Boxing/Karate 2nd time asking, please advise

[Gman 0]

Now that I am full of energy, I was debating joing a boxing gym or Karate. I am not sure how smart of an idea that would be with the port and band. Anyone out there currently do the above clubs?

Happy Holidays!!!

Greg

[Jodi_620 37]

Once you are healed you should not have any problems with performing any type of exercise. If you were to feel discomfort talk to your doctor.

[littlefroggy 0]

I took karate before and LOVED it!! (Pre-surgery, in college, when I was about the same weight... however, after their workouts, I could do 100 sit ups, 100 push ups, 100 leg lifts, etc! I felt SO in shape, even though I was still heavy!!)

There is a karate studio within walking distance of my house and I am thinking about going there. You should be able to do karate, but I don't think you want to risk getting punched in the gut while boxing!!

In karate they won't really punch you hard! And, if you are in a place that does contact, they will be able to work with you not getting punched in the stomach.

I say YES to karate, NO to boxing... but talk to your doctor too!

Edited December 23, 2008 by littlefroggy

[sensei 0]

I do muy thai, kickboxing and boxing. Most of the workout should be cardio in nature. I did spar a bit 2 weeks after surgery but I had on a big muy thai ab sheild. I had no problems. Kicking was interesting (abs are sued a bit in high kicks and rotation). Doc said after 2 weeks cardio is fine and after 1st month go for it.

I still haven't done an ab workout or grappling yet. I want to see how things go and start slow. Since the holidays are here I'll probably wait till after the 1st.

[Gman 0]

Thanks for all the help!!!