Which Martial
Art should I study ?
It depends upon your objectives, but remember that even these may change over time. Many people who begin
training to learn self-defense become interested in other aspects as their training progresses.
What are you looking for?
For instance,
if you are looking for street self-defense training, some options may be, Jui-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Hapkido, Tang Soo
Do, Muay Thai, or Kempo.
If you are looking for meditation and philosophy, some choices may be Aikido, Tai Chi,
Kendo, most systems of Kung Fu, Aikido, Tai Chi, Kendo, Kenjutsu, or Iaido.
If you are looking for sport competition,
you could look into Fencing, Jui-jitsu, Judo, Submission Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai, and some Karate/Kung Fu/Tae Kwon Do
systems.
If intense body conditioning and muscle development are your goals,Submission Wrestling, Muay Thai, Tae
Kwon Do, Judo, and some Okinawan styles could be the right fit for you.
Ask around
The advice of many Martial Arts students who have had the same decision
to make is to call around, ask family/friends, visit a number of schools, ask a lot of questions, and then decide. Be sure
to give yourself plenty of time to weigh all aspects of the decision, and don't be pressured into committing to a school/style
that may not fit your needs.
Mid Valley Martial Arts is a Mixed Martial
Arts(MMA) school. Our program focuses on stand up Kickboxing, and ground fighting techniques. Used in many competition formats,
and street-applicable self-defense. We believe total body fitness is very important to martial arts training. This includes
emphasis in cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength training.