Frequently sked question about
training at A.I.P.M.T.K.A
I’ve heard martial arts classes can be
full of big sweaty men on an ego trip - it’s putting me off trying
classes...
One of A.I.P.M.T.K.A focuses is to generate a
friendly learning environment where people feel confident to try
something new and push themselves to their limits. Egos are put down
straight away as they get in the way of learning. Yes of course some of
the men here are big but they are not body builders with fat necks who
grunt every other word! Yes they might be sweaty but that is because
they work hard. It is common sight for people to change tee-shirts in a
class and those that smell sweaty are told in no uncertain terms to sort
it out! We are a normal group of people who want to learn a skill and
make friends - our students include teachers, IT developers,
consultants, students, risk analysts, drivers, engineers, team leaders,
researchers, co-ordinators reps, police, military personnel, managers,
care assistants, electricians and many more.
I’ve never done any martial arts before.
Won’t I just get left behind?
Well you won’t have any bad habits then will
you? At A.I.P.M.T.K.A we are used to new students learning with us - it
happens many times a week. All students work together and help one
another. We were all new once. It doesn’t matter if you can't do it
perfectly – YOU'RE NEW! What matters to us is that you try. A new
student can make a big impact on a class just by their approach and
willingness to give it a go.
I am not very fit - isn't it better that
I get fit first before I come to a class?
Would you try and lose weight and become your
ideal size before you joined a weight watchers' class? Use the classes
to get you to where you want to be. Why wait to be fit when we can help
you become fit. Much of the drive to becoming fit is training in a happy
environment that makes you want to keep coming back. You can have the
hardest work out ever but if you only do it once a month it's not going
to make you fit. Trying a variety of martial arts classes on a regular
basis will sustain your interest, teach you skills and by the way will
improve your fitness.
I really want to start but am a bit
worried about being new. Any suggestions?
You can always consider an hour's private
lesson with Master J.Keshav. With 1:1 tuition he can take you through
the fundamentals and give you individual attention for the complete hour
which is not possible in a class environment. When you feel ready you
can participate in class lessons. Private lessons can also be done with
a friend. Telephone A.I.P.M.T.K.A- 9952922525 to book a time.
My partner is worried I will become
aggressive if I learn martial arts.
One of the skills of martial arts is to
switch on aggression as and when it is needed particularly in a life
threatening situation. It is linked in with an awareness of danger and
an adrenaline rush. Far from making you more aggressive it makes you
more in control. Because you are training in a healthy environment where
you are making fast and powerful contact with training equipment such as
pads, sticks, punch bags, much of your pent-up aggression is released
during a class. If you display wild and worrying tendencies of
uncontrollable aggression your tuition at A.I.P.M.T.K.A will not
continue. Some of the most calmest people you will find will be martial
artists.
So what do I need to do to get started?
- Look at the
class timetable and decide what
class you would like to do (or telephone us on 9952922525 to talk it
through)
- You don’t need to book in advance - just
come along
- Wear jogging bottoms, a tee-shirt and
train in bare feet
- Arrive about 10 minutes before a class
starts to fill in an Introductory course form which does not commit
you to anything but gives us your details because you are training
on the premises.
- Pay your Rs 999 which will buy you Eight
trial classes within two week period
- Join the class and have a go!
PS If you are a beginner
please do not attend the Sparring class on tuesday at 7.30pm. All other
classes are suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.
We look forward to training with you.
If you have any questions or would like to
visit the gym, just
contact us, we'll be happy to hear from
you.
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