Training in Nottingham, UK

I'm interested in training in M/A again, but not sure what I can do.

There's a lot of places around, but I'd ideally prefer a referral than just google (an actual person recommending is worth more to me than someones' SEO skills)

I have a condition called Fibromyalgia which results in my joints and body being very sore all the time and makes Martial Arts a bit more difficult! I used to play hockey but had to stop because I couldn't take time out because it being a team game I couldn't take things at my own pace which is what I kind-of need.

For anyone interested, my condition is basically Arthritis in my joints, alongside with hypermobility and depression - So all in all not great!

I'm looking for something to help me get into shape, history/tradition is always nice. I'm not overly concerned with what's effective for self defence but if it's there that's a bonus. Competition is something I have a strong interest in due to it being my nature.

As with most people now-a-days money is tight, so something perhaps that is at a local sports centre rather than a full-time place (where I have known prices be anywhere from £60 to £180 a month)

Any help greatly appreciated - and sorry if there's anything wrong/bad in my initial post!

Thanks!

 

sis in law has it and did well with karate, so for a very similar experience you could contact mitch here on map, as he teaches tkd in nottingham (and is also an awesome guy )

 

I'd second the bit about Mitch. He's based in Nottingham, and even if his own class wasn't a good fit for you for some reason, he'll probably be able to give you some good advice about other stuff available in the area. And Mitch's advice won't be BS.

 

I think there might be regular Baguazhang classes in Nottingham. The lineage is legit and I know people have found Taijichuan very helpful with Arthritis pain.

http://maguibaguauk.webs.com/classes.htm

If you can find a good Taijichaun class in Nottingham I'd recommend that too. One that studies both health and martial aspects.

 

Thanks for the advice guys! I can't PM yet, so I'll have to live in hope Mitch makes his way to this post and messages me

 

Yes, I found your email which I mailed you :hat:

Open to suggestions really, as I say prefer recommendations, probably something more kick/punch based rather than grappling, thinking that may not be overly great for my arthritis issues

 

Thanks - Well, I assumed grappling would be worse, due to hearing about people getting issues with their fingers from grabbing the gi etc?

Nottingham Town Centre and around would be brilliant - I'm about 15 minutes away from Nottingham Town Centre, so the immediate areas are great.

 

UC's muay thai is excellent, but i don't quite think jumping straight into a combat sport is a good idea for a fibromite (it would be supremely interesting to see if gradual progression brings you to a point where you can tolerate the impacts with minimal flareups).

 

Haha, I did consider that. Though perhaps it would depend on how slowly I could start with the whole getting punched in the face side of things.

 

probably, and for that i think the striking will be better than the grappling, as it's easier to control a strike than it is to fall slowly

 

Is this the right BJJ place Mitch? http://gbnottingham.com/ I'll google Enshin too thanks!

 

The only thing I'd add to what Mitch said is if you are going to grapple, try no-gi. Gripping gi's can cause a lot of wear and tear on the joints in your hands.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9487650

The only drawback with no-gi is if you like getting belts etc.... most places won't let you grade unless you do gi.

 

Also, has the OP considered a weapon based martial art? Like some of the FMA? Let the sticks and stones take the damage for you and save your joints.