One thing I am asked a lot is what makes Zone Martial Arts different to other clubs. It’s both an easy and hard question to answer. I could list of a number of reasons why my club is great but will that matter to the person asking the question? Martial arts can be, and should be in my opinion, a very personal journey to improve the body and the mind. So your choice of martial art style and the club you train at should also be a very personal decision. It’s important to ask what you are hoping to achieve.
Are you looking to be a Taekwondo Olympic athlete? If so, choose a club that is very tournament focused.
Are you looking for a family friendly training environment? If so choose a club that has a number of families already training there.
Are you a huge fan of the UFC and how they fight? If so choose a club that teaches MMA styles.
Are you looking for your child? If so, have a look at what specific programs they have in place to help develop a child’s confidence and skills.
I could go on and on but the point is that when you set out to find a club to teach you martial arts, have an idea of what you are looking for and why. Then when you visit the club, ask specific questions that help you work out if this is the right club for you. You don’t have to choose the first club you go to and most will have a trial of some sorts.
You will hopefully continue to train for many years in martial arts so I encourage you to ask questions and above all things, have a go and train in a class. Sometimes that’s the best way to see if a club suits you and your martial arts goals.
Mark Underwood
Mark is a 4th Dan Master in both Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo (Korean swords). He has also trained in other styles of martial arts. He is currently the owner and head instructor for Zone Martial Arts in Sydney Australia.
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