Any martial arts enthusiasts on HROT?

[jasonrann]

I am trying to take care of myself better physically lately as a result of some recent hospital stays and my home situation. I have a great gym with an awesome pool/sauna, etc. One other thing that has always intrigued me is martial arts. Do any of you have experience with that? I am 52 and I figured it would help with flexibility and be a good complement to my weight training/cardio/swimming plan. There are two places very close to where I'm staying.

Thanks in advance!

 

[cfbfan23]

I am trying to take care of myself better physically lately as a result of some recent hospital stays and my home situation. I have a great gym with an awesome pool/sauna, etc. One other thing that has always intrigued me is martial arts. Do any of you have experience with that? I am 52 and I figured it would help with flexibility and be a good complement to my weight training/cardio/swimming plan. There are two places very close to where I'm staying.

Thanks in advance!

At the start, you're going to be a lot bigger than the other kids who are also starting out.......... so remember not to get too rough with them.

 

[SweatPantsStiffy]

Maybe check the penn state board? pretty sure they have one.

 

[QChawks]

I would destroy any HROTers

 

[jasonrann]

It is a choice between martial arts or a "massage". Choices, choices.

 

[dekhawk]

Choose a martial art that’s easy on the joints. I did tae Kwon do for 10 years in my 20s into my 30s. With the constant kicks and punches, my joints are now feeling it. It was however, a great work out, mentally and physically. look into tai chi.

 

[ConvenientParking]

How bout yoga?

 

[jasonrann]

How bout yoga?

Good call. A former "female companion" is an instructor. That could be just the incentive I need.

 

[Fijimn]

I just started jiu jitsu with my daughter. I have only taken one class, but I enjoyed. She did a week of camp during the summer. It's a really good workout....much like wrestling (i'd imagine, never actually wrestled). I have a good friend that is into krav maga. He loves the intensity of it.....

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Nope. I have a conceal carry permit...

 

[dekhawk]

Nope. I have a conceal carry permit...

Fight like a man.

 

[GOHOX69]

Which martial arts have happy endings? Judo?

 

[cfbfan23]

Which martial arts have happy endings? Judo?

Gymkata had a happy ending. Kurt Thomas at the apex of his movie career.

 

[Finance85]

I'm not personally into it, but my son did jiu jitsu. He's got a 2nd degree black belt, which took a little over 3 years. He had to pass a fitness test, and skills tests. Skills tests included breaking a board with hands and feet, proficiency with 2 weapons, and being able to defend himself sparring with 3 black belts simultaneously for 3 minutes.

During the time I was a Marine Corps brat, an old Gunnery Sergeant taught a bunch of kids basic hand-to-hand combat, which was a combination judo and nasty street fighting. I was only 9 at the time.

 

[Tenacious E]

Good call. A former "female companion" is an instructor. That could be just the incentive I need.

Yeah, I would do the yoga. I never knew much about it until my wife got into it. It is basically names for stretches that I have been doing my whole life and didn't know they had a name. My favorite such stretch is child's pose.

 

[Fijimn]

Yeah, I would do the yoga. I never knew much about it until my wife got into it. It is basically names for stretches that I have been doing my whole life and didn't know they had a name. My favorite such stretch is child's pose.

That’s the resting position, of course it’s your favorite lol

 

[Tenacious E]

That’s the resting position, of course it’s your favorite lol

It stretches by back asshole!!!

 

[ConvenientParking]

It stretches by back asshole!!!

This is much funnier with the possessive pronoun "my" replaced by the preposition "by" and with no comma after "back." Makes it seem like you have a "front" one as well and possibly more, maybe with each needing different yoga poses to stretch.

 

[jasonrann]

Yeah, I would do the yoga. I never knew much about it until my wife got into it. It is basically names for stretches that I have been doing my whole life and didn't know they had a name. My favorite such stretch is child's pose.

hmmm, that pose seems like it may be handy for other things also. very nice.

 

[SoProudNole]

Judo is a good option for adults. Doesn't really involve kicking and punching. Lots of standing throws and ground work. Includes lots of stretching also.

And yoga is always a good idea. Feels fantastic.

 

[jasonrann]

It stretches by back asshole!!!

It's always good to get the back asshole stretched, I think.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

You should look into Farrell’s FBX if it’s in your area - kickboxing (M, W, F) resistance bands (T, TH, S) while also using a meal plan to help lose weight, get into shape while converting fat into muscle. There is a 10 week program that you sign up for and work out 6 out of 7 days. The 7th is a free day to eat and drink what you want. Highly recommend it if you go everyday. It will change your life and improve your health.

 

[ihhawk]

I’ve been doing jiu jitsu for about a year. At 43, it is one of the hardest yet most beneficial activities I’ve ever done. There are a few older men that are in the class and they just make sure to know their limitations.

it’s a 1 hour class and the first 30 minutes is basically cardio. I thought I was going to die the first week.

yes, it’s not fun getting choked out by a 17 year old kid. It will check your ego real fast

 

[HawkMachine]

It's always good to get the back asshole stretched, I think.

It's what I try telling my wife but she just doesn't want to listen.

 

[GOHOX69]

Gymkata had a happy ending. Kurt Thomas at the apex of his movie career.

 

[GOHOX69]

Yeah, I would do the yoga. I never knew much about it until my wife got into it. It is basically names for stretches that I have been doing my whole life and didn't know they had a name. My favorite such stretch is child's pose.

 

[BelemNole]

 

[TDJ7]

I'm not personally into it, but my son did jiu jitsu. He's got a 2nd degree black belt, which took a little over 3 years. He had to pass a fitness test, and skills tests. Skills tests included breaking a board with hands and feet, proficiency with 2 weapons, and being able to defend himself sparring with 3 black belts simultaneously for 3 minutes.

During the time I was a Marine Corps brat, an old Gunnery Sergeant taught a bunch of kids basic hand-to-hand combat, which was a combination judo and nasty street fighting. I was only 9 at the time.

I call Bullsh&t.

 

[Finance85]

I call Bullsh&t.

Why would you call BS?

 

[hawkbirch]

You should look into Farrell’s FBX if it’s in your area - kickboxing (M, W, F) resistance bands (T, TH, S) while also using a meal plan to help lose weight, get into shape while converting fat into muscle. There is a 10 week program that you sign up for and work out 6 out of 7 days. The 7th is a free day to eat and drink what you want. Highly recommend it if you go everyday. It will change your life and improve your health.

Totally agree. I joined in April and I love it.

Yeah, I would do the yoga. I never knew much about it until my wife got into it. It is basically names for stretches that I have been doing my whole life and didn't know they had a name. My favorite such stretch is child's pose.

This is my very favorite. Feels so freaking good.

 

[Red Runney]

Gymkata had a happy ending. Kurt Thomas at the apex of his movie career.

Never heard of that movie it looks like a great flic.

 

[Jerome Silberman]

I did 6 months of bjj last year. After losing my Dad I was looking for outlets and mat time, he was my wrestling coach for years. It was fun, bit I stopped because I didn’t need to be putting my joints at risk of injury because some high energy white belt with not body awareness wants to pretend he's the next big MMA star.

This was all at a very competitive gym with high quality coaches. If I ever did it again I'd probably scope out a teacher that is less competition focused and more about proper technique and safety.

 

[Fan In Black]

go for it dude.