Comments on: Aikido or Boxing classes?

By: TheGrandOnion

TheGrandOnion — Tue, 04 May 2010 02:08:59 +0000

One or the other isn’t going to accomplish what you want. Boxing will burn calories and you’ll see some definition in your arms but you’re not going to increase muscle mass simply by crashing your mitts into a bag.

If you want muscle, take weight lifting. Those resistence exercises will, over time, increase muscle, and not just in one spot. AFter all, if you want overall muscle development, how would either aikido or boxing increase your leg muscles??

Don’t overlook diet either!!
YOu can workout in all 3 sports til you’re blue but if you’re taking in too many calories you’ll never see the muscle development in, say, your midsection b/c of the layer of fat over it.
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By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 04 May 2010 01:56:59 +0000

If getting into shape is your big priority, boxing, is definetly the one to take. That is one of the bad things that is brought up about Aikido, it’s lack of good fitness. Aikidoka do get in some shape, but, compared to boxing, there is no contest. Boxing will work you hard. They work you so hard because you actually fight. Aikidio there is no fighting so, no need to get in that great of shape ever.

Boxing is better for self defense too. An Aikidoka would just get pounded by most boxers. Think about it…see how a boxer trains? See how an Aikidoka trains? A boxer is far more tougher than an Aikidoka. The only ones that may pull it off against a boxer are the black belts, maybe.
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By: ghost_warrur

ghost_warrur — Tue, 04 May 2010 01:21:59 +0000

Boxing involves a great deal more conditioning and understands that conditioning the body is as important as developing the skills used in combat. Bruce Lee, too, understood this and believed it so important that he was arguably the most fit human in recorded history.
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By: dmja 45

dmja 45 — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:33:59 +0000

Aikido wasn't designed that way,it an calmer style,opponents do more movements being lead around in his direction then suddenly reversed.Taking other fighting arts broadens your arsenal.
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By: Dood (8th account)

Dood (8th account) — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:59 +0000

boxing
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By: Shiro Kuma

Shiro Kuma — Mon, 03 May 2010 23:17:59 +0000

Unfortunately most aikido dojos don’t focus much on actual physical exercise. If it’s possible, why not train in both? Or at least keep both options open. But if boxing is something you’ve always wanted to try, then by all means, go for it!

IMO, when choosing what martial art/sport to take up, don’t worry too much about whether (people think) it’s "street effective", "realistic", "traditional", etc. and go for what you feel comfortable training in.
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By: Lex

Lex — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:45:59 +0000

Only a month and you can already judge it’s not getting you in shape? I wish diet plans were that easy. Before you quit you might want to consider the possibility of putting unrealistic expectations on yourself and Aikido. One month is not a lot of time to get into shape in anything. I had a woman go through an intese karate class and it took well over six months before she started seeing results. When I returned home after 18 months and started training, it took me one year before I built back the muscle and strength I lost during my absense.

It’s not a diet pill ad where you have this lean guy with a pack standing next to his chunky "before" photo saying "In three weeks, I lost 65 lbs on ultra slim diet pills." Yeah right.
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