Can a fat person do martial arts/self defense?

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  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    You could defo do it. Prior to my kids I was a 1st dan black belt in both karate and kickboxing despite being 3 stone over the top end of my BMI. I let it go by the by after the kids and never got back into it because of dodgy knees. A good instructor will push you to achieve your best without damaging you. And you will possibly get a little addicted too. Best of luck on your journey
  • Elsie_Brownraisin
    Elsie_Brownraisin Posts: 786 Member
    Guessing you don't like watching old kung fu movies :tongue: The answer is yes. Good example:

    Sammo Hung. He is trained in Kung Fu, Karate, and Hapkido

    I was going to say the same - he is very nimble!!
  • KameHameHaaaa
    KameHameHaaaa Posts: 837 Member
    I took tang soo do and kajukenbo for 11 years. Second Dan black belt. I was also always big. It wasn't a problem until I ruptured a disc in my back and found out I had degenerative disc disease... >_<

    once I lose more of the weight I gained after surgery im going to take up martial arts again. Although I think its a good idea to get the go ahead from both a Dr and the head of whichever dojo you choose.

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