A large number of people of both sexes and all ages are engaged in various types of martial arts. Some are just to keep fit, others are getting ready to compete and defend the honor of the country. Nevertheless, everyone chose martial arts based on certain principles.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide for yourself why you decided to take up the martial arts. The most common reason is the desire to protect yourself and your loved ones from possible attacks. But there are others, no less compelling: to become more developed physically, to strengthen morale, to become more dexterous, flexible, agile, etc. But we must not forget that in such sports as boxing, sambo, kickboxing, you can receive categories (belts) and take part in competitions, receiving cash prizes. You can even think about a professional career as an athlete and coach.
Step 2
Watch video recordings of fights of the type of martial arts you like. Let's say you decide that you want to learn how to fight back and at the same time build a successful career. A boxing or wrestling section is suitable for you. They are both Olympic martial arts. Find videos on the Internet that show sparring and competition of these sports. If you like them, then this is a sign that you will enjoy studying. If they seemed too traumatic for you, read about martial arts such as wushu, nyat-nam, kudo, etc.
Step 3
Ask the authoritative opinion of established professionals. It is very important to always find people who themselves have been trained in this or that kind of martial art in practice. Now you can do it very easily. Go to one of hundreds of forums that discuss the advantages and disadvantages of martial arts. An example of such a resource: battlespirit.ru. Ask all your questions to the visitors of this resource.
Step 4
Take a class in the martial arts section. Once you have compiled for yourself a list of several destinations you like, find information on the Internet about the sections in your city. Come to each of them and decide which one will be most comfortable for you from a psychological point of view. After 3-4 visits to different sections, you will already be able to quite accurately tell where you want to train. Practice for a couple of months and determine whether you like the chosen single combat or not.
