im 22 yrs old and i dont have any martial arts experience, but i plan to take up some muay thai, bjj, etc classes. what should i expect? and what do i need?
2007-06-11 04:59:25 · 19 answers · asked by TheRapist 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It is very hard. You will sweat a lot. You will possibly even puke. You will most likely be in pain the next day and question whether you can do it.
Keep going, train hard and you will soon overcome the muscle aches and it will all be worth it.
Get started and don't give up!
Have fun!
2007-06-11 05:41:21 · answer #1 · answered by JV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be awkward. You won't have any experience doing most of the drills so don't go into expecting to do as well as more experienced students. Don't be embarrassed if you feel clumsy or out of sync with the rest the class. Just be polite and respectfull. Try to mirror more experienced students and be open to instruction. Some schools are really big on etiquette so watch how students enter the class (i.e. do they bow to the instructor or take off their shoes before walking on the mats). Most people remember their first day and are cool as long as you don't go in acting like you're Bruce Lee.
2007-06-11 06:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by endo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget everything that you saw on tv about martial arts , what you really need to have is a good attitude about why you are getting into self defense it's more mental than physical and the idea is not to pick fights or to be a show off, what you should expect is someone who embraces those ideas and not just bully instructors out to get the world. self defense is used when no other options are available.
2007-06-11 05:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
expect nothing, have an open mind...and know why you came there...ie, fitness, sparring lessons etch.
what you need?
I remember the first time I went to Muay Thai lessons, there was only one other person here, he was older, bigger and wayyy more experience than I was, he got me in a Muay Thai clich and spun me around/round while proceeding to knee the hell out of me (through the warrior pads)...
then the punching and kicking drills...I got all dizzy and started seeing red, my lungs started to burn like some parts of my lungs have never been used before, I could feel my punches and kick getting weaker and slower, lol...but it was all good if you know what i mean, I used muscle I havent used before.
so yeah, come prepared, drink lots of water through out the day, and make sure you eat healthy that day, start with breakfast prerably oats, and keep eating and drinking water every 3 hours, (light meals only, slow burning fuel preferably), but stop eating 2 hours prior to training. bring some water with you. and wear shorts and a tshirt, not jeans okay?
2007-06-11 11:07:15 · answer #4 · answered by eddies_online_interests 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regardless of style, you should expect to develop your cardio.
Every school is different in terms of its approach in teaching . You may want to consider what you want out of learning martial arts then select a style that is most appropriate for you (e.g., bjj is a grappling art without a focus on striking, tae kwon do emphasizes kicks, etc.) and then visit schools to find one that you like the instructor and teaching style.
2007-06-12 12:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is the genuine desire to learn and an open mind. Other than that, there's no clear cut way to prepare for your first martial arts class. That's why the first day is usually focused on orientation.
2007-06-11 05:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know people well into their late 20's and I have and uncle who is 43 taking martial arts. Dedication is key. If you stay dedicated you will be fine. Expect alot of stretching to get you started....you might ache for a lil bit, but they walk you into it. Light weight training is good as well as it will help condition your body for the experience.
2007-06-11 05:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by fromthapointcity2thamtown 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect some of the most intense cardio conditioning you have ever had. It is completely different than jogging on a treadmill for 30 minutes. It is much more similar to sprinting, where you have short intense bursts of output, followed by short recovery time. Don't be discouraged though. You will adapt to it quicker than you think.
2007-06-11 06:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should expect to get your *** kicked for a few weeks. The first few weeks will be the hardest but after that.... you'll get used to the drills and the training. What you'll need... well you wont need too much, just a lot of patience... and the will to put in the effort required...your trainers will do the rest.... good luck
2007-06-11 05:08:07 · answer #9 · answered by Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody starts at 0, so don't worry about previous experience.
What you can expect is a great learning experience, and all you need is to be there, be persistant, you've chosen great martial arts to learn.
good luck!
2007-06-11 06:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by Frank the tank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋