I want to train myself in the martial arts but i'm afraid people will think i am crazy. @im not in great shape

Question

I want to train myself in the martial arts but i'm afraid people will think i am crazy. @im not in great shape

Answer 1

Don't worry about it. Just train in martial arts, eat right, and do cardio. Weight will come off in no time. There are overweight people in just about every martial arts school.

Answer 2

do what you want to do and care less about what others will think. otherwise, you'll never get anything done.

Answer 3

As people may know who read my answers. I'm getting  back into martial arts. I'm out of shape too and if I can't motivate myself to get into shape in the first place then I think I don't have what it takes to be a great teacher to myself. When those last few pushups come up I'll probably say "I'll make it up tomorrow." , but I never will.

     Why do you want to train yourself? Is it a finacial thing? If so then go for it, but there is no substitue for a person that has dedicated themselves to teaching an art that they love. Make sure that is what you find if you should choose to go too a martial arts school. Good luck on teaching yourself or starting at a school.

Answer 4

Don't worry, training will soon fix that. Go for it i say.

Answer 5

Trust yourself and train with your heart and you will be fine.

As far as weight being an issue, I was far overweight, began training again under my Sabumnim's teachings and shed just under 70 lbs in just over 9 months after being away from the art for nearly 8 years. Focus, train hard, and don't give up - You won't find the path you're supposed to walk any other way.

Answer 6

Martial arts are a great way to get into shape! 'Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind' I can't rember who said that but it's a great quote. If people think you're crazy for doing a martial art then they obviously have never tried it.