Can fat kid learn martial art?

Question

please help

Answer 1

yes absoulutely

Answer 2

Yes, absolutely

Answer 3

Martial arts is a great way to Burn body fat , and since the workout range from 1-2 hours long, you really dont realize how much work ur doing, but yes a fat kid can learn martial arts and he wont be a fat kid anymore if he dedicates himself

Answer 4

Absolutely, a larger person can learn almost any martial art, with few exceptions. These few exceptions really aren't a big deal either. For instance, a martial art that larger people might not be able to do is Capoeira, which is an acrobatic/dancing martial arts that requires hand stands and flips. Most martial arts are nothing like that, however.

Here's a list of martial arts that larger individuals can learn with no problems:

Karate (shotokan, kenpo, etc)

Tae Kwon Do (don't worry about high kicks, just kick at waist)

Wing Chun

Hung Gar

Northern Praying Mantis (southern too, but southern sucks)

Eagle Claw Kung Fu

Muay Thai

Judo (really good for larger peeps)

Jujitsu (and Brazilian Jujitsu, also good for big guys)

Tai Chi

Ba Gua

Hsing I

Krav Maga

Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Kendo

The list goes on, but I think that is good enough. You can type any of those into Google or Wikipedia to get some info about them. Martial arts that focus on upper body attacking or throws or grappling are all very good for persons with more weight. Don't let anyone discourage you or tell you that you cannot fight, never give up and you will show everyone how great you can be.

Happy Training

Answer 5

As far as I remember, sumo qualifies as a martial art.

Answer 6

It's actually good excersize and will raise self esteem as well.

Answer 7

I heard a thing on Spike TV or VS or something like that where Frank Mir was talking about his weight as a child is what got him into Martial Arts.  He's gained a little weight back after his motorcycle crash, but at most stages in his athletic career he has a highly developed physique.

Answer 8

No. They have a scale at the door and will turn you away if you weigh too much.

OF COURSE!!! I personally like martial arts more than say, baseball or soccer. Less running.

Answer 9

Absolutely.  

A bonus is that as the fat kid learns the martial art he will find himself less and less fat.

Answer 10

Yes, if he or she works hard enough they will eventually lose all of that fat.

Answer 11

yea lol

Answer 12

Yes.

Not only do you learn a martial art, but you lose weight real fast!

Take it from me -- I KNOW!

Answer 13

take it from me kid i started martial arts at the age of 11 and i was 5 4 and i was 210 i was not the smallest guy in the world and martial arts got me to where i am now. check out my myspace because other then being in the army i do personal mixed martial art training. www.myspace.com/infantryman44004