SOTAI KEMPO
Martial Arts Academy
choose the best
martial art for you
When choosing a martial art,
try not to worry about finding “the best style.”
What matters most is what you want to get out of your training.
Once you’re clear on your goals, you can then consider the following factors
1st Convienent Location
Choose a dojo that’s easy to get to from home, work, or school.
A convenient location saves time and travel costs and makes it easier to train consistently.
Make sure class days and times realistically fit your routine.
This makes consistent training possible which is the key to steady progress.
3rd The Atmosphere
A dojo’s atmosphere starts with the instructor.
Take the time to observe how students interact with their Sensei and with each other.
Is the environment welcoming, respectful, and supportive of learning?
Or does it feel uncomfortable or uninviting?
A positive atmosphere makes a huge difference in how much you enjoy training and how much you grow.
2nd Your Instructor
Your Instructor is the person
who takes responsibility for your progress and guides you from a beginner to a high level.
Many seniors will teach you lessons (under the supervision of
your Instructor.)
You should feel comfortable with your instructor, as they’ll be guiding your training over many years.
When choosing an instructor,
consider the following:
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Experience & rank –
A qualified black belt
(3rd Dan or higher) with
8–10+ years of experience. -
Hands-on teaching –
Frequent Lessons taught directly by the instructor,
not passed off to senior Kenshi (Sempai) all the time. -
Skill-focused classes –
Training that builds technique and understanding, not just fitness.
Quality communication, and
a supportive teaching style.
A great instructor makes learning easier, more enjoyable, and helps ensure real, lasting progress.
4th The Style
Choose a style that aligns with your goals.
If self-defence is your priority, you can achieve your goal at Sotai Academy.
Let Sensei know your interest and you can go down the path.
And conversely if competitive sport focus is your interest you can also achieve your goal at Sotai Academy.
Let Sensei know your interest and you can go down the path, and enter competitions etc.
For the many other benefits and goals you may be seeking visit our Benefits page
