I stated in another thread I started that I feel exercise is important and something everyone should partake in, so long as they're physically capable. I think exercise, for me, elevates my mood, makes me feel better about myself and gives me energy for the day. Sometimes it's a chore, but I try to force myself to get a work out in daily, even if it's a quick half-hour of cardio or something.
That being said, I used to HATE exercising when I was younger and getting into martial arts/combat sports is what sparked my interest in exercise.
I started off taking Kenpo and Jujutsu, which are both Japanese martial arts. Jujutsu is often pronounced Jujitsu and it what modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu is derived from. When I got a little older I started taking Judo, which is also derived from Jujutsu, and then finally BJJ. I know train in BJJ and kickboxing.
I really want to get into Muay Thai at some point for the kicks and clinch positions they teach; it's super interesting stuff.
I've never fought competitively as I really have no interest in that, but I have friends that do and they seem to love it. I'm not sure what kind of money is in it at the amateur level, though.
Anyone else here into boxing, kickboxing or maybe some kind of martial arts?
I really love combat sports because they changed my life for the better. Not only do I feel confident in defending myself physically from an attacker but I also feel I can protect people around me that I care about and, to be honest, I wouldn't be in the shape I am in today without combat sports. They honestly changed my life, Brazilian jiu-jitsu being the main one that really caught my interest.
That being said, I used to HATE exercising when I was younger and getting into martial arts/combat sports is what sparked my interest in exercise.
I started off taking Kenpo and Jujutsu, which are both Japanese martial arts. Jujutsu is often pronounced Jujitsu and it what modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu is derived from. When I got a little older I started taking Judo, which is also derived from Jujutsu, and then finally BJJ. I know train in BJJ and kickboxing.
I really want to get into Muay Thai at some point for the kicks and clinch positions they teach; it's super interesting stuff.
I've never fought competitively as I really have no interest in that, but I have friends that do and they seem to love it. I'm not sure what kind of money is in it at the amateur level, though.
Anyone else here into boxing, kickboxing or maybe some kind of martial arts?
I really love combat sports because they changed my life for the better. Not only do I feel confident in defending myself physically from an attacker but I also feel I can protect people around me that I care about and, to be honest, I wouldn't be in the shape I am in today without combat sports. They honestly changed my life, Brazilian jiu-jitsu being the main one that really caught my interest.
If you're frightened of dying, and you're holding on, you'll see devils tearing your life away. But if you've made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.
