First Class Nerves: What to Expect

"I haven't done anything like this since high school PE." — Every new starter, ever.

Walking into a martial arts class for the first time is unfamiliar. So we'll tell you exactly what happens, so it isn't.

Before you arrive

Wear loose clothes you can move in. Bring water. Show up 10 minutes early — the first class is a guided walkthrough.

The first 5 minutes

You'll meet the instructor on duty, fill in a one-page health form, and be paired with a senior student who'll be your buddy for the class. No tests. No pressure.

The class itself

A warm-up everyone joins. Drills broken into beginner and experienced groups. A cool-down. Bow out. Done.