stonesfan_17
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Okay, I'd like to start doing some sort of martial art but I don't really know where to begin. What's the best one to start off with? My university offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the rec center(It's like an 8 week course for $30) but is that a good place to start off with? My ultimate goal is to learn Krav Maga. I know that's far off because it seems like it requires a lot of agility and concentration and I have neither of those at this time. So I want to start off smaller so I can learn how to concentrate and have discipline with this type of activity.
Another question is about the physical fitness required to start. It seems to me martial arts are something you would have to be in shape in order to start. But a lot of people tell me you don't have to, and it's a great way to get into shape. Obviously it's a great way to stay in shape...but is it possible to go into it without already being in shape? If not, what are some things to do to prepare myself for it?
Oh yea, I forgot to mention my reasoning for wanting this. It's not just to get in shape (which is a reason), it's for self defense and make myself be able to focus on things better( because obviously these things take a lot of focus).
Thanks for the advice john.
You did miss understand a point though. I said my "ultimate goal" was to learn Krav Maga, I did not say it was the ultimate martial art.
But besides that , it's good information(even though you really didn't answer on where to start at).
:| Has anyone even read my question? Everyone keeps repeating something that I acknowledged in my question.
Another question is about the physical fitness required to start. It seems to me martial arts are something you would have to be in shape in order to start. But a lot of people tell me you don't have to, and it's a great way to get into shape. Obviously it's a great way to stay in shape...but is it possible to go into it without already being in shape? If not, what are some things to do to prepare myself for it?
Oh yea, I forgot to mention my reasoning for wanting this. It's not just to get in shape (which is a reason), it's for self defense and make myself be able to focus on things better( because obviously these things take a lot of focus).
Thanks for the advice john.
You did miss understand a point though. I said my "ultimate goal" was to learn Krav Maga, I did not say it was the ultimate martial art.
But besides that , it's good information(even though you really didn't answer on where to start at).
:| Has anyone even read my question? Everyone keeps repeating something that I acknowledged in my question.