I used to do Tae Kwon Do years ago and went all the way up to brown belt. Now I've forgotten almost everything and I just joined a Karate class on Monday. I'm noticing afterwards it just feels like I've gotten a really good workout! Will doing karate help me lose weight? I'd be interested in hearing from other people who joined a karate class and lost weight because of it. How much did you lose? Our class is very active, doing jumping jacks, running, etc. as well as the forms. I always sweat a lot.
2007-05-09 12:47:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It will help you loose weight. Like any form of physical activity the more you put into it the more you take away. I broke my back a few years back, and put on 50+ pounds. Less than a year ago I started working as a Junior instructor and program manager for a Shotokan Dojo. I worked at the techniques just about all day, and because I was instructing my efforts had to be double what I wanted out of my class. In about 1-2 I lost 25 pounds.
Even though I do not work there any longer, I am using the Style of Martial Arts I learned years back as a rehabilitation for my back and a way to keep my weight under control.
Martial arts is one of the safest and healthiest forms of exercise. I would say swimming as well but that can be deadly. As long as there are solid safety guidelines, you can not beat the stretching and toning that one can experience from Martial Art practicing.
I hope this helps,
2007-05-09 20:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If losing 71# and going from a woman's size 24 (US) to an 8 is helping, then yes! :D
Doing forms and sparring are the most streneous activities during class, but even "just" doing one-steps and take-downs can leave me windy. And, even pressure points and the like work my muscles.
2007-05-10 02:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by tdk_kicks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but the activity should be continuous. Some karate sessions are spent listening to instructions more than moving at the lower belts. It is also good to have a good diet.
2007-05-09 12:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by R. Lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. However, the more strenuous the training, the greater the benefit. Some forms are more gentle and flowing, such as Tai Chi, others can be very hard and will have you covered in sweat such as Thai boxing.
Choose wisely grasshopper;)
2007-05-09 13:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Eric K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was really over weight last year and then i joined jiujitsu. not only did i fall in love with the sport, but it DID help me lose weight, and pretty fast too. but you cant stop going, you gotta keep doin it or else you'll end up gaining all the weight back lol and oh yeaa i lost about 50-ish lbs so far
2007-05-09 14:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karate as any martial arts will help you with your conditioning, while getting fit, it could indeed help you shed a few pounds, it can also help you get more definition, be more flexible, and learn self-defense in the process.
2007-05-09 13:34:17 · answer #6 · answered by Frank the tank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any exercise will help. I detail how I lost a LOT of weight in my blog on myspace.com/thedavezone
2007-05-09 12:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by thedavecorp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its like exercise and then some. So if you eat healthy then Im pretty sure you will lose wait. Just be patient.
2007-05-09 12:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by Ronald L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i lost 20 lbs in a month doing capoeira
2007-05-09 17:44:19 · answer #9 · answered by moon dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you might wanna check your weight every week then next week check your weight you will be suprised.
2007-05-09 12:56:36 · answer #10 · answered by Go Cards! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋