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That is an impressive accomplishment, sir! Well done, and keep at it!Hello all, I’ve revived this post to let you guys know I’ve lost 85lbs in last 3-4 months. I was hoping to make an attempt at the martial art again. There was a gentleman here that trained Bujinkan in Charlotte NC an I was hoping he may show up with information on that club as my attempts to reach them have failed. Thanks much!
Aaron
Hello all, I’ve revived this post to let you guys know I’ve lost 85lbs in last 3-4 months. I was hoping to make an attempt at the martial art again. There was a gentleman here that trained Bujinkan in Charlotte NC an I was hoping he may show up with information on that club as my attempts to reach them have failed. Thanks much!
Aaron
Hello all, I’ve revived this post to let you guys know I’ve lost 85lbs in last 3-4 months. I was hoping to make an attempt at the martial art again. There was a gentleman here that trained Bujinkan in Charlotte NC an I was hoping he may show up with information on that club as my attempts to reach them have failed. Thanks much!
Aaron
Very much agree. It is difficult for the majority of "average" weight people to workout regularly, whether it is because of their schedule of just a lack of want-to. Working out alone, especially when just starting out is tough and tougher to stay motivated. Not sure why but you seem set on Ninjutsu even though it is quite a distance away. I never discourage an overweight person from working out and I am mindful to monitor them more closely, at least early on, to make sure they are doing ok. I suggest you talk to the instructor and hear his explanation and expectations. It sounds like you really got messed up from only two classes so it doesn't sound like the right place for you.This is Bujinkan Ninjutsu in Charlotte NC. Yes this is drills only and no sparing, just instructional. I know my fitness level caused most of my discomfort but are overweight individuals frowned upon in MA because they lack the ability to be a good uke? Im not sure if I should just get some DVD's to watch and practice at home until I can lose some weight. I like the part of having people to go work with and feel a part of something. Being at home by myself will be much harder to stick with and be successful.
I feel as if overweight ukes are much more useful for demonstrating techniques. When I do open up a school of my own, I would certainly prefer overweight or hyper muscular ukes; it's all fine and dandy to demonstrate techniques on people shorter and lighter than you, but how would you demonstrate how your technique matches up against opponents heavier, stronger and taller than you?but are overweight individuals frowned upon in MA because they lack the ability to be a good uke? .
a few points,I feel as if overweight ukes are much more useful for demonstrating techniques. When I do open up a school of my own, I would certainly prefer overweight or hyper muscular ukes; it's all fine and dandy to demonstrate techniques on people shorter and lighter than you, but how would you demonstrate how your technique matches up against opponents heavier, stronger and taller than you?
It's good to be able to demonstrate on different folks. I shy away from using overweight folks too much for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the falls are typically harder on them. Secondly, if they are significantly overweight, techniques may require some adjustment. I want to teach the most general form of the technique first, then teach how to vary it. Also, it's harder to slow things down and show specific points when the uke isn't able to hold a mid-point position (or I'm unable to support their weight to show the position). All of this can be true with heavily muscled people, as well. I had a training partner who was a bodybuilder, and his flexibility was crap, as was his ability to hold a position (due to flexibility). Of course, he was pretty dense, so harder to support while stopping than someone else his height.I feel as if overweight ukes are much more useful for demonstrating techniques. When I do open up a school of my own, I would certainly prefer overweight or hyper muscular ukes; it's all fine and dandy to demonstrate techniques on people shorter and lighter than you, but how would you demonstrate how your technique matches up against opponents heavier, stronger and taller than you?