Emerson Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Hey everyone, I'm a student in Philly looking to get involved with a martial art. I desire and need the discipline, focus, and conditioning that they provide. Plus I my interest in eastern cultures is growing after taking Chinese. A couple things about me. 1.) I have wrestled in the past. It's the closest thing I've done to a martial art. 2.) I have flat feet. And I mean FLAT feet. I am worried that my need for orthodics may prevent me from getting involved in a "shoeless" discipline. Which to my limited knowledge, means just about all of them. Well I'll see you around.
Rotten Head Fok Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Hi, welcome to KF! You must be stable and balanced in your foot work, if you have to use your martial knowledge in combat, your intent should be to win. If you do strike, you must release great power! The martial arts are easy to learn, but difficult to correct.
SaiFightsMS Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Welcome to the forum. Many instructors are willing to work with a student with a special need to wear shoes. I know, I speak from experience.
Red J Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Welcome. Many of the Chinese influenced arts wear shoes. I wear wrestling boots as it is accepted and encouraged in my school to train in shoes. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
Emerson Posted July 28, 2004 Author Posted July 28, 2004 Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll have to find an old pair of Asics. I'm looking forward to getting started. Thanks for the help.
CloudDragon Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Welcome, and good luck finding a school to accomidate your needs, I don't think it will be to hard. A Black Belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit!
italian_guy Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Welcome to KF. ...And good luck with your MA search.
aefibird Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Hi! Welcome to Karate Forums. Hope you manage to find a martial arts school that you like. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
gheinisch Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 Welcome! "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
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