What to expect at your first martial arts class
Nervous about stepping onto the mat? Here is exactly what happens in a free trial class, from the bow-in to the cool-down.
Almost everyone feels a little nervous before their first martial arts class. The good news: nobody expects you to know anything, and your instructor has welcomed hundreds of beginners before you.
Before class
Arrive ten minutes early. We will show you the changing rooms, lend you a gi and introduce you to your instructor and a training partner.
During class
Classes start with a bow and a warm-up, then move into technique: stances, guard, breakfalls and a simple combination or escape. You train at your own pace and can take a break whenever you need one.
After class
We finish with a short stretch and a bow out. Stay for a chat about programs and memberships, or just go home proud. You did it.