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I'm not going to be one of those obnoxious noob type posters, but after my first TKD class my whole body is sore, hamstrings, back, shoulders, etc. I was wondering if I should go to class tonight, or let my body heal? I can still kick and punch, just not with a lot of power and speed right now. I definitely want to go, but I don't want to waste a free class if I'm not going to get anything out of it.
Don't get me wrong, I used to workout regularly and am well accustomed to soreness. In a gym atmosphere, depending on the workout and the level of pain, you were better off doing something light, or just letting your body recover more before going back in. What I'm not used to is how the principles apply to martial arts training. When I tried to do a front kick real fast I felt like my hamstring was ripping apart. So, I was just wondering if there was a point in going to the class. Definitely not discouraged... more suprised I'm sore than anything.
Don't get me wrong, I used to workout regularly and am well accustomed to soreness. In a gym atmosphere, depending on the workout and the level of pain, you were better off doing something light, or just letting your body recover more before going back in. What I'm not used to is how the principles apply to martial arts training. When I tried to do a front kick real fast I felt like my hamstring was ripping apart. So, I was just wondering if there was a point in going to the class. Definitely not discouraged... more suprised I'm sore than anything.
Just because one went to a gym and is accustomed to soreness, doesnt lend that the same type of soreness will be felt. I've always known, and definately can attest, that hyper extending arms and legs without a target of slight resistance can have detrimental effects.
This is what I would do:
Return to my scheduled class;
Seek out the instructor, and discuss.
Seek out a physician and discuss.
__________________ What do I know? Since I didn't post my styles or experience, I have no experience, no knowledge, no say.
That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
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47 MartialMan,
You have to go to class consistantly that is the hardest part of the martial arts. You get there and your Sensei/Instructor takes over. It's the getting there part where people fall down. Consistancy is the hardest thing of life in general. Make your own adjustments throw out what you don't want and keep what you want. Don't hyperextend on the kick hold back a fraction. Take it from an old man who has had arthroscopic knee surgery between both legs three times. keep going, never stop.
Thanks,
Sensei Tom
I'm going to add one thing. You shouldn't be trying to do fast kicks with full power in them right from the start. You need to give your tendons and muscles time to learn how to deal with the new types of strain, and you need time to learn the proper form. I'm not saying do them half-assed, just put more focus into maintaining the proper form of them and, once you feel you have it, begin speeding them up. After awhile, ask your instructor for pointers on your form. This will slow you down again as you try to incorporate the new bits of information, then you'll start speeding up again, and the cycle will continue. Each time, your "starting" point will have more power and more speed as you become more comfortable with the move.
Ok, I guess two things.
My response on whether to go hinges on the level of pain. If you hurt so bad that you think you actually injured something, you should see a doctor. If it's just a lot of pain, but you don't think anything's torn, take an anti-inflammatory like aspirin and then go. Let the instructor know what happened, make sure to stretch out before class, and do your best.
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I went to the class, thanks all. After I warmed up and stretched I was able to get through the class... barely. I can't imagine how much pain I'm gonna be in tomorrow but the important thing is that I went anyway.
thats great u went man.
I've been in taekwondo for a long time and I'll tell you, I still remember my first class...or actually to be more precise the morning after. it sucked..up to that point in my life I had never been that sore. But its good to be sore just as long as u dont pull anything and its good to keep going and training hard.
47 MartialMan,
You have to go to class consistantly that is the hardest part of the martial arts. You get there and your Sensei/Instructor takes over. It's the getting there part where people fall down. Consistancy is the hardest thing of life in general. Make your own adjustments throw out what you don't want and keep what you want. Don't hyperextend on the kick hold back a fraction. Take it from an old man who has had arthroscopic knee surgery between both legs three times. keep going, never stop.
Thanks,
Sensei Tom
Why are you telling me this?
I dont recall saying about NOT going to class.
__________________ What do I know? Since I didn't post my styles or experience, I have no experience, no knowledge, no say.
That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
Hey, my post count has the same palaverment tone as anyone elses'
I went to the class, thanks all. After I warmed up and stretched I was able to get through the class... barely. I can't imagine how much pain I'm gonna be in tomorrow but the important thing is that I went anyway.
Pain, discomfort, soreness have different perspectives and tolerances.
Keep going
__________________ What do I know? Since I didn't post my styles or experience, I have no experience, no knowledge, no say.
That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
Hey, my post count has the same palaverment tone as anyone elses'
If you are just experiencing muscle soreness, I suggest you take a few days off to recover and when you go back to training you won't be as sore next time. The more you go the less sore you will become each time
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