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Hello, I have been doing Shotokan Karate for 4 months now. it is my first MA. I am hoping that my teachings will allow me to be able to fight in a real life situation. I read many posts about people why say it is not really good etc...compared to other styles. I want to make sure I invest my energy at the right place ! Obviously, if this style will never allow me to seriously defend myself in real life, I may then be looking for other styles unless you tell me otherwise. So what is your opinion ? Thanks

Well, no offense meant. I am asking this question simply because I want to lose some weight too ! It is not to compare myself or make me feel better. NO! NO!

Hello, Being somewhat overweight myself (getting better though), I cant understand why I see high ranks in my karate class that are fat. I work so hard during my classes that I can even begin to worry about how hard the higher classes will be and yet I see overweight people. So my assumptions are the following : - MA doesnt burn fat as much as other sports or - You force less once you get the knack of things or- - Lowsy evaluations during belt tests. Or whatever else... Please clarify Thank you very much ! .

Thank you for replying. I believe there is a development in the story. I also posted this in the Karate forum but here it is if you are interested..: http://www.canada.com/search/story.aspx?id=cb107af1-c6c7-44aa-8f1c-d8d92c9b5c5b I want to feel safe being a beginner...

Nevertheless, it sure is scary for a beginner like me !

some developments of tis thread can be found in the Karate Forum.

Here... http://www.canada.com/search/story.aspx?id=cb107af1-c6c7-44aa-8f1c-d8d92c9b5c5b Although there appears to be some development in the story. I just hope the odds of ending up like that are small... I

WTF ? I am just starting Karate and have been struggling with some issues of my own and have just decided that I would head back tomorrom until... Someone got killed by a punch on the torso today at a Dojo near my place ! This is scary stuff and makes me wonder if I should pursue this. I understand that there are "some" risks but never thought it could be that much... Does this happen often ?

WTF ? I am just starting Karate and have been struggling with some issues of my own and have just decided that I would head back tomorrom until... Someone got killed by a punch on the torso today at a Dojo near my place ! This is scary stuff and makes me wonder if I should pursue this. I understand that there are "some" risks but never thought it could be that much... Does this happen often ?

WTF ? I am just starting Karate and have been struggling with some issues of my own and have just decided that I would head back tomorrom until... Someone got killed by a punch on the torso today at a Dojo near my place ! This is scary stuff and makes me wonder if I should pursue this. I understand that there are "some" risks but never thought it could be that much... Does this happen often ?

This is very helpful. I will go back tomorrow. I want to do this.

thanks a lot for the advice. I did think of going to the doc but hey, I quit smoking a few months ago and am a little overweight... I will make my first objective of simply making it thru class ! I will also eat a fruit of some kind.....my class happens to be right after work, so I may lacking energy...

Thank you for your replies. Right now, the only memory I have of Karate is a very fast paced, painful experience. I will slow it down a bit and move gradually. It is unfortunate that it has been that way until now and really want a chance at this...as I was expecting a pleasureable experience. Regards Yan

Hello, Today was my 2nd class at Karate and I have left because I was not feeling good. I am 6ft 235Lb 28 y/o male. I can run and play badminton without problem. In the beginning of my Karate class, the initial workout/stretching was intense. I could keep up with most of it but was quite hard. I very much like the concept but everything is so fast, and I cant recuperate. What should I do ? Maybe go slowly ? Will the master understand ? i want to go back because it is interesting... Thank you

Hello, Today was my 2nd class at Karate and I have left because I was not feeling good. I am 6ft 235Lb 28 y/o male. I can run and play badminton without problem. In the beginning of my Karate class, the initial workout/stretching was intense. I could keep up with most of it but was quite hard. I very much like the concept but everything is so fast, and I cant recuperate. What should I do ? Maybe go slowly ? Will the master understand ? i want to go back because it is interesting... Thank you