Anyone ever take karate?

tater03 · 11-04-2006, 06:57 PM

Has anyone ever takin Karate or something along those lines? I think this would be a great idea to learn something like this, if only for self defense. I recently joined our local YMCA and they are offering classes on Karate. I am seriously thinking about signing up.

vicki2 · 11-05-2006, 02:22 PM

I never got into it ..even though it's apparently great exercise and a good defense to know.

papia · 11-13-2006, 06:49 AM

I have learnt karate for personal protection. I feel very very confident .

Slashmire · 11-13-2006, 06:31 PM

I remember doing Tae Kwon Do when I was very young; didn't go far into it, but it was interesting nonetheless.

hokeshel · 11-13-2006, 08:48 PM

I took Tae Kwon Do. I loved it. A back injury forced me to stop. It is similar to karate only Tae Kwon Do is more kick-based and karate more upper body. Martial arts are great for kids, too. It teaches self-discipline, an appreciation for one's body, self confidence and if necessary,safety.

tater03 · 11-14-2006, 03:27 PM

Well I signed up our two boys at the Y yesterday and they have there first class tomorrow. I am still debating on if I will sign up for a class yet. I am leaning more towards signing up. I just think it would give me more confidence in myself and I would be better able to protect myself.

prue187 · 12-06-2006, 08:13 PM

I never took this lesson but we were taught Taekwondo basic, but that was when I was a teenager. I already forgot everything. My husband has a belt in Karate, and they were also taught another Martial Arts thing when he was in the Marine.

ale_jrb · 12-07-2006, 09:54 AM

I took a martial art (can't remember which one :O) a little while ago, but didn't continue on with it for that long.

I know several people who do take one, though, so it is a good skill to have.

reviewer · 12-07-2006, 11:45 PM

I've taken Tae Kwon Do. Personally, I don't consider it more than a sport. If I was mugged, I would surrender my stuff, it's just not worth it. If I was attacked, I'd just go for the softest bits!

jemoelle · 02-12-2007, 11:36 PM

My 9 yr old grandson is taking tae kwon do and he really likes it. It really is good for teaching self discipine. I go and watch him and they teach him different things they can do to protect themselves from strangers depending on if they come from behind or in front of you.

11-04-2006, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
tater03 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Anyone ever take karate? Has anyone ever takin Karate or something along those lines? I think this would be a great idea to learn something like this, if only for self defense. I recently joined our local YMCA and they are offering classes on Karate. I am seriously thinking about signing up.

11-05-2006, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
vicki2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 267	Re: Anyone ever take karate? I never got into it ..even though it's apparently great exercise and a good defense to know.

11-13-2006, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
papia Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 38	Re: Anyone ever take karate? I have learnt karate for personal protection. I feel very very confident .

11-13-2006, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slashmire Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 54	Re: Anyone ever take karate? I remember doing Tae Kwon Do when I was very young; didn't go far into it, but it was interesting nonetheless.

11-13-2006, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
hokeshel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15	Re: Anyone ever take karate? I took Tae Kwon Do. I loved it. A back injury forced me to stop. It is similar to karate only Tae Kwon Do is more kick-based and karate more upper body. Martial arts are great for kids, too. It teaches self-discipline, an appreciation for one's body, self confidence and if necessary,safety.

11-14-2006, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
tater03 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 160	Re: Anyone ever take karate? Well I signed up our two boys at the Y yesterday and they have there first class tomorrow. I am still debating on if I will sign up for a class yet. I am leaning more towards signing up. I just think it would give me more confidence in myself and I would be better able to protect myself.

12-06-2006, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
prue187 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33	Re: Anyone ever take karate? I never took this lesson but we were taught Taekwondo basic, but that was when I was a teenager. I already forgot everything. My husband has a belt in Karate, and they were also taught another Martial Arts thing when he was in the Marine.

12-07-2006, 09:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
ale_jrb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 18	Re: Anyone ever take karate? I took a martial art (can't remember which one :O) a little while ago, but didn't continue on with it for that long. I know several people who do take one, though, so it is a good skill to have.

12-07-2006, 11:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
reviewer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21	Re: Anyone ever take karate? I've taken Tae Kwon Do. Personally, I don't consider it more than a sport. If I was mugged, I would surrender my stuff, it's just not worth it. If I was attacked, I'd just go for the softest bits!

02-12-2007, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
jemoelle Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 47	Re: Anyone ever take karate? My 9 yr old grandson is taking tae kwon do and he really likes it. It really is good for teaching self discipine. I go and watch him and they teach him different things they can do to protect themselves from strangers depending on if they come from behind or in front of you.

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