Get your martial arts kicks was never as easy as a wave of specialized gyms woo members looking for something different.
A Martial Arts Indonesia mixed Arena on Jalan Bumi in Jakarta manager south Deddy Wigraha must shout to be heard above the noise of the workers putting the finishing touches on the center before its official opening this month.
"People want something different from regular gyms. They want to fitness, and they want to self-defense and maybe they also want a way to relieve stress, "said the 38-year-old native Jakarta, studying Jiu Jitsu since he lived in the United States in the mid 1990s
"You can do it with a punching bag."
with its glass facade, 500 square meters of tufted floor coverings, and many bags Boxing, AMMA is the last center of martial arts are struggling to meet a surge in demand customized physical training and exotic alternatives to spin classes cramped in big gyms all use.
So far Wigraha has about 30 registered members before the official opening next week in the gym (11 February) and it expects much more. the center offers courses directed by champions overseas boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu 7:30 until at least 21 hours. And membership will not be cheap. After a promotional period of one month, from April, the cheapest unlimited fees for anyone who commits a one-year membership is 1.5 million rupees.
"We are targeting the middle to customers and higher income executives, but there are students of junior high school across the street to come, too," says Wigraha.
an emerging middle class, and own blend of Indonesia local martial arts helps drive demand So, too, is the rise in popularity of new brands of mixed martial arts tournaments such as Ultimate Fighting Championship. - a form non-holds mixed martial arts bout forbidden. at the end of January, MNC media has signed a contract with the UFC to broadcast tournaments in Indonesia and set up training camps for prospective candidates. Wigraha said gymnasium sets aside about an hour and a half every day for all those who wish to give a UFC trial.
"There are a lot of competitions around the world now and people see them and think that it is good for self-defense and health, "said Arthur Prajogo, head of the Jakarta branch of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu, he has a network of 120 gyms worldwide. The Jakarta branch opened in July 2011 and covers about 200 members of its current 30 as the club prepares members for the international competition.
Although not everyone wants their own version of Fight Club. In Martial Arts Academy in Jakarta Kemang, Michael Sahertian aid offers Aikido course and a new hybrid combat system, he helped develop called Kapista, which is primarily for women.
Originally from Maluku, said Sahertian kapista is a local term that describes women who are "soft but simple and confident," he said. The martial art weaves in elements of boxing and jiu jitsu - a weapon under Japanese martial art that focuses on wristlocks and stun shots that disable an opponent. But the highest priority in kapista? "Avoid confrontation in the first place," says Sahertian.
"The priority is to defend you," said Sahertian who began studying jiu jitsu there about eight years.
"You have to pay attention to your environment. Where are the exits? What are the alternatives? If there is not then you can use a wristlock. "
Sahertian said those choosing a martial art must first know what they want out of it. It recommends choosing a discipline rather than mixing them. Knowing the history of your coach and schools that it is affiliated with is also a good indication of what the training will be. "And do not be shy about asking for a free trial," he said.
Wigraha said novices should never feel pushed to spar. - go head-to-head with an opponent
"If you have no experience in martial arts, it is too dangerous. Do not be pushed into it. Ask the instructor what their philosophy is. "
The number of new members in Jakarta Martial Arts Academy has jumped about 50 percent last year. At Baan Muay Thai, also in Kemang and the first Muay Thai training center in Jakarta when it opened five years ago, membership soared last year to more than 2,000, said Topan, trainer and attendant at the gym.
But it may pay to shop this year as new centers of martial arts and combat of cardio training courses to all-purpose gyms begin to enjoy the application. Baan Muay Thai said new registrations slowed down.
Although new members as Zy Kumano say they will not go to fitness franchises soon. the 22-year-old university student, who was on his way in one of the during cardio Baan Muay Thai, said she gave up her other gym membership last month because now she is getting a better workout.
"Everyone has now Muay Thai," said Kumano. "These other gyms are only treadmills. I'm a girl. I like cardio classes but trainers here really pushes you. You feel like you're doing something different and you get a good workout" .
Mixed Martial Arts Arena
Jl Bumi No. 18
Jakarta Selatan - 12120
Tel. 62217222186
Jakarta Martial Arts Academy
Gedung Laser Game 2nd floor
Jl Kemang Raya No.16A
Jakarta Selatan
Tel. 11111 021 949
www.jamac.in
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Baan Muay Thai Club
Wisma Semeru, Ground Floor
Jl Taman Kemang No 18 Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta - 12730
Tel. 021 7196502