RockBogart Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Just wanted to say hi. And I wanted to ask some of the vets on this board a question. Is it possible to balance being a full-time college student and competition. I have plenty of time to trainand train often. i was wondering will end up having a negative effect on my grades. Second what supplements do you recommend. Curretnly I am taking Nitro Tech and Xenadrine.
stl_karateka Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 First of all welcome to the forum!!! I trained 20hrs a week when I was a full time college student --- actually some of those were teaching hrs....but still that was my dojo time. I didn't compete much while in college....only 2 tournys a year. Now I have more time and money and do about 10+ a year. You have to set your priorities....if your grades start to slip give up some competitions!!! As far as suppliments....stay away from Xenadrine...esp if you are taking the one with Ephedra.....do a search on Ephedra / Ephedrine....dangerous stuff. If you are taking the ephedrine free version then....eh! Take a good mega vitamin. I like Womens Mega Vitamin and my male friends love the MegaMen. Also B-complex is good....my karate instructor takes that. Welcome to the board! KarateForums.com Sempai
aefibird Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Welcome to the forums! Yes, it is possible to combine being a competitor with being a full time student... been there, done that... I'm also now combining being a MA competitor with being a part-time student and full-time worker. Sigh. Too much stuff to do, not enough time to do it in!! Just try and get a good balance btween your school work and your martial arts. If your grades drop, then maybe cut back on the competitions and training for a while. It is important to get a good education - Martial Arts competitions are happening all the time and you could concentrate more on them when you finish being a full time student. As for supplements, I take a general vitamin & mineral supplement as well as a specific supplement for joint health (knee problems and martial arts don't go together well ). "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
RockBogart Posted February 10, 2004 Author Posted February 10, 2004 thanks for the advice. Oh and the Xenadrine I am tkaing is Ephedra free. The good thing about balncing training with work and school is that I get a good nights sleep.
stl_karateka Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Are you taking Xenadrine mainly to curb your appetite or to boost energy? Ephedra free---GOOD!!! KarateForums.com Sempai
Rich_2k3 Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 Welcome to the forum!!!! "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
blitzcraig Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 Hey, Welcome. Umm...Im in college...half time and want to train but since I still live at home, my dad thinks school comes first, but I feel I can handle both, If you think you can handle both well then power to you. #1"The road to tae kwan leep is an endless road leading into the herizon, you must fully understand its ways". #2"but i wanna wax the walls with people now" #1"come ed gruberman, your first lesson is here.....boot to the head" #2"ouch, you kicked me in the head", #1"you learn quickly ed gruberman"
tommarker Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 If NCAA athletes can do it, so can you! Of course, they get some special treatment, but if your club is a university sponsored org, you might be able to get legimate excused absences for attending tournaments, etc. I know OSU provides this. welcome to the board.. I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
gheinisch Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 Welcome to KF! "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
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