Expectations Before Starting Martial Arts Classes

You’ve decided to start Martial Arts classes. That’s awesome, right? Congratulations! But before you start a new hobby or a new sport, you should do your research first. What is this sport all about? What do I need for this? What can I expect before starting this sport?

Before starting martial arts classes, you need to think about what you will be able to accomplish. People usually underestimate the amount of work that needs to be done during the training process. Be equally mindful of your physical and mental preparation as it is counter-productive if you’re not ready for this kind of challenge. So to make your life easier, we’re here to answer your question.

“What can I expect before starting my martial arts journey?”

Here are a list of things to keep in mind and be prepared for:

1. People in martial arts classes usually come to class wearing a t-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, and sneakers. They also come to class wearing their full gear.
2. Expect different ages inside the dojo. Martial arts is for everyone! So you can see ninjas as young as 3 years old and as old as 65 years old.
3. Martial Arts classes typically start with a warm up exercise and then move into technique training.
4. In case you are wondering, yes, you will probably get kicked in the face sometimes when practicing self defense techniques.
5. Your success in the class is not dependent on your strength or size. It depends on the level of your consistency and effort.

Whether it’s the thought of potentially getting injured, suddenly being exposed to a whole group of new people, or the actual physical rigor of the training itself, many people have specific concerns when they start martial arts classes.

All of these are valid and manageable in my experience. It’s important to remember that every new endeavor comes with its own set of risks and changes in your life, but it’s also important to understand that change can be great!

The idea here is that martial arts training is not just a class—it’s a lifestyle, if you stick to it. If you can commit yourself fully to it, martial arts are worth every penny and every minute that you invest in them.

So just give it a chance and stay with it—you’ll be glad you did.