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Should I Take Martial Arts?
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I too have a parent who is very into Martial Arts. Specifically Shaolin Kung Fu and I remember learning a few things when I was younger, but don’t think that Kung Fu is the “Martial art for me”. Tai Chi is something that I have also had an interest in and I think that not only is it a wonderful relaxation art, but also a great way to get back into shape. The only thing is that you will need to be dedicated to it. You already know that though I am sure. Just do what you feel is best for you and don’t let anyone steer you in another direction. My opinion would be yes, start Tai Chi, but do it for yourself and nobody else. You may really like it and it can be life changing, but if you are not ready to start and feel like you might not enjoy it all that much, then there are so many other options that you have that you might like. It doesn’t have to be Martial Arts. You can join a dance class, start swimming, go for a walk every night for 20 + minutes, etc. Do something that YOU want to do and something that you think YOU will enjoy and have fun with. Good luck and well wishes to you.
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No, don’t do it.Save the environment.
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You don’t need to be in shape for tai chi, tai chi will get you in shape at your own pace. There are many tai chi players who are not thin including myself. I stopped doing tai chi and qigong for many years and just started again I’m not as flexible as I once was but I’m getting there again. I studied the yang style and teach it now after a long lay off. I suggest you study the Yang style( 24 forms) because the Chen and Wu styles is harder for beginners. If you need to get motivated and learn more about tai chi check out the site below It has Good reference material and videos that you can watch on their site. Good luck, hope you decide to study tai chi it will prepare you too for other martial arts styles if you change your mind later in life.
http://bluesparrowtaichi.blogspot.com/
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I think you like it, you want to do it, and you are just looking for excuses for being lazy. Move your lazy bum and just do it!
The most important concern about being overweight and building fat in your body is not in how you look. It’s about your health, especially after you get older. Don’t wait until it’s too late to regret.
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Apologies for making the assumption that you were being lazy.
I had very similar issue when I was young and I wasn’t overweight. The self esteem issue can happen to anyone regardless of their physical appearance, intelligence, social skills, etc.
The only “cure” I think is by making the first step and just doing it. That way you’ll slowly learn to accept yourself the way you are. It’s going to be very hard, especially in the start, so you need to be very brave.
Don’t worry about how other people think of you or whether they will laugh at you. You’ll realize that most people can actually accept that everyone has their limitations in one way or another. And those who like to look for others’ mistakes or something to laugh at will behave the same way to anyone. I’ve learnt to ignore them and I feel free and much happier once I managed to do that.
I just watched this video the other day about this guy with no arms and no legs who is living a happy live by accepting himself the way he is and appreciating what he has instead of feeling sorry for what he doesn’t have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ZuKF3dxCY
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I absolutely think you should take martial arts, and Tai Chi in particular (which, in my humble opinion, sounds just right for you).
I was once rather out of shape myself, and realized that if I didn’t do something to change that, there was a good possibility that it could quite literally be the death of me. Taking martial arts has gotten me in much better shape, both from the physical activity of the martial arts itself and from a very wise master who got after me to exercise outside of the school as well (I get a gym membership through my job).
So, as I said before, go for it. It will help your health and view on not just physical education but life as well, and as you said, you may never get another oportunity like the one you’ve got now with your parents’ Tai Chi teacher.
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First, I want to say that being able to be taught under a Grandmaster is a huge opportunity. It’s also a great opportunity to learn in a small class environment where you don’t have to share space with 20+ students as you do in some other schools. It gives your instructor more time with you, which is exactly what you need to excel in any martial art. I would definitely agree that Tai Chi is probably the martial art for you. I wouldn’t worry about being out of shape…many people are when they first start their training. You will get into better shape as time goes on. Don’t pass up this opportunity! Good teachers are hard to find. You may never find someone up to par with the instructor you’ve already found.
Personal experience.
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