Hey guys, I am of 15 years, My weight is 51 Kg, My height is 5'4, and i am planning to join karate classes. Is i am fit for Karate classes?

Jay

Edited December 6, 200718 yr by justicejayant

Jay-san

I would recommend purchasing a book called "the Way to Blackbelt" by Lawrence A.Kane and Kris Wilder , this will be a perfect 'Guide' for you journey. It's not Style specific and it doesn't show Kata forms etc but it will answer you questions that you may have during your journey.

Regards fitness, if you need to get a medical from your Doctor and then begin training, If you think about it Fitness will come with time, For example you would be expected to run a Marathon today without the proper training, hence fitness is not an issue for someone starting Karate

My advise is just enjoy everything you are taught and remember be humble as respect is earnt not a birthright.

Keep us informed on how you are progressing

Osu

Oh Man, But you didn't told me that i have to start karate in this age or current fitness.

As long as your doctor says it's ok, you'll do just fine. Good Luck!!!

from the information you hve given me I see no reason why you should be worried about you fitness. just find a club and get started on your way to Judan

Osu

sound like a good candidate of MA. enjoy.

I think anyone can do martial arts wegiht nor height should be and issue. I had a friend years ago when we were both still in highschool who tipped the scales around 425 pounds. He took up Shorin Ryu for a couple years, he enjpyed it and never had problems, he just made the adjustments for his size and went on. Good luck and enjoy your journey.

You're 51 kg, that's 113 Lb. At 5'4", that's not overweight at all. Of course, I don't know your BMI or your overall level of cardio fitness, strength or anything.

The best thing for you to do, assuming that you are in good health (i.e. no medical issues that would be aggravated by exercise) is to go ahead and take the plunge and sign up for your first karate class today! Pay attention to your body and pay attention to what your new instructor has to say, and enjoy all that our beautiful art has to offer while getting into better shape than ever before!

Good advise here. Hopefully, your instructor will work with you in regards to your size and abilities early on, and as things improve, you will improve as well.

Now, you may want to do some exercising on your own to supplement your Karate training, like jogging or lifting weights, or something like that. However, it would not be required. Overall, I don't think you should be concerned about your fitness levels right now in regards to starting a class.

Well said Bushido man any good instructor will be able to transform the techinque for a person of any size and ablility.