Thinking Like Batman
Fight for justice. Batman is a super-hero, which means he fights against injustice in all its forms. He fights against evil. Batman has been known to take on gangsters, super-villains, human penguins, genetically-engineered monster alligators, evil clowns, and frozen men. Pretty much the basics. If you want to be like Batman, you've got to be good and fight for the side of justice. You probably don't have any Two-Faces or Penguins in your neighborhood, but that doesn't mean there's no injustice in your own world. Keep a close eye out for other kids being picked on, or anything unfair. Stand up for fairness and equality.
Defend the innocent. Bruce Wayne became Batman because his parents were killed in a robbery attempt. His parents were good, honest, hard-working people (Unless you're talking about in the Telltale series) who cared about him very much. As Batman, his job is to defend those kinds of people. If you want to be like Batman, defend the innocent. To be like Batman, you need to have a good sense of right and wrong. Look out for examples in your own life.
Use gadgets. More than any other super-hero, Batman has the most cool gadgets. If you want to be like Batman, stay up to date on new technology. Learn to use the computer and mobile phones very well. Try to understand how the Internet works and how to use new software. Get your parents permission to do these things and stay up to date. Batman is rich, which helps in the gadget department. But you don't have to be. If you want some pretend gadgets, use an old broken calculator, old clocks, and other broken electronics that have been thrown out in place of gadgets. Take them apart and use the components for fun. Ask permission first.
Make your own Bat-Cave. Every Batman needs a space to call their own. Batman's cave is where he hides his Bat-gear, changes into his costume, and does his Bat-research. You don't necessarily need a secret passageway to get to your Bat-cave (or a mansion to hide it under), but it's still good to have a space that's yours. Turn your room into your Bat-cave. Keep it private. Put a sign on the door that says, "Bat-Cave: No Penguins or Evil-Doers." If you don't have your own room, find a closet to play in that you can call one. Keep your costumes and your gadgets there, and disappear in when you change into your super-self.
Face your fears. Batman picked the bat as his symbol because he was afraid of bats. He wanted a symbol that would strike fear into the hearts of his enemies, just as the bat struck fear into him. Even if you're not scared of bats, you need to find and face your own fears, like Batman did. What are you afraid of? Snakes? Spiders? Heights? Think about what scares you, then find a way to face that fear, safely. Talk to your parents about it and come up with a plan.
Be willing to do what it takes. Sometimes, Batman has to live outside the law. He's not a policeman, but he sometimes works with the police. Sometimes, though, the police want to arrest him. However, he's always fighting for the side of good. Are you willing to do what it takes? Even if it'll get you some heat?
Talk like Batman, as well. Batman's voice is always very rough, as if he just drank a quart of sandpaper. It helps to give him a different voice than his secret identity, Bruce Wayne. This is an essential part of being like Batman. Keep your secret identity separate from your own.
Getting in Shape
Learn to defend yourself. Batman can fight his way out of any situation. If you want to be like Batman, learn how to keep yourself safe if you're attacked. Take a martial art. These are commonly offered for all ages and skill-levels, and can be a great way to get some good Bat-training. That's what Batman did.Some recommended martial arts are: MMA Krav Maga Brazilian jiu-jitsu Muay Thai Boxing
Get flexible. In all of the 'Batman' Series of films, you can see that he is very flexible. He jumps a lot and does cart-wheels, flips, and huge leaps. Try to stretch each day to keep your muscles loose. You'll avoid pulling muscles while you're running around, and you'll stay nice and flexible. Touch your toes, and stretch out your arms. Go slowly and hold it for 15 seconds.
Get in shape. Batman's tough and strong. You can't get that way sitting in front of the TV. You might try jumping, squatting or running to get yourself in shape. Play a sport you like with your friends. Go outside as much as possible and run around in your Bat-costume. Great way to stay active.
Eat a healthy diet. Another part of staying fit like Batman does is eating a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. When you want a snack, have some nuts, an apple, or some carrots instead of fruit snacks or candy.
Keep your back straight. Batman would look kind of silly if he walked around sloughing in his costume. Stand up, like you're proud of who you are. Stand up, like you want to make people intimidated. It'll make you look bigger, like Batman is.
Act tough. Batman's definitely tough and strong. You never see Batman doing weak and slow movements. When you decide to run, run like you invented it. No doubts. When you jump, jump like a boss. Jump like Batman.
Looking the Part
Decide what kind of Batman you want to be. Batman has actually been around since 1939, and his costume has changed a lot over time. If you want to look like Batman, you can learn how to pick the right costume: The Dark Knight version is a vigilante who lives outside the law. His costume is metal-like and hard-looking, like plastic. It'll help to have some plastic gear if you want to look like this. The old DC version is the iconic comic-book version of Batman. This batman costume is more playful and colorful (with the bright yellow accents) and follows a more detective-style way of fighting crime. Another version of batman is grey and black one which was introduced in 1990s and has lost the underwear on the outside after 2011. this batman has taken a more serious approach and has stood toe to toe with gods such as Superman, Wonder Woman and Darkseid.
Get a real Batman costume, if you can. Batman costumes are pretty common and widely available at costume shops and Halloween stores. If you want to look like Batman, this is the best way to do so. For something creative, try to build your own Batman costume out of old clothes.
Cover your face with a mask. All Batmen need to have their face covered with a mask, that covers the eyes at least. This is an essential part of keeping your secret identity a secret. If you don't have a full Batman mask, you can get a regular plastic Zorro-style mask that covers around your eyes, or use a black strip of cloth and cut eye-holes in it.
Wear a cape. Batman's cape is an important way of keeping his identity hidden as well. He uses it to shield his face, deflect things, and glide through the air. A good dark cape is important for a Batman costume. Other types of costumes will often come with capes. You could borrow the cape from a vampire costume, or some other super-hero's costume. If you don't have a wearable cape, get permission to use an old sheet or a cloth of some kind.
Wear dark clothing. Batman, like a bat, hides in darkness. To make this easier, Batman almost always wears black clothes. Make your costume out of black, dark gray, and navy clothes to keep yourself shrouded in darkness as much as possible. The old-school Batman costume was mostly light gray, with a black cowl and cape. If you want to look like this kind of Batman, wear a set of old gray sweats, and add a Batman emblem to the front with marker.
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