I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local brazilian jiu-jitsu place. Luckily, its only about 3 blocks away. How do I tell my parents I want to take something that involves fighting? It's not a money issue it's just that I don't want my parents to think I'm some type of crazy obsessed kid with fighting. I mean I've always liked fighting throughout my life even when I was a little kid and they know that. They laugh because my grandpa loves doing that stuff too but how do I tell them? My parents are usually pretty relaxed about things but I want a non-awkward way to tell them. Thank you for any suggestions!
2006-11-05 08:39:25 · 2 answers · asked by StudyKid243 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Tell them it will teach u responsibility, control over your emotions, poise, how to give respect etc. Every one should know how to defend themselves!
2006-11-05 09:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by rhonda_seiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey buddy heres how to get involved into NHB, first of all you can't just jump into it and say yeah im a NHB fighter, start with the basics, either by wrestling for your highschool team, or start classes with the BJJ school near you, this gives you a branch to work from, get your bjj really good and compete alot, i wouldnt recommend doing an NHB event till at least a really high blue or purple belt, after training for a while you have something to bring to the table at the BJJ/ NHB school, versus if your a newbie and your just walk into the nhb school and expect to get respect off the bat, respect is earned though really hard work and if you have no experince its gonna be alot harder for your to get it= your level of BJJ is going to push the other guys and while you can be working on your boxing or thai boxing, but first and formost learn to fight on the ground its a must. I had the same problem my mom wasn't to pumped about me coming home with a few cuts and bruises, but if its something you beleive in and truly are passionate about i don't see it being a problem, plus break it to them that you are there to learn BJJ a martial art, it sits softer with parents that way
2016-03-19 03:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you're taking "martial art classes" in a safe supervised environment, to improve your mental discipline, physical health, overall well-being, etc. If they ask what kind of martial art you can honestly say "it's generic, like a mix between judo and [whatever martial art they might be ok with]"
2006-11-06 07:27:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋