Beginner Early days
Honestly not to sure why I'm writing this, if I want advice or reassurance or just to vent my thoughts but here we go . . .
So I'm 41, over 300lbs
And at the start of my karate journey, I've got recent experience in lifting and because of this I have a genuinely decent strength base and engine.
But my mobility sucks, I struggle with getting down on my knees to bow, I find the basics and line work ok. I'm no stranger to squats, olympic lifts etc etc. so I'm finding learning the basic kicks ok
But I'm not light on my feet, I don't bounce etc etc
I look at the rest of the class and the higher grades and there is a part of me that just thinks physically it's impossible for me to get there. At the moment my Gi jacket doesn't even close.
I'm determined to stick it out, but it's slowly dawning on me what an uphill battle I've got.
If anyone out there overcome the same I'd love to hear about it
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u/EveningSky3731 3d ago
Are you changing your eating habits at all?
Weight loss in 90% eating habits, 10% exercise.