ok i was thinking to go to karate but some1 told me its stupid....
is it good?
is it good to lose weight?
is good to get stronger?
Anwser me >:P
2006-09-12 10:35:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
If you take Karate, you'll probably get into the best shape in your life. Kicking uses almost every muscle in your body especially your abs. Your hand/eye coordination will improve and your confidence levels will soar.
2006-09-14 09:24:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking to lose weight and strength. I would go with Boxing, Kickboxing although some Karate places (and some Jeet Kun Do) offer this as well. Check out the schools in your area. Attend a class or too and make a good judgement based on what you see and an interview or two with the instructor.
2006-09-12 17:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by calmman7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite frankly, any kind of physical activity that involves cardio exercises incorporated with strength, flexibility, and coordination training is good for you.
To answer your questions, they're all good, but at the beginning, you're probably just going to be standing around a lot, and the effectiveness of your body as a martial art instrument will be very limited, and only after about 3 months will you start to be able to perform better and engage the activity more fully with your whole body. So in short, it'll be good for you to lose weight and get stronger with, but it'll take a while.
2006-09-12 17:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it....just check it out at one of your local karate schools. Don't listen to others...it's you who is interested- not them. I have two friends who are into martial arts. I can definitely say that if it's the right sport for you - it will help you be more confident in yourself....you will be more agile and stronger...and depending on how often you train and amount of food intake- you will lose weight. Don't just think about joining one...because the older you get, the less courage you will have to start doing anything like that....so, check it out for yourself today!
2006-09-12 17:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try and see if you like it. I know it's really good for building flexibility and since there is a lot of movement you might burn enough calories to lose weight. My daughter takes karate and she loves it, and her instructor seems to be in excellent shape so it isn't hurting him any. I say go for it.
2006-09-12 17:42:39 · answer #5 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god yes its good you will keep fit and learn how to defend yourself ,you may get a fe bruises and a few pulled muscles ,but who cares its great fun and you will be able to disaplin yourself better ,i did it when i was young ,then i moved to ju jitsu,,its so good it get you out too and you will meet new friends as well how bad can all that be and as for losing weight ,,,well yes you will .its hard work ,dont think it will be easy cos it wont ,it wll really take staying power ,i think its a great idea ,go and do it ,you will get used to it ,take it slow to start with ,,,,,go get that new found you ,it will be new in a lot of ways including confidence,control,stamina,and protection ,and in these times we all need it ,very good luck to you i wish you all the best in the world ,have a great time and really get your teeth into this you will not regreat it i promise,,,kat
2006-09-12 17:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ordinary regimens will do that. Karate is combat. Frenzied, combat. Smith and Wesson is way lots more efficient. Besides, these days they come at you in a crowd so I don't think I'm too far off the mark.
2006-09-12 17:38:22 · answer #7 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowledge of any kind is NEVER stupid. Lose weight? Yes....Get stronger ...Yes...Mind and Body....Approx. 9 million Martial Arts students nationwide can't all be wrong.
2006-09-12 17:59:58 · answer #8 · answered by john m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
Yes,
and Yes
Definitely take it. It also helps with anger issues or if you want to make friends.
I recommend Robinson's Karate.
2006-09-12 17:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by Tiny Dancer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Karate is good, so are many other martial arts
yes, if you put in the effort. If you half *** it, you may not lose anything.
same as above.
2006-09-12 17:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by Mike C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋