In a perfect world, I'd love to take a martial art...
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
May 14, 2016 8:31pm CST
In a perfect world, where I had the time and money, I'd love to take a martial art. There are several studios around me, some qualified to teach not just one but several martial arts.
I've looked at krav maga (spell?) before (it's the "street" martial art) and think it would be interesting to learn.
A lot of the reasons why I don't? I work as a stock clerk, a physically demanding job. I'd like to learn a martial art, but it can be physically demanding as well and I've seen my sister suffer somewhat because of it.
She works as a manager, but has to do stocking as she works in a small store. Having to deal with that, plus the workout she gets at her martial art of choice? It's not good.
Of course there is no telling her that.
I've thought of following along with youtube videos, sort of getting my "feet wet" but without the commitment a class would have. I can stop at anytime or choose a different martial art / fitness regimen without having to lose money etc.
Have you ever taken a martial art?
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@JESSY3236 (22287)
• United States
16 May 16
I wanted Chris to teach me. He has a black belt in karate. But he only taught me two moves. I gave up asking him so I got a yoga/martial art workout dvd. I also have been doing some shaolin kung fu that is on youtube and I wanted to learn wing chun, but I need a partner to do it.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
16 May 16
I have never heard of Wing Chun? It sounds interesting though. Makes me think it's revolves around kicks and arm moves?
Most classes are a bit pricey for martial arts.
@JESSY3236 (22287)
• United States
17 May 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum They say that Wing chun was invented by a woman. It's mostly what Bruce Lee used. Yeah they are pricy.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
It can be a really expensive thing. I think my sister pays about $120.00 + the cost of the belts, new uniforms etc.
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@sgbrown (1638)
• United States
15 May 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum It has been so many years ago, I don't remember the cost, but I'm sure it wasn't cheap! 
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
15 May 16
ni I havenot but always wished I had some martial art knowledge
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
I think it's a beautiful thing, marital arts. There is so much required though, but it's definitely a character building thing.
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
15 May 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum I really do agree and a woman can defend herself too which would add self confidence
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
@Hatley Yes, and unfortunately in our world today, it is really important to know how to defend oneself.
@celticeagle (190010)
• Boise, Idaho
16 May 16
Not martial arts schooling here. It would be interesting. I think Tai Chi would be a good one to start. It is more of a meditative one and would be a good way to get started I think.
@celticeagle (190010)
• Boise, Idaho
17 May 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum ...If I were going to get into something like that I would do the Tai Chi first. For discipline and stamina.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
16 May 16
I think you are right there. I imagine the moves are similar to various other martial arts. It would train the body and mind to the moves.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 May 16
There are free self defense tips for women that you can find on Youtube.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 May 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum Many of them are really helpful and practical. You can practice it with a partner as long as you dont hurt each other.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
@CaptAlbertWhisker I have a sister and nephew that do tae kwon do. I could practice with one of them, but I'm not sure that I'd want to do tae kwon do.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
That's what I intend to do, look up videos on youtube to help me out.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
I have a cousin who took karate, I think another cousin did as well. My sister likes tae kwon do, her daughter took it for awhile, but it's just her and her son still taking it.
She invited me, but I don't know if tae kwon do is for me.
I've not seen any judo moves.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
I don't know of a lot of women that take martial arts really. I guess there are plenty, but it's not really heard of here.
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@LadyDuck (502812)
• Italy
16 May 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum I had a friend who practiced a Japanese martial art, Kendo. She was great using the big Japanese sword.
@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
15 May 16
Oh, that's great to know that your passion is martial arts. Well, I never had a chance to do martial art because for me it's hard work.
@farmprince (5)
• India
15 May 16
Me too associated with silambam, the traditional martial art of India
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
15 May 16
I don't think I have heard of that style of martial art. It's from India?
@farmprince (5)
• India
19 May 16
Yea Ancient martial art. its from India. Martial art with Stick. You can see it in some china martial art movies too. Some more martial arts there in India. You know?
