Any one do Karate?

[Ferox13]

I started doing Kenpo on Monday,,,can't walk straight today...

Any one know when these mid life crisis stop ( I am 46).

It is the same martial art that fat Elvis did so it might suit me...

[anglewitch]

I wrestle and box a little. I weigh 145 pounds.

[vampyd1977]

i did a little karate as a kid, now i just do weights, cardio and crossfit. i`d love to do a martial art tho, ive followed many types since i was a kid and give big respect to anyone that can stick with one or more.

[anglewitch]

I used to wrestle my dad. He used to tumble weed me now it has been reversed.

[MichaelMyers]

My belief is this. When the zombie apocalypse happens it will be useful to know some kind of hand-to-hand combat for self-defense.

Kickboxing and boxing is easy to learn and no excuse for not knowing some of the basic fundamentals.

I know Steven Seagal is big on Aikido but it is useless during a rampage (based purely on defense). Kung Fu is too slow and formal in these conditions as well IMO. Tae Kwon Do is also beautiful to watch but, again, a tad inefficient in a melee situation.

Jiu-Jitsu is great: grappling, striking, eye gouging, choke holds, biting, joint locks.

Just started Krav Maga, which is what the Israelis learn. Combines a lot of different things and emphasizes attacking vulnerable body parts: eyes, throat, groin. So far lots of fun.

[Angra]

Back when I was teen and could do stretch i spend 2 years doing Tae Kwon Do. Then I thought... what's the point?

I do regret not practicing splits anymore, coz that was pretty cool to be able to do.

[Despare]

I started doing Kenpo on Monday,,,can't walk straight today...

Any one know when these mid life crisis stop ( I am 46).

It is the same martial art that fat Elvis did so it might suit me...

I love martial arts and have taken a few, do you know what style of Kenpo you're taking? I know what you're saying though, as I get older even the thought of rolling tires me out lol.

[Ferox13]

I love martial arts and have taken a few, do you know what style of Kenpo you're taking? I know what you're saying though, as I get older even the thought of rolling tires me out lol.


LOL - I must have made this thread after too many ciders last night...

It seems to be American Kenpo - the Ed Parker style.
I was doing a bit of you tubing and it seems that he has come up with a Kenpo 5.0 - its sparring looks very like MMA with gi and head gear. My club seems to be be pretty traditional.

I was just looking for some where local and cheap that would get me off the couch in the evenings - I am 46 now, so I don't expect to become a kick boxing champion or any thing vaguely similar.