Types of Martial Arts Schools - The Sports Oriented School

What to Expect: These schools tend to resemble the fitness or family schools with one exception - they do some fighting. Whether they compete in open tourneys or kickboxing, these schools will do a lot of light to medium contact sparring. They will also have an emphasis on empty hand and weapons routines. If you look in the window and see trophies, chances are you've found a competition school. All students are not required to compete, however competition is usually a source of pride for these schools.

Things to Remember: When training at a competition or sports oriented school, you really have to push yourself. These schools place high value on being the best you possible can be, and strongly encourage students to give 110% at every training session.