5 AREAS OF COMBAT: KNOW WHAT YOU’RE LEARNING
Know the focus of the particular art that the martial arts school teaches. There are 5 categories that self defense academies would most likely focus on: kickboxing (a little bit distance), close quarters (close range), ground fighting (like wrestling), weapons, mass attack (being attacked by multiple people). It is of utmost importance that you be a well-rounded fighter because you’ll never know what type of attack might hit you; so go with a school that trains students in all the areas of self-defense.