Karate training is only for self-defense ?
Not at all . Although most people think in terms of training techniques Self Defense Karate are very beneficial side effects. They are :
High efficiency of burning calories
Increase fitness levels very quickly
When you start training in karate , training seems very difficult . This is mainly due to unusual postures and movements are involved.
Techniques of weak positions and drilling the lock and use many muscles not normally used on a daily basis . Most exercise programs will also have difficulty using many muscle groups at the same time because they do not use the same movements as karate.
I trained in karate and out of the past 30 years, and one thing I know is that when I 'm constantly training, weight is not a problem, and increased fitness very quickly.
On the other hand, when I have not been constant training , the weight creeps back , and fitness level decreases rapidly . Once I started training again , quickly return to a healthy weight, and an excellent level of fitness.
For me, it only shows the effectiveness of this type of training can be.
You do not need to join a karate dojo to train in the traditional way in karate . In fact, it is a relatively modern start, with many old masters training primarily on their own after receiving instruction from a predecessor.
If self-defense is your goal, then I suggest the Dojo approach, but you can learn some basic techniques in the comfort of your own home, and use them as an exercise program for rapid weight loss and fitness.
Let me ask you, when you think about losing weight or get in shape , these are the first two things that come to mind are ?
I bet you are:
I have to go on a diet
I have to go to a gym and do lots of cardio
If this is what popped into my head which is not a surprise. Every day we are bombarded by the latest fad diet or a workout program that is supposed to be the answer to all your problems.
Let me ask you another question.
How many people do you know who have done it all and in fact, we had a rapid and sustained success?
I guess some of you know someone who has lost weight in the past by the plan, but I doubt ceased diet because it is too demanding, and gained the weight back .
There is also new information emerge which states that cardiovascular exercise , such as management hours per week can actually contribute to the conservation of fat , and the weight you lose is mostly water and muscle.
Losing muscle is not a good idea actually , because the more muscle you have , the more calories are burned to maintain muscle mass . The loss of water is not a good thing, for obvious reasons.
There may be some good diets and exercise programs out there , but from my personal experience, I found that karate training is :
Very effective in helping to lose weight (fat)
Very effective to improve my fitness and strength fast
If done at home, at no cost , or the necessary equipment.
