Friday, May 21, 2010

I want to take a martial arts class, but I'm a little overweight & out of shape - which would be the best?

Looking for self defense techniques as well martial arts....

I want to take a martial arts class, but I'm a little overweight %26amp; out of shape - which would be the best?
If you are mostly into self defense, then see if there is a Krav Maga school around. Though, many may not consider it a "true" martial arts, it would most likely teach you the most as far as self defense goes. As far as martial arts in general, it does not matter if you are over-weight, just go on a sensible diet and do some extra exercise (aerobic especially) in conjunction with.





Good luck.





J
Reply:Try Aikido and do some extra cardio during the week.
Reply:you can do a lot of different tpyes but you need to up the cardio... it will be hard but it will be easy
Reply:It really doesn't matter what martial art you take up, all will teach you something valuable and any true art will be able to work with you no matter what your physical stature or limitations.





Most new students are not physically or mentally prepared for beginning the study of a martial art, no matter how fit they are or how many other sports they play. Thus being slightly overweight or out of shape is really not such a big limitation or impediment when compared to the other beginners you'll be joining. Once you join a class, your instructor/s will work with you to help you slowly and safely increase your stamina, expand your endurance, shorten your recovery time, and almost certainly lose some weight and replace it with muscle.





The most important thing is not the style/discipline, it's finding an instructor/s you trust, a group of students you actually look forward to training with, and a program that fits within your financial and schedule limitations.





Check out the schools in your are - irrespective of the style. Talk with the instructor/s and students. Check out a few classes. You'll know which one is right for you.





Ken C


9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do


8th Dan TaeKwon-Do


7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:Just go for it, I do karate and its fun and helps you with attacking and defending!!And if you take it up you may lose some weight with it anyway!!It's like a 3 in 1 package!Good luck!!
Reply:You should try a little bit of Cardio workouts,but if you want to learn self-defense in the martial arts,I recommend Ninjutsu (only if its from the Bujinkan),Muay Thai,Aikido,Judo,Shotokan Karate,Kyukushin Karate,Jujitsu,Kung Fu,Krav Maga.There are many more to choose from and all of them are good to learn.I wish you the best of luck,God bless.
Reply:i took up tae kwon do for several year if you want to improve your cardio and lose some weight take it up.
Reply:Military combat training (which you can take without being in the military) is the best unarmed self-defense training for actual use in real life fights.





Of course, you can also find and take a self-defense class. These classes will show you how to defend yourself and get out of dangerous situations. They may include groin hits, eye gouging, etc.





Other martial arts aren't usually as practical.
Reply:Maybe joint the Judo classes. If you are an overweight, your opponent will find it hard to lift you off the tatami.


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