babysteffee

Got no money Oh well.

I do all-styles, but what does that mean? Are there any kinds of kickboxing other than that? Just never thought about it until now and won't see my instructor until Tuesday.

Yeah, I agree with that. I'm gonna do jiu jitsu when I find a place nearby...or judo if I don't. But on the whole, kickboxing is great for what you want DaDragon...and welcome to the boards.

Never thought of it like that before DarkMonkey

lol! Yeah, I think music adds to the buzz you get from doing kicks and stuff.

hi Ray, welcome to karateforums. For all I'm not a TKD student there have been many people like yourself join our class (kickboxing) which also relies a lot on kicks, and with a little bit of work (which everyone has to do regardless of their shape and size) anybody can practise a martial art, IMO. Being able to kick well has nothing to do with your physical state, but more how supple your muscles are, which comes with practise. The only reason the instructor you mentioned was so "thin", as are most MA practitioners, is because the class gives you a workout and it's addictive which means you practise it, burning fat. If you want to do it I think you should go for it, the instructor will only go at your pace and won't force you to kick chin-height if he knows you can't. Hope I was a little help there.

Hehe, see I did learn something after all

welcome bagpuss

hi theone20009

Does a bag work all the muscles?

Rushman CHEON MA NE YO

Great post Angus...are microwave warm-ups the same as circuit training? That's fun...stops you getting bored with one thing.

Where on earth have you gotten all that Korean terminology from? I spent ages and ages searching for Korean words so I could impress Rushman...to no avail. Oh well. Well done you lot.

Quite an interesting discussion...well done Angus. Hmmm, while I agree that we (being America, UK etc) fight differently from civilisations such as China, I haven't really thought about how the average "Joe Bloggs on the street" fights. Next time I see a streetfight (not that there are many round this neck of the woods) I shall pay close attention. And then blame it on Angus when I get asked "what I'm looking at".