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Hi, I live on an island in the south Pacific, Rangiroa. The island is only 3.000 people and so there are only basic shops and no really any gym or collective classes. Is it possible to learn a martial art at home? I am thinking maybe if there are some good online lesson, kind of the Nerd Fitness Yoga, or other possibilities Should I start by cleaning the car and painting the wall? Thanks

I'm kinda interested in picking up a martial art to do during the weekend on my off day. Some info about me: I recently started working out. (About two weeks ago) I am a student. Female 5"0' ~43kg What martial arts would you guys recommend? I've never done any sort of martial art before. Thanks for reading!

Hello! So I am looking for someone I can talk to over the next couple of months to keep me responsible. (And of course, to bring support to in return!) Right now I am still working off a spinal injury so my start is rather slow. I have 17 weeks until the start of the Fall semester and I want to be in a better place by then. I have four goals I want to hit: 1. Get out of pain (via stretching, yoga, and therapy). 2. Lose 20 pounds. (Estimate.) 3. Eat primal without eating out much. 4. Try to get to 20 one arm push ups. So a bit about me I guess. I'm 22 years old and work as a freelancer doing graphic design and writing. I have a dog named Voodoo, a beta fish named Budo and a really cool partner. I've been playing sports or doing physical hobbies my whole life and I guess I've always been strong and slightly overweight. I'm a tomboy who loves sparring, wrestling and baking. Two years ago, I was out for a half a year with a knee injury and eight months ago I got hit in the coccyx and been in pain since. I've come to nerd fitness to get support and ideas. I'd consider the ideal partner someone who: 1. Is a biological female but is a real tomboy. 2. Is on Facebook and wiling to exchange names to talk. 3. Is a Martial Artist 4. Has been injured before. 5. Is a Monk or Warrior type. 6. Is looking to lose 30ish pounds and then gain it back in muscle! Of course, I'm more interested in someone active to talk to! Thanks!

I feel like this is a pretty accurate depiction in regards to the experience of learning a new kata. Does this happen to anyone else?

Hello, fellow Monks! I am Taciturnip. I just finished my first NF six week challenge a week ago and am super excited to finally be amongst your ranks. I had been peeking in on the Monk forums for a while and everyone seems really supportive and diverse. My main challenge goals involve losing weight, which is an adventurer goal, but I really like the martial arts and hope to learn and lose weight at the same time. I look forward to training and growing with you all ! Epic Final Quest: Get under 200lbs. I am 5'6 and last time I weighed myself I was 305lb (I am trying hard not to weigh myself yet). I hope after a few challenges I might reach this goal. I also am a performer, so I wanna be fit enough to do my craft without acid reflux or bodily fatigue getting in the way anymore. Main quest: Lose 5lb. I hope I lose more, but five would be nice! One must respect one's bodily temple to get the most out of it in all capacities. If I can't get in shape, I certainly won't be singing or doing much else for very long. Goals: Good Food, Good Foundation: +2Sta/ +1Con I am going to try my best to go paleo! The last challenge I did focused on building up to paleo dieting. It wasn't so bad, but I kind of was giving in by the end of the challenge and throughout last week. I hope to eat paleo for at least six days a week. If 90% of weight loss is diet, I feel this will be the most critical part of my transformation. 7-6 Paleo meal days=A, 5=B, 4=C, 3=D, 2-0=F Strong Body, Strong Walls: +3Str/ +2Con Many of the articles on NV suggest doing resistance training lose weight as well as build muscle. I think this would be nice since I a few potent workouts would go a long way. I also don't really like running and such- I have pretty bad feet. I will be doing the NF Bodyweight Workout to start. I have a kettlebell which I may use for the rows. If I really get good at that, maybe I will start free-weight workout routine. 3-2 Resistance workouts a week=A, 1=C, 0 = F I hope this will be enough a week. Open Mind, Open Doors: +2 Dex/ +1Wis What kind of Monk would I be if I didn't know a Martial Art? This is the goal I think will be the most fun. I did Judo for a few years over the summers outside of college. Last summer my club kind of dissolved. I found another place close to my college campus that has beginner classes for BJJ and Muai Thai. There is a Monday and Saturday introductory class and then Sunday is an open mat day. I atleast want to make the majority of the classes each week. I have alot to learn so i don't want to miss much. 3-2 Intro classes a week=A, 1=C, 0 = F Sing with the Heart, Strike with the Soul: +3Cha/ +1Wis This semester I have oodles of songs to learn! I don't think I will learn them all in time for the end of this year unless get a head start now. Having things memorized and in technichally sound now will make it easier to sing them with feeling later! I will have to count all of the songs I have to learn for which group, Hopefully I will be halfway through memorizing them all by the halfway mark of the challenge. X out of/X songs A, _/X= B, _/X=C, -/X=D, _/X= F [ I need to tally up all the songs still :/ ) That's the gist of my challenge! I will also make one of those Daily Battle Log topics to keep track of stuff instead of an just an Excel sheet on my desktop. A friendly NF user said it helps to publicly post stuff to keep you accountable, so that will be up soon, too.