how to learn complete martial arts without any instructor?

Question

Hey i wanna learn martial arts without any teacher is there any book which is authentic throughout the world and can teach from basics to top......mention the name of book please?

Answer 1

Easy. Must be, if bush can learn how to conduct a war by dancing naked on bar-stools then going AWOL, you can learn to be the world's best martial arts expert by reading comic books.

Answer 2

There is NO book that can teach you Martial Arts, THERE iS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR to teach you.

Books and videos are only good for reference material to those who're in a class setting.

a book or video can't teach you the proper way to do a downblock, or show you the proper way to perform a forms or katas stance, or show you where your ready hand should be.

plus books or videos can't teach you how to work with your speed or timing for your strikes.

So I'm afraid you'll never learn ANY Martial Arts through a book or video.

Again there is NO substitute for an instructor.

could you (or Can you) learn everything you need to know about math, reading, science, physical education, secondary languages (like Spanish, or Latin) from a book without some one showin you how to form the sentences, or make sure you're pronouncing the word properly?

I say no, without teachers or professors in school or college to properly guide you, you won't learn anything.

and Martial Arts is no different, because now it's your life that you have taken into your own hands without proper instruction, and you're more likely to lose, or worse, be killed, so do you really want to risk that by reading a book on Martial Arts?

my advice to you is to reconsider and try learning from an instructor who is certified in a Martial Art.

Answer 3

I don't think that its possible to learn a complete martial art without an instructor. I know that I learn best by watching the instructor do the moves. They also critique how I do it so I can do it the proper way. There is way to much information to learn. It could never fit onto one dvd or tape. It takes people years and years of hard work to master a martial art, its not like 7 minute abs.

Answer 4

The one thing that many people fail to understand is that there's more to a martial art than it being used for simply self defense. Most martial arts are actually ways of life to certain races of people. The Brazilians' Capoeira, the Shaolin monks' Kung Fu, the Indians' Kalaripayak, the Malayan islands' Silat etc.

Then you have the versions that have evolved from the original martial art forms into more of self defence sports - Karate, Tae Kwon Do and of course, the latest evolutionary version (and extremely effective), Unarmed Combat, which is a combination of everything. One of the earlier answers asked you what you want to do this for. I'm guessing more for self defense than anything else and if this is the case, i would strongly recommend two mediums for you to learn by:

1. Title: Unarmed Combat
Author: Iverson, Steven S.
Publisher: Spartan Submissions

2. Go to a local video store or one of those places that sell second hand videos or books. Talk to the owner about combat/martial arts videos. Read the cover about the instructor having enough years of experience first before buying it.

Now if you're disciplined enough to learn in these 2 ways, then you'll make it. Another method of learning efficiently a martial art, the way of life kind, could be to seek out people (mostly asian) who practice tai chi in the mornings. It's very good for the "inside strength" and of course, my final recommendation includes one that is not so intimidating as going for a martial arts class (i guess). Sign up at an efficient gym. Most nowadays have kickboxing aerobics with other women participants. You'll have a lot of fun, get fit AND kickass ;o)

Answer 5

You can get books on the martial arts and there are some very good ones. I learned on my own and polished up at a formal school. My brother had done the same. Most of what you do in starting out is getting stronger, flexible and just the basics anyway. The strategy and practical parts you need a partner or school to help you with. It all depends on you. Some of the best martial artists never had an instructor.

Mas Oyama has an old book on karate that is very comprehensive. You will probably have to find it on ebay.

Many of the students of Ushiba have made really good books on Aikido.

Averagely if you dedicate yourself and are in a school, it takes about 2.5 years to reach blackbelt in karate. More like 5 for kendo.

Answer 6

I'm guilty of that sometimes. Which is why I no longer answer a question if I see someone whom I believe to be more knowledgeable has already given a good answer, I usually just give him the thumbs up and move on to another question. I also have a habit of typing whatever comes to mind in a hurry, then later in the day after rereading it, I end up editing some parts of it after realizing the tone of the message that I've typed made me sound condescending due to the presence of some inflammatory word or phrase. So I usually either delete the offending word/phrase or replace it with a more appropriate one. And I don't mind if anyone corrects me online, I appreciate it more, since it shows someone actually cares enough to share his knowledge and experience. I most certainly wouldn't be ashamed of conceding and deferring to a more experienced member of the forum.

Answer 7

I don't think you can learn complete martial arts without an instructor. If you are like me and have a hectic schedule the videos can really help. What you do is watch the videos and try to memorize, then you try to practice the stuff when you have a chance. I only have one or two jujitsu classes a week but I've made good progress and I think the videos have helped alot. As far as the videos go I have all kinds of grappling Riberio, Swain, Goes, Lister etc. etc.

Answer 8

I'm going to answer your question, but like just about everyone else that has responded I don't believe you can learn ONLY from a book or video. These should be used to supplement your training, not replace it. The martial arts are about combat and you can't learn combat without (a.) and opponent, and (b.) someone to observe and ensure you are executing correctly.

Now having said all of that, if you insist on purchasing a home study course, then go here: http://www.angelfire.com/ma/imaf/

I don't recommend it, but some people have to learn the hard way.

Answer 9

It is impossible to learn a complete m.a. without an instructor or someone to train with that can teach you. Don't go off finding places (internet ect.) to train because you may hurt youself. Only a teacher can tell you if you are doing your m.a. right.

Answer 10

There are videos by I believe it's Paul Vanuk or close to that spelling. After the military searched all martial arts instructors they chose Paul to train the new martial arts to the special forces. Paul claims that you do not have to be a martial artist to defeat a martial artist of any degree belt. I've had his video and believe what he teaches is good. I enjoy the martial arts very much but can not afford training. I have been told by those who know, that because of my speed and my own technique that I was good. I was even given an offer to be trained for tournaments for free by a Master in Taekwondo in Venice California, but because of circumstances with my family I had to decline. I'm telling you a bit about my experience so that you can decide whether to accept me for real or disregard my suggestions. If you wish to learn martial arts, others are right, you need some one with experience or you truly could injure yourself or others severely. If you simply want to be able to defend yourself you can reply by going to my yahoo answer profile. ( I am not a teacher of the arts nor even suggesting that I could train anyone, I am simply wanting to help guide others choosing this art.)Since Viet Nam I have dealt with several situation where I have been attacked and in every incident, Thanks to GOD, I have defended myself and a couple of women without any real harm to anyone except I severely injured one man's ego. When I see a man beating a woman or a child I have to do something. But I'm sure his ego will survive, yet I hope not. beware of the schools that advance a person because of money and not achievement.