BKJ1216 Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I'm starting highschool next year and I want to play for football. I shoudl be a yellow belt in karate by then, and will be able to go to football practice. I really have 2 questions so here goes. 1. They offer free weight training. Shoudl I do it? 2. Will I overwork myself with football partice and karate? White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 You should definitely do weight training if you want to play HS football and survive!!! It not only makes you stronger, it helps protect important body parts like...your neck!!! The trick for a martial artist/football player is to be faithful to a good stretching regimine so that you stay flexible as you bulk up. Lastly, martial arts should complement FB well because of the focus, balance, and body awareness that you develop in the dojo. Just make sure that you manage your time well in High School so that you don't get overwelmed. GOOD LUCK! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 1. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! Weight lifting will really help you. All the football training will, specially if you decide to get into Judo or Jujitsu later. 2. Not at first, may work an hour or 2 after school. Now, DURING the season, at my high school, the team trained till around 7 or so. In that case, you might want to take a break from karate. You might, as a rule, think about it this way: If football practice goes over into Karate Practice, they don’t worry about Karate. Your Sensei should understand, it is only for a few months, and it can only make your stronger. Unless you get injured, of course… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 G95Champ is a good person to ask questions in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 1. YES! 2. What doesn't kill you will make you stronger. LOL. Seriously, there are several NFLers that take martial arts for flexibility and coordination. You should be fine, but if it gets to much for you make an adjustment in your training schedule. Good luck. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 There's nothing wrong with weight lifting. As for over working yourself, I guess you'll just have to wait and see if you can handle both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKJ1216 Posted June 12, 2003 Author Share Posted June 12, 2003 Okay thanks. I spose I shoudl try to find paperwork for this football deal. White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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