Solo Training in Martial arts?

Question

Is it possible to reach a high standard in martial arts through solo training using books,dvd's and online training.

Answer 1

With all the sincerity of my response, training online, videos, or books training without proper instruction from a qualified martial arts instructor are rarely a path one chose if they want to succeed and progressed as a serious and decicated martial artist.



Video, Internet and books training alone cannot turn you into a good or an effective martial arts practitioner. Many can argue that Bruce Lee did it, but how many had forgotten that Bruce Lee had a solid martial arts background before he ventured on to create Jeet Kune Do.



Online lessons, videos, or books training cannot correct or give you advices that you're doing things right or even wrong. Training martial arts without proper instructions and supervision can also cause minor or even serious injury. online, videos, or books training can be best described like having a online, videos, or books romance. You don't quite get the real thing ! You might think that you may have discovered the ultimate way of training in the martial arts , but when reality strikes, the facade and sloppiness of your "self-training" will show. The worst that can happen also is having a false sense of security.



A majority of self-taught, pseudo blackbelts, MMA poseurs and other fraudulent wanna-be martial arts "practitioners" are one of the main reasons why the general public looks down on the martial arts and its practitioners. Many of the long time legitimate practitioners of the martial arts regardless of styles finds this awfully frustrating and horrendous , when we spent half of our life trying to live up to the highest standard and virtues of our beloved art.



For long time practitioners of the martial arts , video training or other forms of training such internet are just another "tool" in our "toolbox"

Answer 2

Media items are beneficial, but it can only help a person to a certain point. Getting instruction by a licensed teacher is always the best; you will always have little flaws in stances and forms that only an experienced teacher can point out to you. Yes, you can learn Katas (forms) off the Internet if you study that video long enough but having a instructor leading you in the kata is the only way get the most information all at once and helps you perfect it quicker. And only Prefect Practice makes Perfect. When it comes to the self-defense aspect of Martial Arts a person will always need an opponent; a person cannot: throw, punch, kick, break a grab or block him/herself no matter how hard you trains. The body can only bend of fold so far, and it something you have to feel out with another individual. Plus, the students you grow with in the martial arts with will bond with you and those bonds help you develop as person and that is the most important aspect of karate.

Answer 3

It would take a lot of determination to become anyway good at martial arts learning on your own. I'm not saying its impossible there are just a lot of things that work against it.



1. If you're getting information from the net, books and DVDs then there is going to be some confusion and learning conflict.

2. A book cannot correct you.

3. In my opinion a group environment is much better for learning, it promotes competition and naturally people are there to help and correct you.

4.Many of those DVDs you see are not very good quality(lack quality in comparison to a proper instructor.

5. I believe that to become good at fighting, you must fight.You cant fight a DVD.



If you can't tell already I'm very in favour of martial art clubs, I don't think anything can truly replace a proper instructor.

Answer 4

As someone who has been training for a couple years, I believe that you need to have the input from an instructor to reach a certain level of proficiency. Martial arts is all about form and technique and you can look at yourself in the mirror all you want, but eventually little things like correct footwork or keeping your hands high enough will go unnoticed. DVDs and instructional manuals couldn't hurt, but I think they are more effective once an individual has learn ed the fundamentals and mastered them correctly.



Note that learning the moves is one thing. Being able to keep your form and execute those moves while being hit in the face is another. Sparring and drilling is invaluable.

Answer 5

Have you had any previous martial arts training? If so, then it might be somewhat possible but very challenging. Anyone with a good martial arts foundating is more likely to learn at a more accelerated pace, but if you are learning a completely different art than the one you are/have done, then it might be hard. But who knows-if Eddy Van Halen can be self taught and be one of the best guitarists ever, then why not?

Answer 6

Anything is possible but it is highly unlikely. Nothing can replace the instructions from a good Sensei. There are so many things that you may never discover on your own that an instructor can guide you through. In addition you need someone to practice with to get you timing together. It is always good to have someone push you beyond what you think your limits are.

Answer 7

is it possible, yes.

is is likely, no.



and if you did, it is very likely that what you would have taught yourself would be significantly different from what you would have learned sparring/rehearsing with others.

where other's could observe and correct minor stance, positioning, etc, when you do it yourself, that will not occur as you cannot be aware of every item at every point, while an observer can watch and have a much easier time discriminating what is and is not significant to have you change for real improvements.

Answer 8

Well

I couldn't afford a self defence course so I decided to learn some tecniques and moves from the internet. This a good system I bought http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=563

Have a nice day

Answer 9

Definetly not. Even the basics of whatever style you decide to train will not be right. There are a lot of subtle things that only feedback from a good qualified instructor, not to mention live drills with another student can teach you.



this is just my opinion.

Answer 10

Have you ever heard of a real fighter that learned on their own? I'm not talking about rumors. I'm talking about real documented fighters.



The only way to learn how to defend yourself is to study under someone that has realistic knowledge and experience with it.



Videos, book, ...etc. can't teach you the fine points and they can't correct your errors.

Answer 11

yes but not with dvd's and online training

Answer 12

No.



You need proper instruccion to excel, which cannot be obtained without a teacher.

Answer 13

To a point yes. But eventually you need to be able to react to, and attack someone. Spar

Answer 14

difficult factor. look onto a search engine. that will might help!