I want to get in shape and feel confident. I've thought about martial arts, but I'm obese. I'm about 60 lbs over weight. Would I be laughed at if I tried to join? Should I try and loose some weight first?
2007-03-11 08:20:45 · 14 answers · asked by Ihate R 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Chris Farley rocks!
2007-03-12 02:02:04 · update #1
How funny. Must be fate. I was looking around locally, and found a judo class taught by my brother! I have 3, it's hard to keep up with what they're all doing.
2007-03-12 02:06:19 · update #2
In my expieriance martial artists are among the most accepting of physical disabilities. Of coarse it depends what kind of school you go to I'm sure there is some horse's *** who would give you a hard time but I would have to say that out of anything you do to get in shape martial artists wont give you a hard time . Also in my opinion martial arts are one of the few kinds of exercises that have a real purpose besides doing it. You'll also learn to defend youself. If you wanna get in shape I would definatly recomend martial arts. It will be hard as hell at first, I personally had blacking out become a common happening in my early training, but if you percevere you will discover a world of understanding that youll wonder how you did without
2007-03-11 08:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest o combine martial arts with swimming..weight usually tends to make your back and legs hurt and swimming is a soft way to strengthen your muscles without injury and overwork..
If you have to choose a martial art..well,I would choose judo.
I have met people 100 kg who were goood at judo and moving like butterflies.No kidding.
And the kind of relations you have with judo mates is completely different from any other martial art.It is probably because of the continous physical contact that you need to do techniques but it is also something of the judo itself,its oral code.
Of course jerks are anywhere but if you fin a good judo club you will start to see life in colours!!!
good luck and never give up!!
2007-03-11 16:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by pt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I could stand to lose about 60-80 pounds myself. Don't let that stop you. Not for an instant. If people laugh at you, its not the right class, find another. A good teacher will instill respect for others in their students. Depending on the art, your weight can actually be an advantage, but only if you have the physical conditioning. Its entirely possible to be heavy and be really good at an art ( depending on the one) but you do have to be in shape. Me for example, I bet I could run rings around someone else my weight who doesn't have my training. You won't believe the difference it makes, the sense of accomplishment you will have in doing this. But it will be hard ( and somewhat painful :) ), especially if you are out of shape, and it will take commitment, but it is soooooo worth it.
2007-03-11 23:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by samina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all i want to congratulate you on making efforts for self-improvement.
martial arts is a good way to accomplish what you want to get in shape and feel confident. i would say for the most part martial arts teaches respect. even at my thai boxing gym which doesnt teach the philosophical aspects of martial arts: everyone is still nice and very helpful to everyone reguardless of skill level disabilities ect...it kinda feels like an extended family.
now does this mean that there want be a few *******? theres always that chance but do let them get you do. if someone does decide to laugh at you or tease you that don't realize is that you are actually trying to better yourself rather than just staying at home and doing nothing, and that right there is admirable.
as for loosing weight before you start. i see a lot of people wanting to do this. they want to get in shape to be able to go to the gym and get in shape.(i did this when i 1st started thai boxing). and through exprience i would say its not a good idea because everybody gotta start off somewhere, and it just delays you getting started when you could just go and get more accomplished.
2007-03-11 16:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by Cnote 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A large portion of martial arts is about getting in shape and gaining confidence. I take Songahm Taekwondo and I know many people who have walked into the school and said somthing like, "I want to join so I can lose weight." or "I want my blood pressure to go down." or "I want to have more confidence in myself." It's not an uncommon thing. And if for some reason, some ignorant, narrow-minded people laugh at you, train until you can beat them up. :)
2007-03-13 18:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by andrea_bocelli_fan1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find a good school, you won't be laughed at. Besides, would you really want to train somewhere that doesn't respect others, particularly women?
Karate sounds like a good idea in conjunction with regular exercise and a healthy diet. By exercise I mean jogging or biking. Find a good school though. At the risk of sounding partial, I'd suggest finding a traditional school that emphasizes self defense, tradition, honor, and integrity over a school that emphasizes sparring and fighting in tournaments. Most of the latter is junk. You don't want that. I know you'll do well.
2007-03-13 11:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by Evan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sure it doesn't matter what you're body type at anytime you're new to a martial arts school...the other students will probably not like anyone who is new at first so who cares what they think! sure try to lose some weight but it doesn't have to be before you join...just do some additional weight loss exercise when you're not training in martial arts...martial arts is great at stretching the body so it'll only make it easier for you to exercise to lose weight...and besides don't you remember chris farley the beverly hills ninja...lol! he was the man!
2007-03-12 00:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by Eddie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are very many martial arts. Some are more fit to certain body types than others. If you get the right instructor, and an appropriate style your body weight will be irrelevant. I have taught Aikido to a student with a fused back and who was more than 60lbs overweight, she did very well. Find the right style, then the right instructor, and get started. The weight issue will resolve itself.
2007-03-11 15:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Dan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your first question is no. Martial Arts are about respect as well as fighting. No one will laugh cause you're the new kid or if you mess something up. They'll simply try and teach you the right way to do it, etc.
2007-03-13 18:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but Judo is not the best choice. Start with a cardio karate - Tae Bo type workout. I have a class in Kajukenbo. I have a lot of Moms training with their Kids, we have a Tae Bo type warm ups and do most of our kicks and punches while bouncing. Anyway the Moms love it, They have noticed themselves and everyone around them is getting Smaller.
2007-03-14 14:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by fightingdragons2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋