Blisters

[Richard]

 

When we have free fight in my class, i often suffer from blisters underneath my foot. What can i do to prevent this? (We are not allowed to wear shoes in the dojo). This has becoming a great deal of a problem for me cause i sometimes have to skip training because my feet hurting.....

 

 

[BlueDragon]

Try running on asphalt without shoes. It worked for me.

[moobrack]

Yes.Try methods of running to harden the skin on the undersole of your foot.

 

 

[Goose]

Hi,

 

I like to walk around bare footed, as a means of hardening the soles of my feet. Be careful about where you go walking, though.

 

When I was younger, I used to do a lot of hiking. I used to bathe my feet in something to toughen them, can't remember what it was though.

 

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Best Wishes

 

Darryl Garrick

 

9th Kyu Shotokan Karate

 

Karate International Black Belt Schools (UK)

 

[ This Message was edited by: Goose on 2001-09-01 13:05 ]

[Valn]

Yeah you may get blisters once in a while but it's part of the game.

[iamrushman]

patience my friend and calluses will develop..

 

 

[Kickbutt]

Yep - all part of the game I'm afraid! I wasn't too impressed either, and it hurt like hell but you've just got to get used to it.

 

Lori

[Karateka_latino]

yes, I think you have to do your barefoot walking and all that stuff. and even with that, once in a while you will get blisters.. as kickbutt says.. you have to get use to them.

[Richard]

 

Thanks guys!

 

I will try walking barefoot a little more often. Good tip! Thanks

 

 

[ts757]

I got blisters once. but that wasnt from training. it was from a 12 mile (20 km) walk.