I'm looking for a form of exercise that will help in relieveing stress. Like boxing, jutsu, or martial arts. Mainly a type of fighting style. Any ideas? (I was thinking starting off with wieght lifting. Plz no flames, rude or harsh replies.)
2006-12-18 14:37:41 · 15 answers · asked by TwilightHour17 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It’s great to hear that you are going to start something that’s positive and will get rid of that negative stress energy that’s building up day after day. The weight training is a great start, and don’t let anyone discourage you from lifting the weights because you’re a woman. There are a lot of women weight lifters out. Aside from the weight training which will be awesome, I would recommend weapons training for you. Something along the lines of Kenjutsu would be of a great benefit. There are many avenues to take for weapons training. Kendo and Iaido the art of fighting with the sword will help you deal with your stress in a very positive way. I know as I speak from experience when I say that it’s one thing to bang away at a bag to relieve stress it’s another thing to learn to hone your stress and make it work for you instead of against you. Learning with a weapon such as in Kenjutsu will teach you how to ‘build channels’ for future stress, at the same time, it’ll give you more focus. Try it out and you will definitely like it as you watch-feel a weapon become an extension of you.
Good luck in your quest for stress relief.
2006-12-19 04:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by mannimal2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most clubs/dojos will let you try a few classes for free. Try as many as you need; and talk to the instructors If you don't like the instructor- you'll be more stressed!! There is also nothing wrong with training in martial arts, and weightlifting. You might even find an instructor who can help you with that too.
2006-12-18 15:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest something like muay thai where you can strike as hard as you want and they train you pretty rigulourosly so by the time you go home you are too tired to be stressed.. I think If you were to do something like TKD to relieve stress you will end up getting more stressed and frustrated, I used to do MMA and the TKD kick etc.. are so complex and confusing I'd go home frustrated, plus the place I trained at didn't even break me into a sweat... Muay Thai is simple non frustrating and is great for stress relief.. after a crap day at work I can't wait to go to training to beat the crap outta the pads...(i Imagine it's my boss and it feels great)..
2006-12-18 14:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by channille 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me the best stress reliever was always sparring. It was the best and most rigorous exercise for me and I really, really enjoy it. I've found nothing that has ever relieved stress like that.
Second best was just a really good aerobic workout like fitness kickboxing (I usually followed that class up with real kickboxing so I was happy as a pig in, well, you know what).
My best advice is just visit schools around you and see where you're most comfortable. Usually everything else falls into place after that.
2006-12-20 19:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by john_f_preston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've practiced Tae Kwon Do for a lot of years and find it a good way to bleed of stress and stay in shape. Just make sure you find a dojo that you feel comfortable with. Each master has his/her own style of teaching.
2006-12-18 14:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Tae Kwon Do In. Where else can you kick, punch & scream at the top of your lungs without any one gerring upset? Best stress reliever I've ever found.
2006-12-18 14:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably a meditative style with influence of buddhism, those are very good for calming down. Aikido, Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, shaolin, tai chi.
2006-12-18 16:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by Doryu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I get that much stuff going on at once, I take about an hour to just go for a job and listen to music. Surprisingly it helps a lot. It gives me alone time and exercising releases endorphins which make you feel good.
2016-03-13 08:22:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever think about learning the chicken style. its perfect for girls.
do this with a male partner. really helps releive tons of stress.
get into a horse riding stance and put your palms out. both ace eachother and you reach down and do the chicken technique on him.
just squeeze like youre choking him and pull. squeeze and pull
this is the imfamous choke the chicken technique.
big stress reliever for him
just watch out the chicken is known to spit
2006-12-19 04:53:22 · answer #9 · answered by a_l_m_o_s_t_famous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of stress meditation works, but if you need to hit some thing, I recommend either judo or Tie quan do
2006-12-19 05:53:28 · answer #10 · answered by Glenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋