I’m a beginner in Martial arts. I’m interested in Krav Maga & Brazilian Jiujitsu. Which one should I take 1st?
Both dojos are somewhat near my house and both seem pretty nice inside and the people look cool but I’m not sure what style I should take first. Also, I’m doing this for self-defense and for the workout. Not sure if anyone wants to see their websites but just in case it may help…
http://www.kravmagalb.com/ (Long Beach)
http://www.newbreedacademy.com/ (Santa Fe Springs)
Thanks for any answers!
In my opinion I would go to each and watch a few classes and see if you can try a free weeks classes and then choose the school you think will best suit your needs.
Make sure the teachers credentials are good and they are not selling black belts.
Research will get you positive results and allow you to choose the better school for you.
January 23rd, 2010 at 3:15 am
In my opinion I would go to each and watch a few classes and see if you can try a free weeks classes and then choose the school you think will best suit your needs.
Make sure the teachers credentials are good and they are not selling black belts.
Research will get you positive results and allow you to choose the better school for you.
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Shihan
January 23rd, 2010 at 3:21 am
Find a good school, not a good style. Try all the schools in town. Take free classes. Never sign a contract never pay for rank testing. Ask to see their contact drills. Look for a clean school with respectable people.
The quality and frequency of your training will far outweigh your style.
There is no best art, just best artists.
Good Luck.
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14+yrs training
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:01 am
Depends what you are looking for. If you plan on getting into MMA then dont do Krav Maga. It’s a martial art that is used in war, and in real life threatening situations. Including fighting multiple assailants.
BJJ is the ultimate grapling sport, if you like that sort of thing.
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January 23rd, 2010 at 4:32 am
Well personally I would take bjj. I’ve taken like 3 classes of it and I personally feel better if i where to get in a real situation. The warm ups are pretty good and hard, but learning it take’s time and is very slow and to the point, And what would worst? finding yourself on the ground or on your feet…. think about it.
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January 23rd, 2010 at 4:37 am
i can only copy what wulf said
Go to a few of the sessions, see if either of them spark your interest. After the session is over ask the instructor a few questions, (how much, how often, are there any beginners classes to get you started etc)
If you can go to a few of the higher graded people, ask them what they think of the club, how long have they been training there for that kind of thing. Sensei’s sometimes lie, students normally don’t. (i say normally some are brainwashed)
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been trying to find a martial art myself, this is pretty much what i do