Women's Jiu Jitsu Near Me
For whatever reason you decide to take up martial arts training, and there are many, it can be a bit daunting turning up for the first time. But the hardest step is that very first baby step into the dojo, kwoon or gym. Most classes will have people in addition to the instructor who will make you welcome.
Regardless, the vast majority of people attending their first martial arts class will feel at least a little trepidation. This will be the case whether you’re a child or an adult, young or old, male or female.. One reason people start is to lose weight and/or to improve fitness. People feel intimidated because they think martial artists are all very fit and trim. While this should be the case it is not always true, however, that is irrelevant the main point is that there are many people in any martial arts class that were in the same position as you when they started out. These people will be able to empathise with you and help you along.
Others want to take up the martial arts because they are tired of feeling intimidated or bullied. The self defense side of training is what interests these people. Big scary martial artists can be very intimidating in themselves, particularly before you actually get to meet them. Even after meeting them they may appear a little gruff or rough around the edges. Usually, they are soft centred. And don't forget that all of them will have been scared beginners at one time.
Women can find it difficult to start training because they believe martial arts is mainly practised by men. While this is true there are many fantastic female martial artists and many of these are teachers too. Besides nowadays there are even professional female boxers and cage fighters! All of these were once beginners and were more than likely nervous too.
Children can join a martial arts class for many reasons. Some are nudged into joining by parents, others simply need an activity while some will want to be a Ninja Turtle. This initial push can be because they are being bullied or are unfit and overweight, whatever it can be intimidating for kids too, even for the wannabe Ninja Turtle. However, kids being kids overcome this pretty easily, even the shy ones, once they get going.