A good place to start
A beginner class should explain safe falling and how partners work together.
What to compare
- Falling instruction
- Loan clothing and partner matching
Start with a taster
Ask for a beginner session and find out what equipment you can borrow. Afterwards, think about the teaching, atmosphere and journey as well as the activity itself. The best routine is one you enjoy returning to.
Something else to discover
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts combines striking and grappling within a particular training format.
Martial arts and defense sports
A martial-arts gym may teach striking, grappling, self-defence or mixed disciplines.