New Dad wants to learn an MA to train with his kid

heywood100

Folks,

Appreciate advice.

Used do shotokan before and now that I have just become a father I always intended to do some MA with my kid.

Anyhow I am just wondering what would be a good MA for me to start now so we have something to do together in years to come?

I found shotokan overly ritualistic and slow. I am 36 and aerobically quite fit – run about 60 miles a week and do a little resistance training in the gym.

I work in D12 and live in Enfield.

To get me started again I would be interested in 1 2 1 training

Thanks all

Black Swan

Your kid is male or female? Could make a difference for them?

heywood100

A boy

Khannie

I have a 9 year old lad. He's interested in boxing and muay thai (basically from watching me train at home). We have a punch bag, so I have shown him the basics and it's a really good way to train together because you're not stuck to class times etc.

I'll be signing him up with the local boxing club in the next week or so and asking them if I can train there too. Boxing in Ireland has a long tradition of taking in kids when they're young, so this works well for both of us (at least as a concept....we'll see what the reality is like).

Also, I've started running recently to help me move towards fighting weight a bit faster. I do laps of the local gaa pitch (so I can more easily monitor my progress). He's very fit for his age so occasionally he does alternate laps with me (i.e. we both run a lap, he rests while I run a lap, we both run a lap, etc.). Not MA training, but it's father / son time.

Hope this helps.

heywood100

Khannie wrote:

I have a 9 year old lad. He's interested in boxing and muay thai (basically from watching me train at home). We have a punch bag, so I have shown him the basics and it's a really good way to train together because you're not stuck to class times etc.

I'll be signing him up with the local boxing club in the next week or so and asking them if I can train there too. Boxing in Ireland has a long tradition of taking in kids when they're young, so this works well for both of us (at least as a concept....we'll see what the reality is like).

Also, I've started running recently to help me move towards fighting weight a bit faster. I do laps of the local gaa pitch (so I can more easily monitor my progress). He's very fit for his age so occasionally he does alternate laps with me (i.e. we both run a lap, he rests while I run a lap, we both run a lap, etc.). Not MA training, but it's father / son time.

Hope this helps.

it more than helps

it paints a great picture / routemap

sounds like your son is very lucky

kravist

Of course availability is probably your most important factor.
Whilst i acknowledge total bias in this regard, i'd advise you to consider Krav Maga..why?
1, No competitions..can be a reason for and against particular arts/systems, but it does suit some people.
2, Gender doesn't matter. Theoretically neither does age or strength..but..!
3, Never too old to start..i saw a retired policeman in his late 60's giving it a fair go on a summer camp july 06. His first time doing Krav.
4, When training, the level of your partner is relatively irrelevant (except in slow fighting drills etc). In fact it's better training if you're are with someone who doesn't do exactly as they're supposed to do!! You have to learn to adapt and deal with the situation.
5, It's "fast", as in you get straight into techniques. No ritual.
6, All the benefits that go with any other MA!

catmad

Is he walking yet?

dlofnep

I'd say get him into a local boxing gym while he's young.. Also, if you can get to a local judo class today - I'd highly recommend it to complement boxing. Judo isn't overly ritualistic, but there is a little - not that it ever bothered me - at the end of it all, you'll learn solid technique and get to test it in sparring and competition. Also, there will be alot of people your age at your local judo club along with youngsters for your son to mix with.

Black Swan

heywood100 wrote:

A boy

The style of MA is pretty open for a boy and his Da. I would shop around and try to find the very best instructor. No matter the MA, the quality and enthusiasm of the instructor can make the difference.