Turkish Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 any of you do any? I've done boxing in the past but too old for that now and also dabble with Krav Maga in the past which i enjoyed. Looking at taking one up for fitness and personal interest, anyone recommend one for a fairly out of shape approaching mid thirties chap?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 Depends where you live, you're better off going to a decent school of any discipline than a crap school of one in particular. And most are crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 My friend does Aikido and she says most of the class is in their early 40s, might be worth checking that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 June, 2011 Author Share Posted 18 June, 2011 My friend does Aikido and she says most of the class is in their early 40s, might be worth checking that out. I am 10 years too young for that it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 plus a long way to come for that class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 I used to do Judo. Was absolutely sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintscottofthenortham Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 I done Taekwondo for 10 years, hated it but liked to keep active and just stuck with it. Then got into Muay Thai which I decking loved but then had a car smash up and done my back right in and that was the end of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mao Cap Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 Been going to boxing classes since February. Still pretty crap (whenever I think I'm getting good there's a sparring session and one of the proper fighters who box competitively effortlessly bursts my bubble, ha) and likely to remain so as I can only afford once a week at present. If only I could have a bloody punchbag, but I live in a flat and am terrified of the roof caving in! Love it though - learned a lot, enjoy it, and am immeasurably fitter (not just because of the classes themselves but also got me into exercising more and eating better etc. in general). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 18 June, 2011 Share Posted 18 June, 2011 I'm taking my karate orange belt at the end of this month. Really enjoy it, it's the same "sports" karate as performed in competition, so it's good to fight others and actually be able to gauge your skill in combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 19 June, 2011 Author Share Posted 19 June, 2011 Been going to boxing classes since February. Still pretty crap (whenever I think I'm getting good there's a sparring session and one of the proper fighters who box competitively effortlessly bursts my bubble, ha) and likely to remain so as I can only afford once a week at present. If only I could have a bloody punchbag, but I live in a flat and am terrified of the roof caving in! Love it though - learned a lot, enjoy it, and am immeasurably fitter (not just because of the classes themselves but also got me into exercising more and eating better etc. in general). I did it for about 4 years and absolutely loved it, used to go 2-3 times a week. This was 10 years ago though and a bit to old and out of shape now to get back up the old gym. Fantastic sport though, so much more skillful and technical than it appears just watching a fight on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 19 June, 2011 Share Posted 19 June, 2011 Anyone done aikido on here? Have considered taking it up myself but never got round to really looking into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 19 June, 2011 Share Posted 19 June, 2011 Anyone done aikido on here? Have considered taking it up myself but never got round to really looking into it Why specifically Aikido? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 19 June, 2011 Share Posted 19 June, 2011 Why specifically Aikido? From what I've seen of it the mental training would do me a lot of good, also it seems to be based purely around self defence and it appears a more laid back, less aggressive martial art than say karate/judo and would suit me more. As I've said I not really done any proper research yet but on first impressions it would probably suit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 19 June, 2011 Share Posted 19 June, 2011 I'm taking my karate orange belt at the end of this month. Really enjoy it, it's the same "sports" karate as performed in competition, so it's good to fight others and actually be able to gauge your skill in combat. What is a good age for a child to start karate? My 3 year old granddaughter has decided ballet is not for her () but she loves copying her father when he does his karate moves (he's a black belt I think although he doesn't do it so much these days). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfire Double Posted 19 June, 2011 Share Posted 19 June, 2011 What is a good age for a child to start karate? My 3 year old granddaughter has decided ballet is not for her () but she loves copying her father when he does his karate moves (he's a black belt I think although he doesn't do it so much these days). My little girl is 4, she started going after school back in Feb and has passed one grading to date. She loves it: enough that she wants to dispense with her Saturday dance class in favour of an extra karate session. I was keen for her to get started early, so it becomes part of everyday life for her, and she's equipped for self-defence if she ever needs to be later on in life. The fitness and discipline elements are also good. So my answer is 4! Getting her into it led me to regretting I'd not done something similar when I was at school. Next thing you know, I've kicked off adult classes - strange how things work out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 19 June, 2011 Share Posted 19 June, 2011 I personally wouldnt start a kid on it until they are at least 6. There are a few 5 year olds in the nippers classes before hand, but they really struggle with co-ordination and particularly the katas, though thankfully the first couple of katas are easy enough and they wont be allowed to take them for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 19 June, 2011 Share Posted 19 June, 2011 Thanks guys! Perhaps she should just continue to watch her dad for a couple of years. She's very well co-ordinated for her age and, if she doesn't want to dance, I want her to do something that improves co-ordination and posture. I'm still hoping she'll want to dance in years to come though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 June, 2011 Author Share Posted 20 June, 2011 I'm taking my karate orange belt at the end of this month. Really enjoy it, it's the same "sports" karate as performed in competition, so it's good to fight others and actually be able to gauge your skill in combat. How often so you do Karate Boj? How many times a week do you recomend you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 20 June, 2011 Share Posted 20 June, 2011 How often so you do Karate Boj? How many times a week do you recomend you do it? Depends. If you want to get to black in say, 3 or 4 years then you have to go twice a week. Regardless, once you reach the senior grades (blue onwards) you will need to go twice a week to see any decent progression. Our club also run weekend classes for senior grades to help them get close to black. At our club, once you are 1st Kyu (brown with black stripe) you are not allowed to grade for black for another year. I did twice a week for 6 months but I keep picking up injuries (2 broken ribs at the moment), so whilst it's good doing it regularly, you are opening yourself up to injuries more, particularly if you are tired and sparring a similar or lower grade (who don't know how to pull punches properly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 20 June, 2011 Share Posted 20 June, 2011 Oh, and don't think of it as a form of fitness, it's not. You will not get "fit" doing karate or even "strong", thats why I still run all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 21 June, 2011 Share Posted 21 June, 2011 Try this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 21 June, 2011 Share Posted 21 June, 2011 Did Karate for about 12 years: Black Belt, fought in loads of competitions. Dabbled in Muay Thai - hated it: too hard. Did Jeet Kune Do for about a year. Did MMA/BJJ for about a year. Got into Muay Thai (decided it was hard but worth the effort) and have been doing that for about 8 years. Love it. Age is definitively catching up with me now though! So more into it for the fitness rather than the fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 21 June, 2011 Share Posted 21 June, 2011 any of you do any? I've done boxing in the past but too old for that now and also dabble with Krav Maga in the past which i enjoyed. Looking at taking one up for fitness and personal interest, anyone recommend one for a fairly out of shape approaching mid thirties chap?? Beginners courses at the Ocean Gym Southampton....let you get back into shape slowly, and build up the skills/fitness for the normal classes. MMA + boxing on offer too. There are a few of us late 30s (and a fair few into their mid 40s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensfcno1 Posted 23 June, 2011 Share Posted 23 June, 2011 I would definately agree that its the case of finding a decent local class/instructor rather than looking for a particular mode of Martial art. I did Tae-KwonDo for 8 years till i was 16 and reached 2nd dan black belt, however as my instructor moved, I did not enjoy training as much with the new instructor, as well as finding beer and girls, as most around 16 do. I have been back a few times since but now at the age of 24 I thoroughly regret not continuing regularaly as my fitness has never been the same, and even with countless gym sessions and playing football, badminton, tennis and cricket I cannot seem to reach these heights without returning to TKD training. I have also recently graduated from Uni doing sports science and have recently stumbled across a nutrition company who offer great products with two in particular, Solstic (Organic energy drink, without the negative side effects carried by all commercial sport/energy drinks) and also Zambroza, which is dubbed by many who take it as youth juice, supplying your body with amazing amounts of antioxidants as well as other ingredients, leaving you feeling and looking younger in a matter of weeks. If anyone is interested look here http://www.naturessunshine.eu/uk/benburgess/ YOu get the products cheaper if you follow the 'start your own business today, which gives you all products at cost price direct from the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambosa75 Posted 24 June, 2011 Share Posted 24 June, 2011 It's all about Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. For me, Jiu Jitsu has the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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