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The uniforms/suits and Equipment Needs of Each Martial Art
All forms of Martial Arts require different things and generally the things which you will need for each one include:
* Uniforms
Depending entirely upon the Martial Arts class you have decided to join, usually you will need a uniform. For Karate the uniform consists of a white suit and it comes in two different sizes for both males and females. Firstly there is a children's white uniform and then there is the adult white uniform. There is no real size difference between the male and the female suits which could be a problem for some.
If you are taking part in Tang Soo do then you will be wearing a similar suit to the Taekwondo one only it will have a V-neck and it can come with either a black V-neck or a white V-neck. The trousers are sold separately too so it is a little extra expense. Kung Fu and Tai Chi uniforms are completely black and again they come in either children's or Adult's sizes.
If you are going to be doing Kickboxing or ordinary boxing, then you are going to need skipping ropes, bag & boxing gloves. You will also need Thai/ boxing shorts or kickboxing trousers as well as inner elastic gloves which fit under the boxing gloves to keep your hands protected.
* Protective Wear
As well as a suits, you may have to invest in some protective wear such as a head guard which will help you to protect your head against attack when you are fighting. It is usually a good idea to ask your instructor beforehand whether protected gear is recommended as not all Martial Arts need protection.
Shin pads and other protective gear can be bought for your own peace of mind too so it all depends upon personal preference as well as if it is an actual requirement with the Martial Art that you have chosen.
Overall each style of Martial Art is different as stated and you really should contact your instructor before buying any equipment and before your first class. You can usually buy the equipment from the Martial Arts school or failing that there are also plenty of equipment online for you to choose from.
This article describes what is needed to participate in the martial arts.
About the Author
Paul Davis is a personal trainer
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Kung-Fu Styles: Which is Best?
I'm 15, almost 16, and thinking of taking a martial art. Kung-Fu has really drawn me in. However, two problems. First off, there are no Kung-Fu schools nearby. The closest is 60 miles away. Without paying a cent, can I learn from books or the internet? I need places to learn. Second, there are a wide variety of Kung-Fu styles. So, not which is best, but what are pro's and con's of the separate styles?
Thanks a lot, everyone. And as an afterthought, are there any takes on which martial art to take; and why?
I think a lot of people misinterpreted the question because the end question. I'm wondering, of all the Kung-Fu styles out there, which is most useful?
Pick your kung fu by the teacher rather than the style. If you have a good teacher you will learn good kung fu. If your teacher is not good the best style is ineffective.
My suggestion, shop around. Ask a lot of questions and visit a lot of schools. Take advantage of any trial classes that they may offer and then take your pick.
60 miles is a long way to drive for classes but I have done this 3 times a week for several years until I got my black belt. It all depends how dedicated you are. I know on average most people have difficulty driving more than 20 minutes to their school. You really need to think this over carefully. Maybe you can combine classes and video. But training on your own also takes a lot of discipline and at times is very lonely. Training from videos alone is not a good idea. Videos are 2 dimensional when you are trying to learn something that is 3 dimensional. You are just missing too much in a video and then you build bad habits which are harder to get rid of than if you started from scratch.
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