I
have been interested in learning martial arts for a while but have always
been too scared to try it out. But starting Shinbudo through the Boot
Camp program was a far less intimidating way to enter a predominantly
male dojo as a female.
Sally
My
reasons for wanting to learn a martial art like Shinbudo were because
I felt it would take my training within the Fight Club organisation to
the next level. I wanted to improve my kicking and punching techniques
in order to make me a better fighter and taeko trainer. Also I think it
is a great form of self defense and as such , is something that everyone
should know.
Sarah
I
think Boot camp is an excellent way to come into the martial arts for
the first time. It is less intimidating , and because you are signed up
for 6 weeks means that you give it a real chance and don't get put off
after one class. You don't feel like you are the only one there who has
no experience. Boot Camp teaches you very basic , but effective self defence
techniques that everyone is capable of learning and using if required
to. It has made me really think about what I would/should do if I was
attacked.
John
Boot
camp is a martial arts class , and so there is a much greater emphasis
on technique and form , as opposed to just working out for an hour. You
need to be focused and determined and really think about what you are
doing. Training in the dojo allows you to shut out all other thoughts
and focus purely on the class.
Rose
I
started Boot Camp because I have always been interested in martial arts
but always a bit scared to try it. I thought this was a good opportunity
for me to try out martial arts and decide whether or not it was something
I would like to take further. Liz The Boot Camp program was a really good
introduction to martial arts. Everything was explained from the techniques
to the traditions of martial arts which was excellent. I felt that all
of the coloured belts were really helpful and supportive. Hopefully I
will never have the need to defend myself, but after attending Boot Camp
and continuing my training, I feel a little more confident that I could
get out of a situation should I need to.
Kate
Boot
Camp is like nothing I have ever done before! It is hard work - you fell
like you have had a really good workout, released some tension and learnt
a few new techniques.
Racheal
