Take a martial arts class

”..my dad knows martial arts, and being raised in a family of chinese geneology, with lots of jackie chan movies, i guess its a dream to learn it.. when i was in hongkong, i was able to watch performers do taichi and kungfu first hand.. i was really impressed that i wanted to try it.. i know a few basics but no formal lessons whatsoever.. i hope i can have time to enroll in some kungfu class.. if ever there is one outside of china..”

I am testing for my blue belt tomorrow which means I will be half way to black belt!

I’m currently taking Kuk Sool Won martial arts class, and am I sore! I started a couple of days ago, and already I know so much that it’s a little overwhelming! I am loving it and think about it everyday. I would encourage everybody to at least take one class of any defense class to better prepare themselves for anything that could arise!

I don’t know anything about martial arts. So what would be a good type to learn for someone who is A) a girl (although that shouldn’t matter too much) B) doesn’t really want to hurt anybody C) wants to benefit from the fitness aspect of it D) wants to be more flexible.?

Over winter break, I made jokes that I should sign up for karate. Well, I did sign up and took one semester of it. I’m very lucky that the sensei at my school was taught by the direct student of the master of Shotokan Karate.

I really enjoyed myself. While it was very hard, mentally and physically, it taught me a lot. I’m excited to continue this summer with the Shotokan Karate club.

I want to get tough and know what I’m doing. I don’t want to beat people up or anything but it’d be nice to know I could. :)

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i just want to kick ass and get more fit. My sister and i are planning on joining soon. =)

Yeah so I am totally geeked because I am actually following through with this one a lot earlier in my life than I thought I would. I ran into an old friend who informed me that he started his own kung fu studio and his prices were so ridiculously reasonable that I couldn’t help myself. So…I have started taking kung fu! I already took my first test and am now a yellow belt. I will keep you posted on my progress!

I’ve wanted to do this since 11 years old, and 20 years later, I’m in my 2nd week of taekwondo! And although I am about the 2nd oldest white belt in the class (the newest white belt is in her 70s!), I feel like a kid during recess! The exercises and drills are challenging and have motivated me to get to the gym more to acquire more stamina. I have more confidence already, and it just feels good!

What are you waiting for? Try it!