Since I only started half way through October 2012, it may be too early to conclude anything about the effect of karate on my appearance. however, I do look different - better - since my body shape has changed. My waist is narrower (I know, I've measured). My stomach is flatter and my thighs don't wobble. I haven't lost weight, but I suspect I have more muscle and a little less fat. Don't get too excited, I won't turn heads in a bikini, my face is unchanged and I'm still 41 years old. Karate does not have the power to change that, but it can make you look better. I suspect this effect is more noticeable for people like me who were previously totally unfit - the curve of improvement is steep! Another good thing to add it that karate doesn't make you bulky in the way lifting weights would and it also develops all muscles not just one area like tennis or cycling. Overall, I'm very pleased with the effects and would highly recommend karate to all.
One thing makes me a little sad now that I have come to enjoy and be interested in karate. I am very unlikely to ever be good at it because of my age. This is true for most sports, but starting age 41 is just too late. If I ever get good, I'll always know I could have been better if I'd started at 15 or 20. Still, better late then never.
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