learn martial arts.

Can you learn martial arts online?
well, if you have the passion for it then it'll not be that tough.





Some sites that do allow you learn martial arts online are http://www.boxing4free.com , http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/... and for judo wrestling http://judoinfo.com/techjudo.htm





complement it by the breathing exercises given on the first page of http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/... , and condition yourself well. At the very least you'll have an edge over the other at defending yourself, not to mention what you do as part of your conditioning will make you stronger and healthier.





Remeber martial arts are really not all that tough, all the schools do is provide you with sparring partners,motivation and information.





If you have motivation and the information is on the net then,by all means,you may not get a certificate or a belt but it'll improve you all the same.
Reply:I'm sure if you looked hard enough you could find descriptions for all the moves online. But there is no substitute for having a knowledgable instructor, who can show you exactly how to do the moves, and can prevent you from straining or hurting yourself.
Reply:probably











Everything is on the Internet





but u may not accomplish as much














and u will not no if u r doin sometin wrong
Reply:No there is no way without actually going to a class that you can learn martial arts on line, it takes practice and as you progress it takes skill so you don't end up killing some one I KNOW I'm a black belt
Reply:Not at first, though after a certain level of expertise, you can gain additional skills through self-study using online, printed or video training material.





For a beginner though, there is no substitute for face-to-face instruction. All martial arts involve physical techniques (whether stances, blocks, strikes, kicks or locks) and a qualified instructor can correct your breathing, position, timing, and muscular tension. But these are difficult-to-impossible to learn by watching them and then imitating in a mirror.





Also, the physical techniques are just one aspect of martial arts. Traditional Asian martial arts schools also teach proper etiquette, discipline, martial ethics, and help you develop inner strength.





At best, trying to teach yourself martial arts as a beginner may give you an aerobic workout but not really make you a holistic martial artist. At worst, you can learn bad habits, injure yourself with improper training, and develop a negative attitude.





Now I did say that you CAN learn online eventually. Usually, it's only practical if you've become proficient enough to be an instructor or at least an assistant-instructor in your school (e.g. the head of the school trusts your abilities enough to allow you to teach). At that point in your training, you really don't get a lot of one-on-one instruction from your master anyway - you're expected to become more and more responsible for your own development. Then, if you have to move away from your school, you can probably work out some means of remote practice (getting feedback via emails and online video clips), though you may have to visit in person for testing or other important events.





Hope this helps!