just wondering...

[centurygirl]

HI! Just wondering if anyone can suggest an exceptional kids martial arts instructor. Who has the best games and/or most interesting classes? Anywhere in the US. Can you please send links to their sites if they have them? thanks a bunch!

[NightOwl]

Anywhere??? http://www.impactjj.com/. Casual, but the real deal. Head out to Oregon for BJJ or mma style striking (or conditioning).

[AikiGuy]

That's odd that you say "anywhere in the U.S.". What kind of training situation are you looking for that enables you to go anywhere in the country? Do you travel a lot? Or are you touring the tournament circuit? I'm not sure how to reply without knowing what your schedule requirements are. Do you want: permanent? temporary? seasonal? specific dates?

[centurygirl]

just doing some research and would like to speak with a really good kid's instructor! any help would be appreciated! thanks.

[centurygirl]

more specifically- i work for a martial arts company, and in my off time, i want to learn more about martial arts in general. so i've picked a few different styles to learn about and would like to talk to people who know what they are talking about- so i can better understand the history/teaching methods/ benefits of the arts and be the best at my job as i can be. (just wanted you to know, you don't think it's some weirdo inquiry.) thanks! ~kelli

[AikiGuy]

Since you are looking for an interesting class, I suggest going to see one in person. You can't tell much from a website. If you are just looking to observe for the sake of research, you can walk into most martial arts dojos and ask to watch. Some may not welcome you if you are not intending to take a class. Others will be glad to help. It varies a lot. If you don't have a lot of time, maybe call ahead to places listed in the phone book and see if they will let you observe or even give you an interview.

If you are looking for a place with a lot of credibility, try to find a place with multiple locations (Karate Institute or Tracy's Karate are well known in my area), or a place associated with someone famous (Chuck Norris, Ernie Reyes, the Gracie brothers, etc.), or a place that often sends their students to competitions. I don't imagine it would be too difficult to find a place willing to accept free publicity (assuming you could provide some).

If you have any miscellaneous or preliminary questions, many people on this site (including me) could probably help in that area.

Good luck on your research.

[dete]

Austin Martial Arts Academy

http://www.austinmartialarts.com/