Quick Guide: How to Start Martial Arts Training at Home

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Quick Guide How to Start Martial Arts Training
at Home
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• Many people dream about learning martial arts.
  Maybe you wanted to try karate classes as a kid
  but never got the chance, or maybe youre
  intrigued by all of the unique martial arts
  equipment like nunchaku or swords. Or possibly
  youre just looking to learn some simple
  self-defense moves.

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Can You Start Martial Arts Training at Home?

• If its been your life-long dream to try out
  martial arts, then I have good news for you! Yes,
  you can start martial arts training at
  home. Whether you can do it effectively is
  another question. If you want to become an elite
  MMA fighter or boxer, then training at home isnt
  a good choice. In fact, most martial arts have
  some element of combat involved, so youll need
  to find a trained sparring partner.

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• Remember that just because you can start training
  at home doesnt mean you should always train at
  home. Youll progress faster if you learn from an
  expert. Without an exceptional teacher to provide
  feedback and insight, youre not going to reach
  your full potential as a fighter. You need a
  trained professional to help correct your form
  and work on advanced techniques.

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Training Alone vs. Training Cooperatively

• Lets use football as an example. If a football
  player only practiced kicking the ball into an
  empty net by himself and nothing else, then he
  wouldnt become a fundamentally sound player.
  Sure, he might get better at striking the ball
  but, theres much more to football than this one
  move.

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• Now, what if this same soccer player primarily
  trained at home in his backyard, but the
  difference is he has a coach come to his house 2
  times per week and help him with his form?
  Perhaps he also plays football every night in the
  backyard with a couple of his buddies. He gets
  better at dribbling, scoring, understanding
  plays, defense, and increases his overall
  physical fitness.

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• He wouldnt become the next David Beckham by
  primarily training at home, but the addition of a
  personal coach and some practical experience
  would make him a more well-rounded player. Keep
  this analogy in mind if youre looking to start
  martial arts at home.

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What if I already take martial arts classes?

• Are you already going to classes? You can
  practice at home on days when youre not at the
  studio. As long as youre taking the necessary
  days you need for rest and recovery, then you can
  definitely further your martial arts skills at
  home. Instead of sparring with a partner, you can
  focus on things like conditioning, proper form,
  and stretching.

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What Are the Best Martial Arts to Learn at Home?

• Youll never truly master martial arts by
  training at home by yourself. However, there are
  some online training programs that can help you
  learn the basics. Spend some time learning a
  little bit about different types of martial arts
  before making a decision on which one is right
  for you.

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• To narrow down your search, you can write off
  learning MMA, Muay Thai, BJJ, Taekwondo, or any
  other martial art thats dependent on having
  another person to practice with.Keep in mind you
  can always learn the theory behind martial arts
  from the comfort of your home. There are multiple
  courses available online that teach you about the
  history, techniques, and movements of various
  types of martial arts. They wont help you
  practice techniques or give you feedback, but
  they can arm you with knowledge.

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Tai Chi

• Tai Chi is very focused on self-practice, so it
  can be a good choice for you to learn martial
  arts at home. There is also no sparring in Tai
  Chi, which makes it ideal for practicing alone.
  On the other hand, youll need to confer with an
  expert in order to make sure your technique is
  right. If you're interested, this guide on how to
  start tai chi for beginners is a good place to
  start.

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Cardio Kickboxing

• If youre interested in cardio and burning lots
  of calories, cardio kickboxing might be for you!
  Unlike traditional kickboxing, sparring isnt
  part of cardio kickboxing classes. However,
  kickboxing places a lot of emphasis on the proper
  technique which can be nearly impossible to
  achieve if youre practicing on your own. This
  guide on kickboxing for beginners is a good place
  to start and get familiar with the sport.

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General-Self Defense

• Its easy to learn some simple self-defense moves
  at home, even if you have no one to practice
  with. When diving into the realm of martial arts
  for self-defense, youll likely come across a
  method called Krav Maga. Krav Maga is a
  self-defense system created by the Israel Defense
  Forces (IDF) and is an extremely effective method
  of protecting yourself against attackers of all
  sizes. However, it can be dangerous to practice
  with anyone who is untrained