Marshal art in leeds?

Question

I want to start a marshal art in Leeds. Can anyone recommend or know of a place i could do 1?

thanks x

Answer 1

Hi there

There are tons of places in Leeds and its difficult to recommend an art because it's a personal choice based on your own interests, tastes and requirements. Pop down to Leeds Martial arts store on north street in Leeds city centre and take a look on the notice board outside to see if any interest you or failing that ask the chap inside the shop to see if he can recommend anyone near you? Most of the clubs in leeds buy equipment from him so he's very much in the know with regards to local knowledge. He's very helpful and a nice guy. Failing that its yahoo or yell.com.

My only advice is that despite what people recommend check out a few first before you sign up to any. Don't just join the nearest one where you live. Sometimes you may have to travel that few extra miles to get better instruction. Remember its the quality of instruction that makes a good school not the style itself or whatever martial art is in fashion.

Oh and keep well clear of schools that wear flashy Gi's. There generally Mcdojo's!

http://www.leedsmartialarts.co.uk/

Best wishes

idai

Answer 2

What my friend Idai said is true.

That's a question that only you can answer, maybe with a little help of your physician (in determining whether you should practice martial arts at all).

While some people advocate that "my style fits any individual", it is very debatable if any single individual would adapt to *any* style.

It depends heavily on your objectives, but remember, these may change with time. Many people who begin martial arts training strictly to learn self-defense become quite interested in other aspects as their training progresses.

(a) What are you looking for?

For instance, if you are looking for on the street self-defense training Taiji or Kendo might not be your first choice.

Some choices: Jujutsu, Hapkido, some Gongfus, Karate, Ken(m)po, Baguazhang, Tang Soo Do, Muay Thai, Tae-Kwon-Do, Ninjutsu, Kali/Escrima/Arnis, Silat, or Xingyiquan.

If you are looking for meditation and philosophy Western Boxing is probably a poor choice as well.

Some choices: most Gongfus, Aikido, Taiji, Kendo, Kenjutsu, or Iaido.

If you are looking for a sport and competition, Shao-Lin Long Fist would probably be a bad choice.

Some choices: Fencing, some Karates/Gongfus, Judo, Boxing, Kendo, Tae-Kwon-Do, Savate, or Shuaijiao.

If you are looking for intense body conditioning and muscle development, Aikido is probably not the style for you.

Some choices: some Okinawan Karates, Judo, some Gongfus, Muay Thai, Tae-Kwon-Do, Capoeira.

Try the links below for some suggestions:

Answer 3

Soory I live in America, but I do have some tips that will help you find a good school, no matter where you are, if one is availible:



1) Search the yellow pages or google to find out what is availible in yoru area that you can get too.

2) Go to this link: http://www.bullshido.com/articles/findin...

They have a good list on finding a good school.

3) Visit each school in your area, comparing how it matches up against the list. Watch more then one class.

4) Narrow your choices using that list. The only thing left is to decide what you want out of Martial Arts, and which school will be best for giving you that.

Not to be rude but if you cannot muster the energy and discipline to at least do these things, you probably are not going to stick with any style for long, as any that train effectivly are hard and require dedication.