Hi, which type of martial arts do you recomend for a beginner?

Im a teenager and im interested in learning martial arts, for self defense and staying fit, however i dont know much about the different types.

Hi, which type of martial arts do you recomend for a beginner?
There are several different approaches to martial arts. One way to look at the martial arts is whether the art is "hard" or "soft." "Hard" means that the art is more focused on the offensive. You would learn strikes that disable or kill right away. Examples of "hard" martial arts include karate and taekwondo. "Soft" means that the art uses the attacker's momentum against them. You would learn techniques that tie up the opponent; if they resist, they are inflicting pain on themselves. Which do you think you'd be most comfortable learning?





Another way to look at the martial arts is to decide whether you are interested in grappling, ground fighting, throws and joint locks (try jujitsu or aikido); in strikes that mainly use the hands and feet (karate, TKD, kung fu); or in something that allows you to focus on staying fit and active (cardio kickboxing, tai chi). Pretty much any martial art will help you stay in shape, though. And some martial arts are comprehensive--they'll teach you all of those areas. Hapkido is a good example.





I'd suggest that you check out some books from the library on the various martial arts. Do some research online as well. Look up local listings for martial arts schools in your area, call a few, and ask if you can come in for a tour. I think most schools don't mind if you just show up and watch a class, but if you call ahead you know that an instructor will be expecting you and may be able to give you some of his/her time to explain what the art is about. You may even get to join a class.





I advise you to be careful about karate and taekwondo schools in particular. Ask them, "Do you teach sport taekwondo?" Sport schools focus on trophies, tournaments, and sparring--as someone else said, they are "McDojos," just focused on getting as many students as possible and not really teaching them how to defend themselves. If you can find a traditional TKD school or a Shotokan karate studio, those are good solid arts.





Don't let yourself be suckered into signing up right away, and especially don't sign a contract that guarantees you'll get your red belt or something. Most schools will have a beginner's deal--one month for $50 with a free uniform. After observing several schools, pick one and try it out. Just remember, the school you start with and the art you start with don't define your martial arts career. You can always switch to studying another art to give yourself a more well-rounded experience.
Reply:Tae-Kwon-Do is the best!
Reply:karate
Reply:Tae kwon do.
Reply:most gyms now offer cardio fight classes, such as kick boxing which tend to attract alot of women. you will get a great workout and learn basic techniques of punching, kicking and guard.





if you find you really enjoy that and want to learn more, maybe look into a martial art specific do-jo. it really depends on what you want to learn. karate, judo, taekwan do etc.
Reply:karate is the best for beginners....but theres different types....jujitsu..kepo..tai-kwun-do..jee... kung-fu
Reply:All martial arts are great and are basically the same. The important thing is to find a good instructor that you feel comfortable with. Learn everything you can from them but keep an open mind and see what you can pick up from other styles. Good luck and have fun!!
Reply:ANY Martial Art is good for a beginner, because if you haven't had any experience, then you'll start out as a beginner or White belt.





Check what schools that are local to you, at least within a 15min drive. try to find at least two or three that you'd like to take some trial classes first to see which class or discipline interests you the most. if you like any of them; and you feel comfortable with the class, and the instructor(s)'s teaching style, and the class works well together then go ahead and enroll.





there aren't schools for beginners, and then you move into another school that teaches intermediate, and another for advanced.





everyone starts out at the same Level; White belt, and progresses from there. Now if you studied Martial Arts at one school, and then moved from where you lived, or (if the school you were studying at closed for whatever reason) changed schools for whatever reason. then found another place to train at, then the instructor at the new school should be able to assess your skill level and work you in to what level that fits their school.





Just watch out for a McDojo's type of school. these kinda schools usually have a high turnover rate of students, and often brag about students making their black belts in about 2 or 3 years (which it should be up to 5 years or better), and will often try to get you to commit to a contract, usually one that's 6 months long or more. they'll also brag about how many tournaments their students have entered in and placed or won a trophy or awards, tournaments are good to go to, but they are not necessary because that's the LEAST thing to worry about in Martial Arts.





In short a McDojo's type of school will basically "give" you your belt ranks as long as you are paying the outrageous fees per month, and you won't really learn self defense.





as for the "different types" they are all based around the same techniques like kicking and punching, but they've been modified by the founder from the discipline(s) that the founder learned. So there is no better discipline that is better than another.





just make sure that you like the discipline your planning to study, and that you're comfortable with the school, because if you don't like it, you're not gonna want to train there.





ask a few questions about the school: how long the school's been in business, how long the instructor(s)' have been teaching, the background of the school (like the school's history and the founder of the discipline), and what kind of organization that they work with (usually a club, or collective of schools that report to a nation wide or world wide group), and what the expectations are, and the school's curriculum.
Reply:There are many good arts. What is most important is to find a good instructor. There are basically 2 broad catagories: striking %26amp; grappling. Choose the style with which you are most comfortable %26amp; the instructor with whom you are most comfortable.





Remember everyone you will meet there started out as a beginner. We all felt just as awkward as you will. Everyone there is your friend %26amp; will be willing to help you.
Reply:The art is not as important as the instructor and how well you connect with that instructor...you are learning basics and you need a good instructor. Look around and see what interests you first before you commit to a school...each style is different and each one has strengths and weaknesses...Cardio Kick Boxing may be a good place to start for the fitness end while you are checking out local dojo's...
Reply:anyone you want try different ones.


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Reply:Any martial art form is good. The main thing is to strive for is self-discipline.
Reply:Good advice from almost everyone. It’s really important to find an instructor that’s good. Not necessarily the instructor that has won the most trophies but the one that is the best teacher! Observe the classes and find something that you like. I would stay away from any of the businesses that make you sign a 1 year contract, a lot of those are belt mills (sorry if I offend anyone), Find a small shop where you can go month to month to figure out what you like.





As far as the best martial art for a beginner, they are pretty much all geared to bring beginners in and make them martial artists, there are different styles but they are all pretty good. YOU need to figure out what style fits your personality and go from there.