I have been doing Karate for alittle over two years now, and now I don't have the enthusiasum that I used to. I did have a major incident in life recently (see other questions), but I find it hard to return to what interests me. Such as going to the gym, going to class, work, I feel I can't focus enough to do my katas or practice, is this normal?
2007-04-12 08:36:52 · 18 answers · asked by meiyotora 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Karate sucks and I dont blame you for noticing. You should do some BJJ.
2007-04-12 08:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by cook c 3 · 2⤊ 7⤋
I can't speak for the causes of your problems as I think that this would be best addressed by talking to someone, be it a close friend or family member or someone professional... But as for your training the best thing that you can do is take a break from it (have a chat to your instructor too, they might even have some insight for you), it is very easy to attach a negative emotion to something so if you force yourself to train when you don't really won't to you will quickly attach a negative emotion to it and will probably give up.
I recomend taking a bit of time off training and just train with yourself, wait until your in a good mood and then do some training straight away this will attach a positive emotion to training and will hopefully slowly move you towards a rekindling of your love for training.
If you are finding that you are having this kind of thoughts about everything then maybe try this method with everything, try and focus on the things that make you happy for now and worry about other stuff later...
You really could benefit from some support though talking about things always helps in the long term.
2007-04-12 17:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have other things in your life that is distracting or absorbing your desire. Like as stated earlier these are symptoms of depression, but I too also am going through a similar fate. Pushing so hard in my business life to be concerned about the arts. I still train once a week (that's not enough though) Because when I'm done this uproar in my business life I want to come back to my MA.
Many people lose interest in hobbies or sports about two years in. Some get distracted by life, others just lose sight of why they started, and the rest just fulfilled what ever reason that they began in the first place and see no reason to continue.
You may come back you may not, but the important thing is that your happy. Are you happy?
2007-04-12 09:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me with Taekwondo a few weeks ago. I've been doing it for a year and a half and this was the first time I'd lost interest. Like you I had gone through a major incident (suicide of my friend) and I couldn't focus. I considered giving up, but I stuck at it and now I'm enjoying it more then ever. It's normal to go through phases when you enjoy something or don't; however, you may be suffering from depression, which is more serious.
2007-04-12 13:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I would say that is so normal to go through dry spells in training. Everyone does. It seems to me you see this most when you are feeling stagnant in your training where maybe you are not being challenged enough in your current curriculum or too challenged where you feel frustrated. Either way will cause that feeling. One way to combat this I believe is finding a tournament you want to compete in & training for it. That usually gives your training a little boost & focus.
Having said that, it doesn't seem to me that this is really your problem. If you are having problems returning to what interests you in general, it sounds to me like classic depression. I didn't read your other questions yet to see what happened, but whatever it was has obviously caused you some problems. I'm sure you know there are lots & lots of ways to deal with depression, but it has to be dealt with.
2007-04-12 09:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by stepss1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very common. I've read that only 2% stay with MA long enough to reach 1st dan. Most 1st dans never reach 2nd.
I don't know what incident you are refering to, but your lack of interest in EVERYTHING is cause for concern. It is not unusual for a major incidence to cause depression, & it is nothing to be ashamed of. As a friend, I suggest you talk to your doctor.
2007-04-12 09:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might just need to take a break from it for a bit, and then come back to it later if it still interests you. Or possibly expand your horizons and try out a new martial art.
2007-04-12 08:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by carguynhou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Some students get this way. I did the same thing growing up, when I chose football over TKD. I've seen students take a "vacation", and it usually refreshes them and gets them ready to refocus for training. Good luck.
2007-04-14 14:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try other martial arts... You might realize you like something else more... OR you might realize you want to go back to Karate.. Either way, you win..
Sitting at home thinking about it doesnt have any benefits
2007-04-12 09:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by Kweli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read your other questions, but it sounds like you might have a case of depression... Usually when people become depressed they stop caring about things that once interested them. From what you were saying, it sounded like this lack of interest was extending to all areas of your life, and not just martial arts. You should talk to your doctor, and see what he says.
2007-04-12 08:47:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
when something stops working, you either fix it or leave it. take time out dude, and get your life in order and all will flow again.
whether you go back to the same, or move to another, or dont do it again, as long as you do whats right for you, you cant go wrong in life.
its easy to stagnate in martial arts too, and at least you have the intelligence to ponder its current use. take a break.
2007-04-13 22:22:16 · answer #11 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋