| First let start with that fact that no martial art is the | | | | there for you and can and will be happy to assist |
| best. However each martial arts has different qualities | | | | you. |
| that make it good and/or display it's strengths. The | | | | What are some things to look for in a martial arts |
| verses arts all have some thing to offer it's students | | | | school? |
| clients. So weather you choose Karate, Jujutsu, Judo, | | | | You will also want to speak with the instructor to |
| Kung fu, Japanese Sword, Aikido etc that is not | | | | find out if their ideals and thoughts are in line with |
| problem. The problem lays in the instruction, teacher, | | | | yours. One important factor is how involved the |
| and what is being give to the student/client. In short | | | | instructor is with the students and if students/clients. |
| what are you looking for from this martial arts school. | | | | Will the students receive personalized attention. Also, |
| If you are looking for childcare then a class that | | | | an instructor that does not separate form and |
| offers childcare with a martial arts favor it for you. | | | | function. (There is a big difference between what |
| However please remember that if you are looking for | | | | looks good and what works). Is there a curriculum |
| that service then the school meet that need. There | | | | for each rank/belt. Look to see if the instructor is |
| are great schools and instructors however not all | | | | overly aggressive. Look to see if the school is clean |
| school can be or do all things. So those that maybe | | | | and safe. It this a place that you would like to train in |
| great in the area of childcare it may not be great in | | | | and is this an instructor you would like to train with. |
| the area of teenager and adult martial arts training. | | | | Before getting involved with a martial arts school, |
| Just as if you are looking for the opposite type of | | | | you will want to do your research on the style |
| school a teenager or adult school would not fit. | | | | taught, as well as that particular school. Your want to |
| When looking for a school please look at the school | | | | visit the school watch a class. Referrals are great but |
| and your needs. Here is an example: Programs that | | | | also see for yourself. Again one size does not fit all. |
| focus on fitness may not focus on self-defense. | | | | But do not wait get out there and find the school for |
| There are thousands of martial arts styles out there | | | | you. Start today. |
| in the world. There are also some very good one out | | | | |