We want to start a martial arts class that is artistic, increases flexibility and acrobatics? We are both 21.

Question

Martial Arts classes in sheffield / newark area.

Increases fexibilty. Is more artistic rather then defense. Teaches acrobatic type skills.

We are both girls - does this matter?

Answer 1

Not exactly what you are asking  but this may help http://www.directory.martialarm.net a martial arts directory by location.

Answer 2

caporei is like a dance style of fight, it should improve flexibilty, keep you in shape, and should be acrobatic enough for you

Answer 3

Not exactly what you are asking  but this is pretty good http://www.directory.martialarm.net martial arts directory. It covers the location of all types of martial arts schools.

Answer 4

Capoeira, Performance Wushu, and XMA Taekwondo are all very flash, very acrobatic styles that rely on flexibility and gymnastic skill. None of them are particularly practical, but they definitely meet your requirements. If you are 21 I recommend Capoeira, it will have a higher proportion of adults in it and be more geared towards adult learning. Most XMA schools assume you already have half of the skills and Performance Wushu is very very hard to find in the USA.

Answer 5

this is pretty good http://www.directory.martialarm.net is a martial arts directory listings of martial arts schools by location. Including country, state and city.

Answer 6

Like others have said, Wushu and Capoera are great artistic martial arts.  If you need artsy forms, do ITF Taekwondo after you get your acrobatics down.  Some of those upper-level black belt forms I'm learning require a lot of flexibililty and some acrobatics.

Answer 7

ITF style Taekwondo. It's not more "artistic" than practical - it involves a lot of practical self defence. Those who say it doesn't have never taken a real taekwondo lesson in their lives. All styles of martial arts are practical, if taught properly.

There are a lot of acrobatic kicks and I think it's quite a graceful style when you see it in action. Flexibility is an important aspect of taekwondo, and in class you'll do stretches to improve this as part of your warm up.

Answer 8

try wushu its a will increase your flexibilty, it is a performance art mainly (its what u see on tv and in films usually) and there are lots of jumping and kicking butterfly kick being a widely used acrobatic skill used in wushu, it (butterfly kick) doesnt have any real offensive or defence application its just for how really as if u hit anyone doing that you will do a face plant.

zhang ziyi is a girl who is in lots of films doing that sytle (wushu) of kung fu.

i think that is the way to go for you

Answer 9

No, I know girls who learned more dangerous martial arts, I recommened tai chi supposely deadly as well as center the chi.

Answer 10

Here is a quote from their site:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A36HDEmT... The martial arm is the just martial arts combat dummy that contributes you finalize realism in the whole of your martial arts training. The martial arm moves and twists up, down, left and right similar to a true training partner might.

Answer 11

Wow, as a Krav Maga teacher, I probably shouldn't answer this, as what I teach is not pretty, but practical.  Let me give it a shot.  Your gender does not matter, just your dedication and ability.  Chinese Wushu is a truly amazing sport, far more acrobatic than many things.

Contemporary Wushu or Modern Wushu is a combination of Sanda (fighting) and Taolus (forms).

"Taolus forms are similar to gymnastics and involve martial art patterns and maneuvers for which competitors are judged and given points according to specific rules. The forms comprise basic movements (stances, kicks, punches, balances, jumps, sweeps and throws) based on aggregate categories traditional Chinese martial art style and can be changed for competitions to highlight one's strengths. Competitive forms have time limits that can range from 1 minute, 20 seconds for the some external styles to over five minutes for internal styles. Modern wushu competitors are increasingly training in aerial techniques such as 540 and 720 degree jumps and kicks to add more difficulty and style to their forms."

Chinese Martial Arts in general are beautiful, I have studied both Yang and Wu style Taijiquan, preferring Wu as it is shorter frame, both are considered a form of wushu, but then there is modern wushu which is a combination of fighting and forms and requires gymnastics moves.  It is really awesome to watch, in fact Jet Li was a Chinese National Wushu champion.

The Wushu forms are really amazing, this is the only part I am not plagiarizing from the web, I have seen some pretty awesome Wushu.

I put in a link to a place in Sheffield, I'm thinking you meant Sheffield UK, not USA.   Sorry if I am wrong.

Answer 12

capoeira is really cool. you should check that out.

Answer 13

seek out urban climbing clubs

Watch the whole thing---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvZGQU7VT...

The Next Generation of Martial Arts and these types have atemiwaza ( stiking technique ) coupled to their skills in a perfect marriage and can pull off very effective strikes while executing unbelievable acrobatics.

Answer 14

Tae Kwon Do. Lots of high jumping and kicking. Lots of stretching. Very flashy and athletic. Not as good as other martial arts for real fighting, but very artistic instead!

Answer 15

im going to have to agree with most of the people here and say capoeira or wushu, i cant speak for wushu but i do capoeira and ever since i started ive just been loving life so much more

Note:my class is probly 60:40 in favor of women