what type of martial arts is best for a 14 year old girl who wants to learn martial arts. i've never done it before. please say things that i'd be able to take in a community centre. p.S: i'd like a martial arts so i can get rid of the flab so i can look more...in shape, because i dont do any sports because i'm just not good at team sports(right now i'm 116..ish)
can you suggest other exercising things i could take at a rec centre??
2007-11-08 18:27:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Check with the rec center and see what they offer.
If the work outs aren't hard enough work after class or at home on your own.
You need to work up a good sweat.
2007-11-08 18:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the first question you need to ask yourself is what are looking to get out of martial arts. A good workout, learn to defend yourself or compete? And second, all workouts can become boring and repetitive after a while. So I always recommend something that you can advance/progress in and feel as though you have accomplished something. And Martial Arts are a great way to progress and get a feeling of accomplishment. And the final question is if money comes into the equation.
Depending on where you live there should be an endless amount of places you can look into. But first I would recommend kickboxing and Cardio Kickboxing at first. Get into shape and build up the stamina, cardio and a little flexibility required to do Martial Arts. The last thing you want is to get into something and then feel its beyond you ability or too difficult and quit.
After a couple of months and you feel like your up for it. Most places offer a free trial class. You can go to some gyms and dojos and give it a shot. And usually one art will just feel right.
Now if you really like the Kickboxing you can always step it up a notch and advance into Muay Thai. And if the Kicking is a bit much there is always boxing. And if you like variety there is Kung Fu. Different styles and weaponry etc.
Explore all the options and find what is right for you. And my final piece of advice is that Martial and fighting arts are in the details and techniques. Focusing on them and perfecting them is what makes if beneficial, fun and challenging. If you just show up and go through the motions to get it over with. Then just stick with aerobics or palates. All good workouts, but less technique to have to focus and try and prefect. Good luck and ENJOY!
2007-11-09 15:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Deacon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Tammie, I think you are wise to realize this now and start to do something about it. Just look at some of the people that you have known for a while who are now in their mid to late twenties or thirties. You don't get out of shape overnight nor do you get into shape overnight either but those people you see are ones that never worried about it or tried but did not stay with it.
Yoga is a very good exercise and will increase your flexibility and fitness level so I would start with that and then try martial arts or kickboxing. Kickboxing is much more efficient for getting you into shape as it is a little less intensive technique wise in the beginning and more intensive cardio wise. If you do martial arts some styles don't do this as well-especially in the beginning. There are usually a multitude of aerobics type classes to choose from as well as other activities.
The other thing is that you say you are not good at team sports and any of these activities will improve your health, fitness level, balance, coordination as well as your confidence and self-esteem. Martial arts in particular is good for this and one of the first things I tell new students is that learning martial arts is like being a baby. "When you where a baby you had to learn how roll off of your back and onto your stomach before you could crawl; then crawl before you leraned how to stand up and keep your balance and walk and then you could learn how to run. I can teach you martial arts if you pay attention, work hard, and come to class and keep a good, positive attitude and have you up walking and running before you know it. During that time you may stumble or fall over, much like when you were just a toddler learning how to walk; the important thing is that you try to get back up and learn from your mistakes and try to get better."
I have many students and former students that were not confident, talented, athletes when they walked in the door. Like you they were seeking something and many of them are much heathier than their peers now, more confident, achieve more in school generally speaking and have gone on and started and finished college and working. Martial arts can open up many doors for you in regards to this and I hope you will find a good class and instructor or workout program. Good luck!
2007-11-09 09:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common martial art at YMCAs and Community Centers is Tae Kwon Doe It will make you sweat. It focuses a lot on cotra which is stylistic muscle memory. You will practice a several kinds of kicks with a lot of repatitions. Also the striking with closed fists and palm heels. You will also be introduced to point sparring. You and an opponent wear pads and head gear and try to get points by clean strikes to your opponents abdomen. It is a great way to learn discipline which will help you eat right and work on your physique.
2007-11-09 07:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by drsilva08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martial arts training is great exercise. If your consistent and diligent in your training you will lose weight and gain muscle tone. Some community centers offer Martial arts training at very reasonable cost. Some centers also offer other types of exercise classes like Yoga or aerobics. But I do suggest that you visit as many of your local schools as possible and watch a class and see if they offer to try a class for free to see if you like it. Best of luck to you.
2007-11-09 08:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by READER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you have to find out what your rec center offers or what kind of studios are around your house or within your traveling range. Then you have to find out how much they each charge and if you like the instructor or not. Sometimes they will let you try it our for free for a few days. With that being said Tae Kwon Do to start might be a good option for you.
2007-11-09 02:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by summer_lebowski 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're really serious about losing flab and getting into tip-top condition, either boxing or kick-boxing (including Thai boxing) will provide you with the training you need.
2007-11-09 11:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋