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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'd like to give martial arts classes a go over the summer with my eldest daughter. Kickboxing seems to be all the rage locally but we both dance a few times a week so don't want to take on anything that's likely to leave us too injured to dance lol. I've also got a wrist injury I don't want to aggravate so wrestling based is probably not best.

Can anyone recommend what type of classes I should be looking for?

Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fitness or self defence?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Judo is great

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Self defence x

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

"I'd like to give martial arts classes a go over the summer with my eldest daughter. Kickboxing seems to be all the rage locally but we both dance a few times a week so don't want to take on anything that's likely to leave us too injured to dance lol. I've also got a wrist injury I don't want to aggravate so wrestling based is probably not best.

Can anyone recommend what type of classes I should be looking for?

Mrs x"

Looking into wing chun. It was invented by a woman. Good exercise and self defense. But more gentle than other martial arts.

MrsSB

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By *ali 69Man
over a year ago

jersey

Muay Thai , awesome for defence , fitness flexibility , 3,ooo years old . Kick boxing is the watered down version . Your daughter will love it . Females make very strong kickers .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can anyone recommend what type of classes I should be looking for?

Mrs x

Looking into wing chun. It was invented by a woman. Good exercise and self defense. But more gentle than other martial arts.

MrsSB

Ng Mui....I'm impressed with your knowledge

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

Can anyone recommend what type of classes I should be looking for?

Mrs x"

Muay thai and Kickboxing are real for building up your fitness, but they are a contact sport. If you want something more graceful try aikido.

All martial arts have their good and bad points best thing to do is attend the introductory sessions of the clubs near you to find one that you like.

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By *ed LipstickWoman
over a year ago

Fucksville

There's so many different types hun. My son did kickboxing for 8 yrs but my daughter didn't like the sparring thou she now does Taekwando? They wear a lot more body armour and her class seems to be less aggressive for want of a better word. My advice is to take her to the different styles and see which she likes best. Judo, kungfu, karate, jujitsu etc. Round where I live they normally even offer free taster lessons? X

Hope this helps x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Judo is a grappling based martial art. In real life not the best form of self defence.

Kickboxing, muay Thai and some styles of karate are good self defence classes though.

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

Can anyone recommend what type of classes I should be looking for?

Mrs x

Looking into wing chun. It was invented by a woman. Good exercise and self defense. But more gentle than other martial arts.

MrsSB

Ng Mui....I'm impressed with your knowledge "

Hubby is black belt in wing chun. He's thinking of doing his second black belt. So we know a bit.

MrsSB

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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago

staffordshire

Aikido is good for self defence if theres any classes locally to you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A friend of mine has been trying to get to to start Brazilian Ju Jitsu with him.

He can't speak highly enough of it, it's a good defensive martial art and great exercise.

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

"Judo is a grappling based martial art. In real life not the best form of self defence.

Kickboxing, muay Thai and some styles of karate are good self defence classes though. "

The best punchers are boxers the best kickers come from taekwondo the best grapplers come from bjj. In truth no one type of martial art is good for self defence. Its not the art it the skill of the practitioner. Because in "Real world fights" people don't follow rules.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Krav maga, very controlled form or defense, not a lot of jumping around, basic military form of defense

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By *hiterabbit69Man
over a year ago

Romford

How old is your daughter?

While any martial arts classes will be great for self confidence, fitness and instilling a bit of discipline there are tonnes that have fuck all real world application, other than looking cool while sparring.

Everything depends on the teacher though. In England I've found a lot of the teachers are too rigid in their specific style. Find a good, open minded teacher and take it from there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Judo is a grappling based martial art. In real life not the best form of self defence.

Kickboxing, muay Thai and some styles of karate are good self defence classes though.

Ah I agree with you, on a mat or ring it's very different to in the street.

I cage fight and have practiced and studied a number of different martial arts.

Taekwondo is a child's martial art. The hardest kick ive felt was in Thai land by a boy who couldn't have been more than 6 stone soaking wet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best martial art for fitness purposes in my opinion is Taekwondo - it's also very much focused on "defence", unlike some of the current trendier methods which are focused on attack and ability to do damage. If not TKD, I'd probably go for Karate - they are both steeped in discipline and respect.

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

"Krav maga, very controlled form or defense, not a lot of jumping around, basic military form of defense

Krav maga's not suitable for kids

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Krav maga, very controlled form or defense, not a lot of jumping around, basic military form of defense

I was just about to write that but was checking the thread first!!

I'm p5 grade in that, that's what I did when I worked in the prison.

As for the op if you've got bad wrists then can't really do kick boxing cos that's punching as well, well anything you do really is gonna affect your wrists.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Daughter is 14.

There aren't any krav classes locally unfortunately but have found a wing chun school fairly local and an old school friend of mine does muay thai so will pick his brains x

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

"Judo is a grappling based martial art. In real life not the best form of self defence.

Kickboxing, muay Thai and some styles of karate are good self defence classes though.

Ah I agree with you, on a mat or ring it's very different to in the street.

I cage fight and have practiced and studied a number of different martial arts.

Taekwondo is a child's martial art. The hardest kick ive felt was in Thai land by a boy who couldn't have been more than 6 stone soaking wet.

MMA borrows from all 3 that I've mentioned. TKD is more that a childs martial art

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiriQIoKuJI

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thai boxing(muay thai)is the ultimate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aikido, good for adults and kids, if your good at your dancing you will find flowing moves easy to pick up, a good mix of locks, take downs, floor work and strikes, always come away from training invigorated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Krav Maga

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By *hiterabbit69Man
over a year ago

Romford

"Daughter is 14.

There aren't any krav classes locally unfortunately but have found a wing chun school fairly local and an old school friend of mine does muay thai so will pick his brains x"

A bit too old to implement my master plan for superhero daughter(yes I have a plan).

But judo is a solid start, at least for a year or two. Judo is perfect for teaching her balance and the fundamentals of throwing around bigger and heavier opponents. It also teaches you how to fall and is a perfect path to bjj.

Try steer her away from tkd, it's too flashy and shows your back too much, and karate, it's too rigid and flat footed for a lighter and smaller person.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you are going to invest your time into a martial arts look at Brazilian Ju Jitsu and Muay Thai.

I currently practise BJJ and I spent 7 years doing Muay Thai and these actually work.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Most martial arts will involve forms of blocking, that could aggregate the wrist.

Kung fu, karate, tar kwon do are all good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can anyone recommend what type of classes I should be looking for?

Mrs x

Looking into wing chun. It was invented by a woman. Good exercise and self defense. But more gentle than other martial arts.

MrsSB

sounds like something you might order with fried rice off the menu

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to go to Tang Soo Do for a good few years, started when i was young and it was great for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Be very careful which martial art you choice to pursue. I wouldn't waist my time on half of them.

Pursue ones that work.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Be very careful which martial art you choice to pursue. I wouldn't waist my time on half of them.

Pursue ones that work."

It depends on what your goal is.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've trained in Jiu Jitsu for over 10 years now, considered the original MMA, we focus on all aspects of martial arts, striking, throwing and grappling, you'll not get a better workout in any other discipline. This is full body, using muscles you didn't know you had ????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Be very careful which martial art you choice to pursue. I wouldn't waist my time on half of them.

Pursue ones that work.

It depends on what your goal is."

I agree to a certain degree. Lets sat that someone is training to get fit - which is great - why not select a martial art that, as a by product of training for fitness, will also help with that persons ability to defend themselves properly.

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By *inkyChrissy99TV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

Can anyone recommend what type of classes I should be looking for?

Mrs x

Looking into wing chun. It was invented by a woman. Good exercise and self defense. But more gentle than other martial arts.

MrsSB

Another vote for wing chun, has a lot of grace and controlled power and when I did it for 8 years it was only semi contact in nature so more about acuracy than causing harm when sparring

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Be very careful which martial art you choice to pursue. I wouldn't waist my time on half of them.

Pursue ones that work.

It depends on what your goal is.

This sounds like the sort of person who likes to put themselves, and their ego, in harms way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of a martial art doesn't have a risk of injury when training then it's not being taught right.

Be careful choosing a class too, unless you don't care if that martial art is going to have zero effect if you find yourself needing it at any point.

There are far too many idiots claiming to be 'the real deal'. Just be vigilant of those people.

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By *mber GamblerCouple
over a year ago

rugby

I wouldn't do jujitsu. Can't speak about any other martial arts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i teach laugar kung fu i have being training for 36 years and done many styles for a womam i would go with laugar Aikido or Jutsu" all 3 can be gentle, soft, supple, flexible, pliable, i find many of my classes have woman and young girls training just remember

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Be very careful which martial art you choice to pursue. I wouldn't waist my time on half of them.

Pursue ones that work.

It depends on what your goal is.

This sounds like the sort of person who likes to put themselves, and their ego, in harms way. "

I wouldn't say ego at all. Just stating that some martial arts are better for self defence or than others.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aren't we all just a collection of wizend old martial artists with a sprinkling of American ninja 1-5.

OP. Kickboxing will be fine for fitness. There's a really concerted effort to take women too, boxing also great for cardio. You can tailor these to suit your desires i.e. Opt of of sparing.

Keep up your dancing!

I've tried:

karate age 6.

Judo age 8.

Boxing age 11. 7 bouts

Thai boxing age 15 - 38. 34 fights (2 loses) in Europe and Thailand.

Ignore the ones better than the other look at my big balls and terrible tattoo statements.

Find something you like and importantly enjoy... thats the secret, maybe do it with your kids.

Good luck and enjoy!

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By *weetChariotMan
over a year ago

High Wycombe

TAGB Taekwondo as it is using all parts of the body, is not contact until blue belt and then with lots of padded gear.

TAGB is also across the UK with the largest single population of members.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a balck belt in karate I am biased but would recommend it over many others as you use all arms and legs in equal measure. But I would only ever go to a club that spars at least once a week. After all you can't beat a good tear up, bow, shake hands and be friends again.

So find a club that has a strong adult membership and seperate classes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Identify your goal, whether it be fitness, self defence, confidence or just a new hobby.

Your goal should determine the required level of 'realism' required in the art you choose. Injuries are common and no one will seek to hurt you deliberately. If they do it's dealt with accordingly

I've tried a number of arts and ultimately found BJJ, Judo and Muay Thai to be the ones I enjoyed the most but I've trained at some horrendous places and some great ones

Ultimately it's down to you just trying out some until you find the right one. The training environment is, IMO, probably more important than the art so don't be afraid to try a few of the same art at different venues and a few different arts. If you find the right place it can become like a 2nd home/family. The bond is that strong.

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By *mber GamblerCouple
over a year ago

rugby

"Identify your goal, whether it be fitness, self defence, confidence or just a new hobby.

Your goal should determine the required level of 'realism' required in the art you choose. Injuries are common and no one will seek to hurt you deliberately. If they do it's dealt with accordingly

I've tried a number of arts and ultimately found BJJ, Judo and Muay Thai to be the ones I enjoyed the most but I've trained at some horrendous places and some great ones

I do bjj and i know what you mean about the bond. We are a very close group. We all see each other outside, we help each other in times of need. I have often wondered why, and i think it's trust. You put your well being in their hands. We could proper hurt each other with all the chocking, throwing and bending their bodies to near breaking. But we don't (much...)

It's great fun though saying all that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try Taekwondo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do Jiu Jitsu, we had quite a tough session Saturday, every part of my body aches today, I see that as a good thing though, shows you've worked hard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been doing Karate and kickboxing both for years now, and have also dabbled in judo.

But if you are looking for pure self defence I'd say Krav Maga would be the best option, all other martial arts have now evolved to be used in sport situations. They are still useful and can be great but Krav Maga was created purely for military combat and self defence

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"I do Jiu Jitsu, we had quite a tough session Saturday, every part of my body aches today, I see that as a good thing though, shows you've worked hard

I'd second that opinion

Used to do Jiu Jitsu at uni many moons ago, when it first started to be reintroduced to the UK (NSJJA)

However any martial art, almost by definition, is contact based

If you want to try something a little different I'd go for Tai Chi

It's not just a "relaxation exercise" of people moving in a park, but is actually a basis of many eastern martial arts, and is great for toning and building core strength

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By *rLucky777Man
over a year ago

Leeds

I did Aikido for years as a kid and even won the national championships. It's fun but NOT effective in a real fight situation at all. Doesn't work for self defence.

Muay Thai boxing however is highly effective for fitness and self defence. It's what I would recommend if you're serious. BJJ is best for grappling if want to go that route.

For pure self defence Krav Maga is also highly effective and simple to learn with practical techniques (kick em in the balls!) but isnt suitable for kids.

Do some research on local clubs, try a few different classes and find one that you enjoy with good instructors in a safe welcoming environment.

Good luck! X

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