Martial Arts

[ShyGirl]

Speaking solely from my point of view as a brand new student:

Karate class has improved my physical well being (I no longer fall down quite as much)

Karate class has improved my mental well being (I no longer cry throughout the entire class)

Can they build a better community - of course, but every human is capable of that. It is whether or not they choose to. There are many civic, spiritual and community based organizations out there attempting to do just that. Not everybody who helps out is a practicer of any form of martial arts.

Karate class is still kind of scary to me as somebody who advocates peace. However, if I can prevent harm from someone who is intent upon causing it, then I am not advocating violence.

BTW, can you please get rid of the "&nbsp" in your posts. It's quite annoying.

Just a thought - Instead of the karate form of martial arts, it sounds like you might be better suited to Tai Chi (or Taiji or Qigong). You learn a lot of the same moves as in karate, but you move very s - l - o - w. It helps a lot with your balance and coordination. I know that Russell Therrien teaches courses in Southern Maryland and he used to offer classes on base.

Here's a web site that I found when I googled his name:
http://www.daoiststudies.org/scholars.php?cmd=list&userid=1013

 

[dbquad1993]

I know that Russell Therrien teaches courses in Southern Maryland and he used to offer classes on base.

Here's a web site that I found when I googled his name:
http://www.daoiststudies.org/scholars.php?cmd=list&userid=1013

He still teaches on base (wednesday evenings I believe) and then at the Solomons Urgent Care building on Thursday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tai Chi is a most excellent form of martial arts training that aids in functional living as well.