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Just thinkin of starting

  • 23-09-2006 12:44pm
    #1
    Johnny Blue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭


    hi im 17 and was thinkin of taking up sumthin in self defense can anyone recommened anything for a starter. and in all of these classes does it matter if ur not in the best of shape?? coz i dont wanna look like an idiot surrounded by a load of fit people lol

    thanks for ur help

    John


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  • #2
    Miles Long
    Closed Accounts Posts: 278 ✭✭Miles Long


    Hey man,

    Welcome to the forum! Where are you based?


  • #3
    Morse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭Morse


    Johnny Blue wrote:
    hi im 17 and was thinkin of taking up sumthin in self defense can anyone recommened anything for a starter. and in all of these classes does it matter if ur not in the best of shape?? coz i dont wanna look like an idiot surrounded by a load of fit people lol

    thanks for ur help

    John


    First off you'll most likely be grouped with a number of other beginners and not thrown in the deep end with lot experienced players. However if thats the case those same people have been in your shoes and will be very understanding of your position.

    I don't know where your located, but my advise would be to drop into a number of clubs and see whats available. In my experience most people walk into a club and just know its for them.

    For clubs in your area try picking up 'Irish fighter' magazine and go through the various club adds in it.


  • #4
    Jimkel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 590 ✭✭✭Jimkel


    Johnny Blue wrote:
    hi im 17 and was thinkin of taking up sumthin in self defense can anyone recommened anything for a starter. and in all of these classes does it matter if ur not in the best of shape?? coz i dont wanna look like an idiot surrounded by a load of fit people lol

    thanks for ur help

    John

    Hi if your interested In Karate and from Around Dublin heres a link to a map of Dublins USKF Shotokan clubs http://uskf.org/NewsInfo/Clubs/tabid/13199/Default.aspx
    Very student focused and You will find people of all ages and fitness levels.


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