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jimmyprince
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Joined: 22 Nov 2001
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iam 395 lbs 6foot 1 and 40 years old and out of shape. my question is am i to old to start martial arts? if not, am i to fat to start martial arts? and what form of martial arts would i get into being so fat and out of shape?  |
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iamrushman
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Joined: 03 Jun 2001
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Location: ft. lauderdale,florida
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hello and welcome JIMMYPRINCE.....  ...i know you have only one post right now but if you go to the "health and fitness" section you'll find answers to your question............... 
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thaiboxerken
Black Belt
Joined: 21 Jun 2001
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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You have 2 choices, you can ***** about being fat and out of shape and just talk about training, or you can grow up and get in there and start training. It doesn't matter what system you want to train in, you just need to show up and work out. Don't give up on yourself.
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SaiFightsMS
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Joined: 28 Oct 2001
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Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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Hello and welcome Jimmyprince.
I see no reason why you should not participate in martial arts. I too am over 40 and over weight (I have no thyroid function and the Dr didn't check it until after I gained like 70 lbs - and yes I am still *).
We all had to start somewhere.  And to tell you a little secret you will make more progress faster than your supposedly more in shape classmates.
They make some really big gi's I would recommend the size 8 pro force gi. Hey my first gi was an 8 too.
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kicker
Black Belt
Joined: 17 Sep 2001
Posts: 3649
Location: Canada!!!! (The 5th biggest City)
Styles: kickboxing, muay thai, tennis, lots more.
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hello jimmy prince
well it`s hard to get back into shape but you can do it if you really want to and go into martial arts.
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dreamer38f
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Joined: 05 Jun 2001
Posts: 135
Location: TEXAS
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welcome jimmy,
people get into martial arts for all reasons, with getting into shape being one of them, but u cant succeed unless you show up and workout--mind and body.
As far as which MA to choose, visit a few schools, ask questions, etc. I myself like TKD!
good luck in which ever Martial Art you choose!!
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taezee
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Joined: 12 Jul 2001
Posts: 701
Location: Bayshore New York
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people always say "man its so hard" its really not..its hard to get started!!! thats the most hard part after that you have nowhere to go but towards your goal..now dont get me wrong training is tough there will be times where you would just as soon die but in rienforcing what ken said ..the style of martial art doesnt matter...its the style of life you choose that does..but it dosent come federal express..you got to work at it..good luck..welcome to the forum and also there is good advice in the health and fitness section
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KickChick
Black Belt
Joined: 02 Aug 2001
Posts: 3282
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Welcome to KarateForums jimmyprince !
Yes, take a look at the threads in the Healt & Fitness" forum... there are few of you guys asking the same questions and there's alot of really good answers there for you! I do suggest you start a workout routine prior...work on your cardio endurance...(you're gonna need it!) Martial arts does get you in shape ... but you're going to have to meet it half way by starting to do some things on your own before "jumping" into martial arts! Good Luck... you can do it if you set your mind to it...and thats where it begins... once you have your mindset....nothing can stop you! 
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Jiggy9
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Joined: 01 Nov 2001
Posts: 517
Location: Dubai - U.A.E
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No excuses....No regrets
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SaiFightsMS
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Joined: 28 Oct 2001
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Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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Maybe karate would be much better for you than say TaeKwondo or something like wushu with a lot of acrobatics or jumping.
My thing is Shotokan karate. Ish-in ryu and Shor-in ryu both use high stances and require less flexibility.
This may be more of what you are asking. |
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