A good place to start
The timetable name alone is not enough to compare classes; ask about the actual lesson structure.
What to compare
- Style
- Contact level and beginner progression
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
Martial arts gyms
A martial-arts gym may teach striking, grappling, self-defence or mixed disciplines.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts combines striking and grappling within a particular training format.