I want to lose alot of weight in 2 months and i heard that either kick boxing or karate will be a good way to do it. I just dont know which one is better.
2007-03-16 17:36:03 · 9 answers · asked by mangomonster 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I've done both......well actually all three. I've studied Karate, I've kickboxed and I've lost weight.
My personal experience: It doesn't matter which one you choose. If you train in either one you will lose weight. Choose the one that appeals to you.
2007-03-17 04:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by JV 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely Kickboxing. Why?
Because Kickboxers generally train to compete or with people who compete and their workouts are better tailored for athletes, rather than weekend warriors. That means you'll most likely be sparring, training full power with pads, being pushed harder etc as opposed to kicking and punching air. I think that the self defense applications of kickboxing are better than most karate as well, and personally I find the kickboxing classes alot more fun than karate (more fun means more motivation to keep it up, and the more you do it the more weight to lose). I also find that when I spar in kickboxing I push myself alot harder than I normally would because I'm not concentrating on how tired I am, but what the other person is doing.
Of course this is a generalization since all classes are different and you haven't said which karate you would consider doing (Kyokushin is full contact, and the training is harder than your average Shotokan). In then end though, I guess it's the one you'll enjoy more that will motivate you and make you lose weight over the long term. But I'd choose kickboxing in a heart beat.
2007-03-17 01:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ben 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think both have their benefits with regard to losing weight. in kickboxing the activity is nonstop and the intensity is amped up, so most definitely you're gonna sweat a lot. plus, it also helps develop your stamina so that you can go longer as your body gets used to the strain. in karate, it's more of a body balance thing in the sense that all the katas & stuff work every part of your body, albeit in a non-frantic way.
2007-03-17 06:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by SevenZeroFive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take up karate because it helps with discipline and respect, as well as helping out in getting in shape and losing weight.
2007-03-17 00:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by blazetrooper33 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my answer is karate is best for lossing weight cause i were in karate class, i am yellow belt. I lost my weight lit bit then i work out as much as tue and thur both week, it just i lost lot weight
2007-03-17 00:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tasha D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably kick boxing.
I believe there is more calorie burning involved then traditional karate.
2007-03-17 15:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school that has the better,(Harder), work out
Check out the schools in your area.Look for students in a
heavy sweat after class.
Work outs in schools vary from "very hard" to "medium/light"
2007-03-17 00:45:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if I had to pick between the two...KBoxing....you will burn more calories, and probably get the chance to spar more often (real application). Plus you don't have to do any gay worthless crap like katas, breaking boards and meditation. Good luck.
2007-03-17 02:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kick boxing is definetly better!! You are moving non-stop for 45 min. so if your not afraid to sweat like a pig be my guest and try it. trust me!!
2007-03-17 00:41:22 · answer #9 · answered by **PAX** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋