Career in Martial Art

Martial Art is a unique self defence mechanism where high level of energy created through modulation of breath makes you capable of combating weapons. A student is taught Kala and other combative and defensive postures in martial art to take on an attacker or to save some distressed person. Martial arts craze is catching up as people are getting more and more exposed to urban crimes especially the women. More and more youngsters are adopting it not only as a hobby but also as an option for employment. Candidates with a certificate in martial arts are preferred for recruitment in armed forces, police and security agencies. Recent increase in demand for martial art trained professionals is an indicator of the fact that youngsters have innumerable career opportunities in this field.

Introduction

The students are provided with a Black Belt certificate after completion of their training in Judo-Karate as well as after clearing a written test. It takes about 3-4 years to become eligible for a black belt after an humble start.

Qualification

There is no age limit to learn a martial art but it is understood that students belonging to the age group of 10-25 year are more suitable to learn it for a career in martial art. Although a mentally and physically agile person can learn it at any age, it requires hard work, long hours of practice and enthusiasm.

Opportunities

A martial art trained person is eligible for a government job as a martial artist. Security agencies are another major source of employment for a trained martial artist. VIPs and Corporate also hire them as personal security officers for themselves and their executives. Trained men and women could also become an instructor in a school, college or a gym or at a fitness centre. They can start a training centre of their own to earn a living. Bollywood fight sequences are increasingly incorporating martial art which has opened new employment opportunities for trained martial artists.

Income

A martial artist can start earning up to Rs. 12000 per month, after completion of training. Further experience and capability automatically enhances the income.

Institutions

Now a day almost every town and city has a centre for imparting training in martial arts like Judo-Karate and Taekwondo. But you should be careful while selecting an institute and choose an institute with a qualified and dedicated instructor and also other facilities like security and emergency care.