http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/martial-arts-classes-or-the-gym-is-one-better-than-the-other/ A journey of self discovery through the practice of martial arts. The power to change and grow lies within. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:54:20 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/martial-arts-classes-or-the-gym-is-one-better-than-the-other/#comment-140 Keira James Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:34:31 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/?p=91#comment-140 I practive both Tai-Chi and meditation on my spare time. It is really good for general health.;'. I practive both Tai-Chi and meditation on my spare time. It is really good for general health.;’.

]]> http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/martial-arts-classes-or-the-gym-is-one-better-than-the-other/#comment-20 Dragonfly Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:22:50 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/?p=91#comment-20 Thanks for stopping by Chris. In my experience I have found sparring to be very athletic in the sense that it gives me a great work out. Even 15 minutes of solid sparring can tire you out quickly. Virtually everyone in class finds themselves sweating and trying to catch their breath. Using stances such as dropping down with one knee almost to the ground as you practice a technique over and over is also very tiring as is the kung fu forms when practiced over and over. I have also taken Tai Chi and agree that is not what I called a "good workout" in the traditional sense. However, I now take qigong (aka chi kung) and believe me that can truly work your muscles groups in a way that the faster side does not because you need to work stances moving very slow and deliberate and with control. It can be downright excructiating! At least the style of chi kung that I have practiced. Thanks for stopping by Chris. In my experience I have found sparring to be very athletic in the sense that it gives me a great work out. Even 15 minutes of solid sparring can tire you out quickly. Virtually everyone in class finds themselves sweating and trying to catch their breath. Using stances such as dropping down with one knee almost to the ground as you practice a technique over and over is also very tiring as is the kung fu forms when practiced over and over. I have also taken Tai Chi and agree that is not what I called a “good workout” in the traditional sense. However, I now take qigong (aka chi kung) and believe me that can truly work your muscles groups in a way that the faster side does not because you need to work stances moving very slow and deliberate and with control. It can be downright excructiating! At least the style of chi kung that I have practiced.

]]> http://www.kungfu4women.com/martial-arts/martial-arts-classes-or-the-gym-is-one-better-than-the-other/#comment-19 Chris | Martial Development Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:05:23 +0000 http://www.kungfu4women.com/?p=91#comment-19 In my experience, fighting is not a particularly athletic activity. Practicing and sparring for hours on end, maybe. I've never had a good workout in Tai Chi class. In my experience, fighting is not a particularly athletic activity. Practicing and sparring for hours on end, maybe. I’ve never had a good workout in Tai Chi class.

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