Beginner Martial Art Classes for Adults

October 13, 2020

Brisbane has a thriving martial arts community that welcomes beginners enthusiastically. In recent times, many people either looking to get fit or develop a new skill have signed up for classes.

If you are searching for something different, exciting and which is guaranteed to get you fit and focused, there’s no better place to start than martial art classes.

What is the Best Martial Art for Beginners?

Martial arts cover a wide range of disciplines from karate and jiu-jitsu to kickboxing and taekwondo. Each has its own individual style, philosophy and moves but all are great for boosting speed, fitness and stamina as well as building confidence and even busting a little bit of that daily stress.

Taekwondo is probably one of the most popular martial arts disciplines in Brisbane and classes are held all over the region, everywhere from Albany Creek to Toowong. It’s a multi-layered activity that not only works on fitness but requires individuals to gradually learn higher-level skills and improve discipline as they advance. Taekwondo is all about self-defence and translated means the ‘art of hand and foot’. It comprises a range of punch and kicking movements as well as defensive blocks.

Am I Too Old to Start Martial Arts Classes?

You are never too old to take a beginner martial arts class for adults. All across Brisbane, new people try out classes in Taekwondo and other martial arts every week.

Many want to get fit, others want to learn the art of self-defence and build their confidence. Quite a few want something more interesting than a standard aerobics class or an hour or two down at the gym.

Beginner classes generally start with low impact training which gets the individual used to what the activity is all about. People come from different walks of life and have varying levels of fitness. Instructors take this into account with beginner classes and many businesses offer free introductory classes so you can get a real taster.

What Are the Benefits of Martial Arts?

There are several benefits in taking a beginner class in martial arts like Taekwondo. First, it’s a brilliant social activity where you’ll meet people from all around Brisbane and your local community.

Martial arts aren’t just about fighting and fitness though. Regular practice helps develop a healthy lifestyle, it instils confidence and discipline and can even help you cope with stress.

What to Expect from a Beginner’s Martial Arts Class

What happens in your first martial arts class will depend on the instructor and the type of discipline you want to learn. The instructor should be aware that there will be people of varying abilities and take this into account.

With Taekwondo, you won’t be expected to spend money on equipment until you are sure that this is for you. Comfortable, loose clothing like sweatpants is okay but once you get into the discipline you will certainly want to a more formal Taekwondo uniform.

In a beginner’s class, you’ll probably learn the basics, how to do a warm-up for the lesson and you’ll start to get a few simple moves to practice as a group. All you need to be is open-minded and enjoy the class.

Martial arts are one of the most engaging ways to get fit and learn a new discipline that can have a big impact on your life. The good news is that Brisbane has big taekwondo and martial arts communities and there is something for everyone with beginner classes held every week.

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