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I do Shotokan for 5 years now (almost ), and I love it, too. I'm at my blue belt now and I'm slowly but safely getting ready for the next step .

Hmm... it's no big deal, sure, but I just wanted to know which one's correct. I guess both of them are . Thank you.

It's about 172lbs and 62"

Hi... I saw pretty much threads about this, but I never saw anything posted by somebody this young, so here we go. I'm 15.5 years old, 161cm tall and 79kg in weight (well, at least I was the last time I was measuring it). My BMI index is 30.5, and that worries me much. I have asthma, and the overweight adds to my breathing problems. I calculated I should take at least 10 kilograms off, but I don't know the best method for that... I heard that diets aren't so effective and healthy. I work out regularly and do Shotokan, but that doesn't seem to help. I try to eat less sweets and more healthier food. I am in the gym for a few months now and just started training Karate again... Any more advice? Thanks!

I just joined a school which is ran by a 1st Dan instructor... I must say I'm pretty pleased, because he's an OK instructor and I think that the degree doesn't have to do anything with it, experience does.

As I told a few times, I trained Shotokan for 4.5 years, and after a one-year pause, I started training again, but in a different karate club. Now, there's one thing that bothers me. Before, we stepped into Zenkutsu-dachi with the right foot to the back. Now, the sensei teaches us we should step with our left right to the front. I hope you know what I'm talking about (the step from Yoyi-dachi to Zenkutsu-dachi). What's correct? Thanks.

I train Shotokan for more than 5 years now (I had a one-year pause because of an injury)... It just became my way of life... I was so nervous while I didn't train, and I constantly thought about that. I learned many stuff on the trainings, from self-control and self-defense to meditation and relaxation. I probably should try other MA, but I also have school with that so I wouldn't have the time. I love this MA .

In Croatia, as far as I know: Shotokan Karate Karate Kempo Kung fu Budokai Aikido Full Contact Boxing Tae kwon do Jiu jitsu (I think) Ninjutsu (a small, pretty closed school, in Zagreb) And probably many more . In the cities I live (Pazin and P_ula (why is this censored? It's the name of the city I live in ). Aikido Shotokan/Kenpo Karate Budokai Aikido Boxing TKD Kung Fu also

... and made a new MA .

Hm, sorry, my English isn't perfect, what does "damp" mean? Thank you for the advice... I am working out in the gym as much as I can, specially the hand-strengthening excercises.

Yes, I planned on doing that, I just have to catch a bit of time... Thanks for the advice .

My specialist told me that I shouldn't train any martial arts. I was at my first training after 1 year yesterday and everything seemed fine. I didn't put much strain on my hand, didn't do push-ups, etc. but I managed to do the technics without any pain. Now, I saw one of the best specialists around and he told me I shouldn't train any MA. He didn't say ANYTHING about other sports. That's what made me mad. Because I didn't injure myself while training karate, but while playing basketball. I'll try to train a few more times and if I see that my hand hurts, I'll stop. But, if everything's okay, I'll continue to train.

Well, my doc told me to stop training MA until I am 18. I am 15.5 now. I CAN'T do that. I must train karate or any other martial art. I told my parents and they told me it's my decision. I'll try to use my left hand as less as possible. I know I can regret it and that it can lead to many other consequences, but it's stronger than me. I trained it for 4.5 years and I loved it so much. Thank you for your time. I will take any more advice you have for me. I will see my doc before I use any supporters, of course.¸ Heh, BTW, I was at the specialist's. He told me that I shouldn't train any MA, but he also told me I should train sth as long as I don't put much strain on my arm.

Yup, the doctor told me I have to practice the muscles, and I do. I go to the gym regularly (at least 3 times a week) and practice my arm muscles with care.

Thanks... It helped a lot. cya