Good evening everyone.
For a long time I've 'thought' about trying to learn a martial art.
The time has come for me to stop thinking about it and to get off my backside and do something about it.
I've been doing a bit of research, online and by chatting to a few people I know who practise a martial art. I want to learn about different disciplines and the ethos behind the art before I commit to something.
I did Judo for a little while at school. When I was 12 years old I was very small, weak and skinny compared those around me. The older boys at the school used me as a toy to practise on, so I learned very little and didn't enjoy it!
That was nearly 20 years ago and a lot has changed, but I still don't have the self-confidence, mental strength and concentration that I want. In fact I've had some pretty awful mental health problems over the years (mostly connected with that school!)
I would like to learn a martial art to (hopefully) improve my mental health, my concentration, boost my self-esteem and improve my fitness. And yes, I would like to know how to protect myself and how to disable anyone who attacks me. I'm not likely to ever be in a situation where I would 'need' to protect myself but it would be nice to be able to.
If you've read through this far, thank you - it's nearly over!
I will be browsing the forum and seeing if any particular discipline grabs my attention. I'm sure I will have many stupid questions to ask, please be patient!
Many thanks,
Pete.
For a long time I've 'thought' about trying to learn a martial art.
The time has come for me to stop thinking about it and to get off my backside and do something about it.
I've been doing a bit of research, online and by chatting to a few people I know who practise a martial art. I want to learn about different disciplines and the ethos behind the art before I commit to something.
I did Judo for a little while at school. When I was 12 years old I was very small, weak and skinny compared those around me. The older boys at the school used me as a toy to practise on, so I learned very little and didn't enjoy it!
That was nearly 20 years ago and a lot has changed, but I still don't have the self-confidence, mental strength and concentration that I want. In fact I've had some pretty awful mental health problems over the years (mostly connected with that school!)
I would like to learn a martial art to (hopefully) improve my mental health, my concentration, boost my self-esteem and improve my fitness. And yes, I would like to know how to protect myself and how to disable anyone who attacks me. I'm not likely to ever be in a situation where I would 'need' to protect myself but it would be nice to be able to.
If you've read through this far, thank you - it's nearly over!
I will be browsing the forum and seeing if any particular discipline grabs my attention. I'm sure I will have many stupid questions to ask, please be patient!
Many thanks,
Pete.