I'm thinking of taking a martial arts class (jujitsu, if you're interested) and I wondered how everyone would act towards me, to be fair, I'm not a big guy, I have a small frame and I'm not the stereotype person you'd see taking martial arts, would they ignore me, or tease me (sorry to sound so childish, it was for lack of a better word) because I was the new kid, or because of my size?
2006-10-03 07:34:01 · 26 answers · asked by abebibobub2003 3 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Martial arts teaches respect before it teaches anything else. That should be the only answer you need.
2006-10-03 07:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Blind Sighted 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You will soon discover that there is not really a stereotypical person in martial arts. We're not all Bruce Lee! In our club we have students ranging from big hairy 'brick out house' blokes to a 76 year old grandmother (she kicks bottom!)
The common demonator is that everyone is treated with the utmost respect. We all remember feeling like an absolute burk the first time you have to Kia!, when you really make a complete pigs ear of something or when you land on your ****. No one should laugh coz we've all been there.
My advice would be, go, watch a class and talk to a few people. If you get a warm welcome have a go, if you don't then find somewhere where you do.
Any club worth anything will look after it's new students, they are the future of the art after all.
Please bear in mind though, you are going to be learning a martial art and learning to fight, not taking a sewing class. You are going to get the odd bruise or two. But it is all part of the fun, honest.
2006-10-04 06:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by ichygiya 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well first off you SHOULD be welcomed, some may have a bad attitude or ignore new students because as it was said they don't have a sociable attitude and it'll take a little longer for them to warm up to you and other new students.
But most of the seasoned class members should welcome you and begin your training without any malice, because that's never what Martial Arts is about beating up on someone or putting someone down because they're new.
and again if you don't feel comfortable with the people around you, then you'll want to find another school to train in if you're still interested.
try a week or so in trial classes to guage your comfort around the other class members
2006-10-03 17:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by quiksilver8676 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sol90M is most accurate.
Most experience students will probably be hard on you at first. This is very normal. They basically try to weed out all people who can't handle the rigid training. However they won't go over top but you WILL have a pretty tough time for first month or two.
Experienced fighter tend to ignore newcomer until they know the newcomer is gonna to stay around for a while.
Overall they're usually pretty nice as long as you leave your ego home. If you decide to bring your ego in... Watch out.
2006-10-04 17:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some will ignore you because they are not very social. Some will make a big deal of you because they either like new blood or are sociable people and have a common interest with you. Some will be nice and cordial until they get to know you.
It's just like any other social arena. Remember that the longer you stay with any group, the more you are accepted. Be patient and don't take anything personally. Within two months, you should be part of the gang.
2006-10-03 15:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by dogpreacher@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I went to Karate and was thinking the same thing. It turned out it was great. There was people of every age, size, race, etc. The higher belts helped out the lower belts. I am also the type of person who doesn't like to do things in front of anyone. They cheered me on and helped me get over that. The only suggestion that I have is go and watch how the place works. Is it a "army drill', "family" setting. Some places even will let you try out a class or two for free. Good luck on your quest!
2006-10-03 15:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by who_me_never_me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same situation as you last week my advice is to email any schools you find and ask them. Im looking to take muay thai and i emailed a school and one of the instructors told me she went from a beginer out ofshape and now competes. She told me all classes are held together no matter if you are new to it or been training for a while. We are all students and at this school it seems theres is no place for attitudes or non friendly behavior. My advice is email a school and ask about anything you would like to know. By the way most schools should offer a free class and tour of the school so just keep checking out places till you find one where you feel at home.
2006-10-03 14:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by Bratalian 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
iv been around a few clubs as the newbie before and ive always been traeted nicely, they will probably be tough on u but not over the top, just so u no what ur getting urself into.
fighting arts such as kickboxing bjj which has fighter that compete in tournys are different ull probly get ignored by the fighters and left to join in as u wish, then gain recognition with ur dedication
2006-10-04 14:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by faveraus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
martial art is a discipline ( how to behave ) strong , week , tall , small ,shy , confident...all walk of life decide to do martial art , maybe to overcome all of the mentioned above. briefly tolerate and have respect for the others or treat the others the way you would like to be treated ....respect .I think , no I'm sure you will be fine and enjoy yourself ,and will want some more . It's a brother hood and will become your familly....guarantee
now go and enjoy yourself.
2006-10-03 14:58:56 · answer #9 · answered by david b 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my own experience is that unless they are all new then you will be accepted as you are.i have trained in many different arts and systems and only once in 40 plus years have i come across any real problems . at the end of the day if it feels wrong don't persist ,go somewhere else . before you start training speak to the Sensei or Sifu, students in the class ,use your head and your feelings, check the atmosphere, if everyone is happy in there training regime that's a good indicator.
2006-10-03 15:23:06 · answer #10 · answered by TERRY H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Martial arts does not teach respect. Your parents teach you respect. You can learn similar values and taking part in a physical activity more from a team sport than you can from a class you go to a few times a week.
Martial arts teaches you how to fight- thats it, that should be it. Don't go for a hokey school that focuses too much on some bs spirituality crap that they added in the 70's, 80's and 90's.
You are there to learn to fight. Period.
2006-10-03 17:03:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋