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#430561 - 10/19/10 09:38 PM Why do you train?
Ames Veteran Registered: 05/29/05 Posts: 1117	I believe this has been discussed before, but it would be interesting to get new members opinion, or hear the opinion of forum veterans (whose ideas of why they train may have changed). So, why do you? Edited by Ames (10/19/10 09:39 PM) _________________________ "Seek not to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought." --Basho
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#430566 - 10/20/10 03:43 AM Re: Why do you train? [Re: Ames]
Prizewriter Professional Poster Registered: 10/23/05 Posts: 2546	These days, it's purely fitness. Lots of yoga (some pilates too) running, weights (not as much as I use to due to other demands). Doing some neijia training and recreational Judo once a week, again for health reasons. _________________________ "Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food" Hippocrates.
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#430567 - 10/20/10 04:28 AM Re: Why do you train? [Re: Prizewriter]
Ives Enthusiast Registered: 04/25/05 Posts: 691 Loc: the Netherlands	I train, just like when I started, to be physically active. The karate-training I do challanges me physically aswell as mentally. For me it's a great combination. Next to this I do some running and hiking to train endurance. _________________________ Ives
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#430569 - 10/20/10 10:04 AM Re: Why do you train? [Re: Ives]
TaekwonDoFan Member Registered: 01/23/10 Posts: 269	For fitness, to keep a healthy mind set, and not to be afraid if I was walking in the dark.
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#430571 - 10/20/10 11:00 AM Re: Why do you train? [Re: TaekwonDoFan]
MattJ Free Rhinoplasty! Prolific Registered: 11/25/04 Posts: 15629 Loc: York PA. USA	Like PW, mostly fitness at this point. My real self defense comes from living in a decent neighborhood and not doing dumb sh1t anymore. Also, I enjoy it, and it's a great stress reliever. When I can't punch a customer at work, or some jackass on the road, I go home and hit the heavy bag. _________________________ "In case you ever wondered what it's like to be knocked out, it's like waking up from a nightmare only to discover it wasn't a dream." -Forrest Griffin
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#430573 - 10/20/10 11:51 AM Re: Why do you train? [Re: MattJ]
cxt Professional Poster Registered: 09/11/03 Posts: 5767 Loc: USA	When I was younger---self-defense. Then when I stopped hanging out in dodgy bars and with sketchy people....more for fitness/health Now I train because I enjoy doing it. I'm a better "me" because of my practice. I hope. _________________________ I did battle with ignorance today.......and ignorance won. Huey.
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#430576 - 10/20/10 01:13 PM Re: Why do you train? [Re: Ames]
iaibear Veteran Registered: 08/24/05 Posts: 1274 Loc: upstate New York	Gotta keep moving. I am no longer young enough to fudge it. Four Aikido classes a week, two to learn how, two traditional for fun. And occasional Iaido visits to the local aerobics room with its wood floor, high ceiling and mirror walls. No way am I going to rot in a chair with two dozen pill bottles for company. Edited by iaibear (10/20/10 01:17 PM)
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#430579 - 10/20/10 03:54 PM Re: Why do you train? [Re: iaibear]
TaekwonDoFan Member Registered: 01/23/10 Posts: 269	You know, exercise has NEVER been a stress reliever for me. In fact, when I'm stressed, exercise can add to my stress. I just exercise to get the juices flowing, and because it makes me more alert. I don't see that, however, as "relieving stress", but maybe I'm just splitting hairs. I like the TKD exercises, so long as they're done at a level I'm comfortable with.
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#430594 - 10/21/10 04:12 PM Re: Why do you train? [Re: TaekwonDoFan]
Raul Perez Professional Poster Registered: 08/08/02 Posts: 2805 Loc: Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA	At this point it doesnt feel right if I dont train. Kinda like a part of my well being. When I started... Self Defense. I was already in good physical condition when I started from football, wrestling, and weight training. _________________________ "I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey"
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#430611 - 10/23/10 12:26 AM Re: Why do you train? [Re: Raul Perez]
TimmyJ Newbie Registered: 10/22/10 Posts: 13 Loc: New Zealand	To keep fit and I just love to fight. Planning on jumping in the cage in a few more years _________________________ Pain is weakness leaving the body The more you sweat in the gym the less you bleed in battle
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