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jh5 · 10-28-2009, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Xander

I don't think so. A lot of martial arts teach you how to use your strength against strong opponents. Like, I'm not particularly muscly, but I've taken down guys who are in practice (and I mean some real hardcore practice, like actually hitting each other practice) and I've also honed some precision skills to hit pressure points and vital areas that don't require a lot of strength, just really the right mental capabilities.

well most people don't know about that and rely on mucsles

Xander · 10-28-2009, 04:30 PM

Yeah, but that means that muscles don't necessarily make a strong person, but can be a quality.

jh5 · 10-28-2009, 10:28 PM

you'll still need some to fight

Ruby · 11-01-2009, 05:19 PM

No. Xander is right.

Karate will show almost no VISUAL physical difference in a person. However it will condition their body to be very strong. Your endurance, strength, and energy and flexibility will skyrocket.

I took karate for 5 years and i physically looked the same from when I started. However I was alot stronger than I looked. I was able to outmuscle the biggest guy on our football team and he was 2 times as ripped and as big as I was. If you're looking to look stronger /beef up/drop fat/ that is a different story.

But I strongly believe that pure strength training will always get you stronger than muscle size/strength training.

People who are mentally and physically strong and who are experienced at weilding that strength are the strongest.


10-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#50 (permalink)
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10-28-2009, 10:28 PM	#51 (permalink)
jh5 Banned dancing with the devil Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dancing with the devil Posts: 75 Friend Codes	you'll still need some to fight


11-01-2009, 05:19 PM	#52 (permalink)
Ruby Paratroopa Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 120 Friend Codes	No. Xander is right. Karate will show almost no VISUAL physical difference in a person. However it will condition their body to be very strong. Your endurance, strength, and energy and flexibility will skyrocket. I took karate for 5 years and i physically looked the same from when I started. However I was alot stronger than I looked. I was able to outmuscle the biggest guy on our football team and he was 2 times as ripped and as big as I was. If you're looking to look stronger /beef up/drop fat/ that is a different story. But I strongly believe that pure strength training will always get you stronger than muscle size/strength training. People who are mentally and physically strong and who are experienced at weilding that strength are the strongest.