We can currently list around twenty combat sports. The disciplines come in several types in order to adapt to all profiles of athletes and all needs. In boxing alone, for example, there are several variations. Before choosing your sport or your children’s extracurricular activity, find out about the different possibilities.
The Nunchaku: for style and for combat
Whether you are a beginner or a professional in the martial art, the nunchaku is a good combat sport idea. It is a martial art prized both for its style and its power. In addition to freelance nunchaku, in fact, you can do KATA if you choose your accessory carefully.
Nunchaku specialists offer courses if you want to learn the basics or improve in this discipline. The courses are open to both young and old.
Judo: for discipline
Still in the Japanese tradition, you also have Judo. In France, as in the world, this discipline no longer needs presentation. It is a combat sport appreciated in particular for its ability to discipline practitioners.
Judo indeed obeys quite strict codes: respect for one’s opponent, courage and justice, sincerity and honor, but also self-control. Beyond teaching combat techniques, Judo classes instill these basics in fighters.
Boxing: to channel yourself
Want to channel your strength, or encourage your children to do so? Opt for boxing. Now, several variations exist, as mentioned above: Thai, French, English, etc. It’s up to you to see what seems best to you.
In fact, the boxing techniques remain the same. It’s about using your fists and feet to land blows that are, to say the least, violent in order to knock out your opponent. Quite purple and quite powerful, it is the best sport to exercise yourself, but also to reduce pressure. Please note that there are also courses for children.
Karate: to master yourself
Karate is also a Japanese combat sport. The principle is different from boxing. Of course, you will use force, feet and hands to fight, but the objective is not to injure the other or to knock them out. The aim here is to encourage them to fall, or even to get out. tatami.
It’s a sport for self-control. Because in order not to get hurt and do the same to your opponent, you not only have to know how to block, but also choose your shots. It is particularly an activity recommended for little ones in order to teach them not only the different styles of karate, but also to compensate for turbulence and possible excesses of behavior.
Kung fu: for the trend
Finally, among the best combat sports, you have Kung Fu. It’s simply the Chinese version of boxing. It is also one of the oldest in this field. It’s a discipline that is also very present in action films. But, in France, a few establishments offer training in this direction.
Kung Fu cannot be practiced in just any gym. Opt for a Dojo. Choose the right master to teach you the basics, but also all the techniques. To improve in this area, you will need a few years. But fortunately, the benefits of kung fu are numerous, besides its power. It is a sport that is practiced without shoes. This helps to better stimulate the body.