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Martial art classes. Are they too much for me?
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I started to learn a martial art similar to kickboxing few months ago when I was at my peak. But I went downhill very soon and missed 5 weeks' classes in a row after my first class.
I gathered that it was caused by my suddenly increased activities, so I rearranged my schedule. The classes are once a week, on Thursdays. Since I'm not working now, I can left my Wednesdays and Fridays only for rest. And avoid overdoing on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It helps a lot. I attend every classes after the 5 weeks' absence. We do warm-up and stretching for about 40 minutes. Then we practice alone or with a partner for 50 mins. After practicing we also do warm-up for 10 mins. Because most of students there are office workers lacking of exercise, the practice isn't intense. We do what we can. For many of the students, that might be the only exercise time every week. But even so, with pacing and non-intense exercise, it still a struggle for me. I'm between half-conscious and nearly faint during the classes. Eyes black out for 4-6 seconds and unable to hear things for few seconds very often. I can't concentrate and zone out uncontrollably. I never faint. But I feel that I've reached my limit. And I'm miserable after classes, head aches so bad, my body is very tense(don't know how to describe the feeling.)...all my symptoms get worse. I can always rest extra next day (Fridays) so I don't have too much anxiety. It just feels bad. It is a lot fun to learn the martial art so I really don't want to quit. It gives me confidence of self-control to some degree. And the attendance rate is one of my indicators of my health stability. But I can't help but wonder is it good for me long term? Can it be harmful for me to push myself to this degree? Or it's ok since it's been a few months and I haven't had a very bad crash for this? Could you give me some advices on this? Thaks a lot. Posted on 09/30/09, 03:09 am |
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I'm not asking this to be rude, but WHY are you doing this? I totally get doing something you enjoy (and it sounds like you enjoy this!) But pushing yourself to half conscious, near black out, eyes blacking out CAN'T be good. In my opinion it's clear that your body is NOT handling this well. Maybe you could find another form of exercise that will boost your confidence that will be less harsh on your body. 
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I think you answered your own question and your body is also telling you the answer. Obveously its too much for you and if you continue to push yourself you ould end up getting worse. In my opinon kick boxing and almost to hours of exercise would be considered an intense exercise. You don't have to stop kick boxing but maybe you should find another class thats only an hour long, then see how it goes from there. Or you could even practice it for 15 mins a day alone. I do yoga once a week for an hour and its really mild.....the days I don't feel good he gives me a massage. Make sure you stay really well hydtrated while your exercising and eat smalll snacks.
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I think it is great that you are able to take on a new exercise. Most martial arts programs teach some form of Chi energy. Have your instructor give you some exercises using the Chi energy. If used properly, it is the best way to overcome any of the virual conditions.
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Thanks you all for your replies.
I decided to quit the classes since these 2 weeks my symptoms got very very bad. I'm not sure what's the cause of the crash this time. But I think I have to reduce my activity level and be more careful. @ Polaria : No Chi teaching. Although it's classified as a martial art, but it's more close to kickboxing.
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Hi Menemsha,
I was recommended to learn Tai Chi by a friend of mine, but my brother was learning the martial art called Sanshou / Sanda. And he told me that was a lot of fun. So I decided to try it. It's more like Kickboxing or Muay Thai than Tai Chi. Now I try only just have a little walk when I feel ok to do it. And see if it will help me to be more stable.
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I think starting out w/walking is a good plan!
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