What type of martial art suits you best?
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What type of martial art suits you best?

Choosing to be strong has always been an honor. Agree, it is very pleasant to feel confident and free. Martial arts develops endurance, physical data, mental abilities, helps to cope with negative emotions and develop as a person.

Today there are a lot of different sections, and it is sometimes difficult for a novice fighter to cope with the choice. In the article you will learn about the most popular and effective martial arts, how they will change your life and how to choose the most suitable martial art.

What is martial art?

Martial arts are different types of technique techniques, self-defense and defense. They are considered one of the oldest types of martial arts. There are very ancient and modern martial arts.

Developing your physical abilities in this direction, you get not only good physical fitness, but also endurance, spiritual development.

The main thing in any kind of martial arts is not to destroy the enemy, but not to let yourself be destroyed. This is the golden rule of all fighters, and by training every day, they hone their skills and develop iron tactics of self-defense, which brings victory in the ring. Knowing how to defend yourself - the enemy has no chance.

Types of martial arts

There are a huge variety of martial arts. Below you can see the most popular and basic ones, which are suitable for absolutely anyone who wants to learn wrestling.

Mixed martial arts (also MMA — from English Mixed Martial Arts) - a combination of many systems of martial arts of various directions, developed on the methods of boxing, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, muay thai, karate, grappling, jiu-jitsu. MMA is a full-fledged fight where striking techniques are used and wrestling in several stances is used: the clinch and the stalls. MMA is suitable for a person who is ready to work in several directions at once, the desire to develop discipline, endurance, agility, flexibility and speed.

Boxing— is a classic and a common type of martial arts, where opponents strike with their hands, always with gloves. It's worth going into boxing if you're really ready to develop punching power, the interplay between fighting tactics and punching. This sport develops attentiveness, speed and the ability to protect oneself in a difficult situation.

Thai boxing — dramatically differs from classical boxing in that it is allowed to use kicks, knees, work in the clinch. These are spectacular fights, but one of the toughest martial arts. When choosing this sport, it is necessary to take into account that such qualities as dexterity, coordination of movements, instant reaction are necessary and will be developed here. Also, this is a great opportunity to lose weight, as cardio is very involved here.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - the most important thing here is the right technique to defeat the opponent, physical strength does not play a primary role. Combines martial arts, defense techniques and sports. In training, they learn how to properly control themselves and their opponent, avoid blows when it seems that there are no more forces, fight intensively and force the enemy to give up.

Grappling

Judo one of the oldest and most popular Japanese martial arts. The main goal of this sport is to force the opponent to admit defeat with the help of various painful techniques that suffocate. In the classroom, an experienced trainer teaches various tactics and techniques that will help defeat the enemy.

Hand-to-hand fighting - is considered the most effective for self-defense. This type of martial art combines boxing techniques, karate , judo, jiu-jitsu and grappling.With regular training, courage, determination, resourcefulness and the ability to make quick decisions are developed.

How to choose the right martial arts?

Having familiarized yourself with the types of martial arts, you probably saw qualities that you would like to improve. When choosing a type of martial arts, be guided by your physical abilities and inner feelings, in which direction you would like to practice. Before visiting, it is important to choose a combat club, where you will be given a thorough consultation on the sport of interest and will help you make the right choice.

In a martial arts club "Nikko" teach all of the above martial arts and provide a free first class where you are given the opportunity to try a particular sport and see if it suits you. Go in for sports and get better every day.

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FAQ for Nikko Fight Club

For the first workout, you will need fairly simple and comfortable clothes that will not restrict your movements and allow you to feel comfortable. Here’s a list of what you might need:

  1. Comfortable clothing: It is important to wear a T-shirt and shorts that will not restrict your movements. Feeling comfortable during training is important.
  2. Shoes: Classes are held without shoes, so you do not need to have special shoes. You can train in your own socks.
  3. Protective Equipment: Although you do not need to have your own protective equipment for your first training sessions, over time you will find it convenient to have the following equipment:
    • Boxing Gloves: These will help protect your hands during exercises and punches.
    • Boxing bandages (3.5-4.5 meters): Bandages serve for additional protection of wrists and hand bones. They are important when you start sparring.
    • Shields: This is a protection for the shins, which will help to avoid possible injuries in this area.
    • One-sided hood: The hood will protect your head from blows and help avoid possible injuries.
    • Helmet: A helmet will additionally protect your head during sparring and training.

Don’t worry if you don’t have all these things at your first training session. You will usually be given the opportunity to try the training and you can decide if you want to continue. You can purchase protective equipment gradually after you decide that you like this activity.

It is understandable that you may feel a little uncomfortable in a new team, but in our club NIKKO FIGHT CLUB we do our best to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for each member. We understand your feelings and are ready to help you cope with these fears.

If you want to make sure of the friendliness of our club, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the reviews of our customers. Many people emphasize the friendly atmosphere and support they find in our club.

Also, you can take part in our free Muay Thai trial training. This will allow you to get to know our trainers and other participants, feel the atmosphere of training and make sure that you are comfortable in our club.

Let this experience help you overcome your fears and feel confident in our friendly team. We are always here to support you

You don’t have to worry at all, because at our NIKKO FIGHT CLUB we care a lot about the safety and health of our students. Before you go to sparring, you will definitely be trained and prepared.

On your first training session, you will definitely not get into sparring. The coach will try to get you to master the basic defense and punching techniques. Sparring will be available to you only after learning the necessary skills, expressive desire and support from the coach.

It is also important to note that sparring takes place under the absence of any danger to the students. They are always supervised by experienced trainers, which helps to avoid possible injuries.

So, your safety and comfort are top priorities for us. We do our best to provide you with a positive and safe experience at our club.

It is not too late to start training even after 30 years! In our NIKKO FIGHT CLUB, we welcome everyone, regardless of age and physical fitness. Exercising can be a great way to stay fit, increase stamina, and improve your well-being.

If your goal is to improve physical fitness and self-defense skills, training in our club will be an excellent option for you. You will have the opportunity to improve your coordination, strength and endurance. And our experienced trainers will be able to adapt training to your individual capabilities and goals.

So don’t delay, come to our club and start your way to an active and healthy lifestyle, regardless of age. Our team is ready to support you on this exciting path!

Partners Nikko

Federation of mixed martial arts of Ukraine

Federation of Hand-to-Hand Combat of Ukraine

ZR team Ukraine

TRX

Boxing Federation of Kyiv

Kyiv Pankration Federation

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