cathal Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Hi guys. New here and am hoping for some help. I had back surgery(lumbar microdiscectomy) in May and was thinking of trying to get back into Karate if possible. I'm a brown belt in Shotokan, but I have some real concerns about sparring and was wondering if anyone here has had similar work done. If yes, how long before you got back to MA, or did you have to give them up? I was thinking a soft style might be in my future, if Karate is a no-go, but I'm uncertain. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks very much.I agree, take it slow, you dn't want to hurt yourself. BTW I think you and I know one another, my dojo is part of the New Brunswick JKA-WF because we only have one dojo on PEI. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koryu Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 definitely the way to go. talk to your doctor and instructor. see how long you'll have to be on light duty and make sure your instructor knows exactly what you can and cannot do. he/she should be willing to accomodate. "On Ko Chi Shin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akaratechick Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Yes definitely, let your instructor know, in my case spinning kicks are now difficult for me, especially side kicks. My 1st Brown kata, which is Choong Moo has a flying side kick and a jumping spinning 360 both I'm not really sure my back will allow me to do. I had both my knees scoped in the last six months to add to the difficulty but you learn to work around injuries and to listen to your body. It will make you a better martial artist. I have decided that I can do the techniques but probably won't get that far off the ground but that is ok. The instructor will just be glad that you are there. "All your life you are told the things you cannot do. They will say you're not good enough, strong enough or talented enough; you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no, until all the no's become meaningless. ………..…. “AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES."Nike Ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorbasan Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 i love choong moo, its a great pattern.lots of kicks tho. Now you use head for something other than target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akaratechick Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I like it too, because of the kicks, and the blocks, but some of the stepping patterns are weird. I would have to say Chung Gun is my fav. "All your life you are told the things you cannot do. They will say you're not good enough, strong enough or talented enough; you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no, until all the no's become meaningless. ………..…. “AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES."Nike Ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 The main thing to remember is that working within your limitations is better than doing nothing at all! The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 At this point in your ranking, I would think it would not be wise to start another style because you think it might be softer and not as demanding on your back. I have never met an instructor yet, who would rather allow his students to leave because something in their course may cause more injury to an existing one. I bet your doctor will actually encourage you to continue in training but remind you to be aware of anything that causes slight discomfort. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Well make this a first. I have referred students elsewhere due to medical reasons. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Well make this a first. I have referred students elsewhere due to medical reasons.Very admirable. I don't think a lot of instructors would do this. You clearly had the student's interest in mind. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al.karate Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Hi guys. New here and am hoping for some help. I had back surgery(lumbar microdiscectomy) in May and was thinking of trying to get back into Karate if possible. I'm a brown belt in Shotokan, but I have some real concerns about sparring and was wondering if anyone here has had similar work done. If yes, how long before you got back to MA, or did you have to give them up? I was thinking a soft style might be in my future, if Karate is a no-go, but I'm uncertain. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks very much.You could get back into karate but a soft style would be best and you may have to give sparing a miss or do it very lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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