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Is Karate a good method of total exercise??

Its the only type I do
3 (33.3%)
I do Gym work aswell
4 (44.4%)
I go cycling occasionally
0 (0%)
I also do another form of excercise
2 (22.2%)

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Voting closed: November 06, 2002, 04:14:44 PM

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« on: November 06, 2002, 03:49:05 PM »
Ive been doing Karate for about 2 years now..  :shock:

Im wondering!!
Who has found Karate as a good or bad source of escaping-

Fitness
Health problems
Colds

DISCUSS...
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2002, 04:22:11 PM »
Please be genuine and sympathetic to peoples answers. :wink:

But continue taking the
Mickey about Kevins Mental state. :shock:
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2002, 07:13:39 PM »
Well I'd say that training has had a pretty positive effect on me physically.

Mentally it's a bit more debatable. I've just driven to Aberystwyth and back today to run a training course for 25 people and I'm gutted that I'm missing training, even on a Wednesday. Is training addictive ??
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2002, 06:03:35 PM »
I for one have found a vast improvement since starting Karate in both my physical and mental well being.

OK, my hips will never improve (without replacement) and I know I will never be able to Kekome someone in the chops but I can break a shin or maybe (with provocation!) in the belly. My flexibility has improved 100% but my largest gain from doing Karate has been my mental well being (yes I know).

Only recently I found myself in a position where 3 years ago it would have led to fisticuffs but although the argument was heated and the other party wanted a pop I was calm ( to a point) and basically won the argument. Stress seems to drop off me during training (apart from when I'm picked as a target!) and it's only a shame that the weight does not follow.

So my answer to the question is yes, I have found Karate beneficial both physically and mentally. Oh and of course socially with all the new friends I have made! (Pah!)

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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2002, 07:07:45 PM »
Kevin wrote:

but I can break a shin or maybe (with provocation!)

Oh dear and I always thought he was timid !

Kev, please don't do this in the Dojo..I hate taking people to Y.G.

and the rest of you..lay off Kevo..don't tease him..it could be dangerous
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2002, 11:39:42 PM »
I agree completely that karate is a superb stress-reliever. As far as the physical side goes, I'd say it's a mixed bag.

It can be great for flexibility, though some "traditional" stretches can be seen on the "don't do this" list at your local gym. Also I think a lot of folk would agree it can be quite savage on certain joints (sore knees anyone?)

It can be quite a good aerobic workout, at least early on, but as technique improves I'd say it becomes less challenging in this respect (and should it even be aerobic in the first place?)

Deep stances ensure a regular workout for the leg muscles, but what about the upper body?

Then there's the addiction factor. Anybody trained "through" an injury or other ailment? Of course! But in terms of long term health, is that really wise?

All-in-all, I'd say if overall physical well-being is what you're after, then karate on its own isn't that hot - but then the same is probably true of most other physical pursuits...
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2003, 02:47:20 PM »
It's been confirmed that  my amazing feat during kumite last week has already been made famous by Lara Croft (aka Tomb Raider). For those of you not there,  I managed to whip myself in the eye with my plait whilst endeavouring my best impression of  a ushiro geri attack on Shari. Pretty good going as I wear my plait on the right yet whooped my left eye ouch!  

I don't know while Moley bothers to bring in a tea towel to demonstrate mae geri speed of sound snap  - he could just use a Seki Femme's high speed plait.
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2003, 10:28:59 PM »
little h - don't go giving them seki hommes ideas - I like my hair on my head, I'd hate to get scalped for demonstration purposes!  :(
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2003, 08:18:36 AM »
See Lloydie for Official Seki Policy on length of hair for training purposes. !
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2003, 12:27:54 PM »
Is the hair length a choise, or is it an official rule...

Being used by Gwyn as an example in the dojo of a Teki Shodan Bunkai
Grab and punch/throw.

He won't be able to do that tonight...
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2003, 01:40:23 PM »
Azzy (in the process of writing his own death warrant) foolishly stated:
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Being used by Gwyn as an example in the dojo of a Teki Shodan Bunkai Grab and punch/throw.                         He won't be able to do that tonight....

I'll bring the advanced medical kit along tonight - might be needed...

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« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2003, 12:38:35 PM »
Dave..  Is this un/official rule also applcable to the fems of the club???

Hmm    Skinned women -> not very nice U Know
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« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2003, 01:11:26 PM »
Azzy - I'm not sure about that - think Demi Moore in GI Jane or Sinead O'Connor  :)
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« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2003, 05:56:36 PM »
No Way!
We seki femmes retain our locks - right!h
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« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2003, 09:26:19 PM »
Aw shucks :lol:  :lol:
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