What should I know before starting my first Karate lessons?

[HanikoOdi]

Hi there ! A couple of days ago i was just looking in on what self defence i should know and what would be the best one for me and i heard that karate is a very popular sport in my country and so i thought i would start it because a lot of my best friends from my school do it and say i should know it because its an excellent self defence and so I wondered if there's anything i should know before starting it. : )

[John_Cobretti]

That Karate is shit

Seriously, it's crap

I've seen Amateur heavyweight boxer dudes drop down life long karate guys who own their own dojo

[John_Cobretti]

Also you should know that pepper spray or taser is the best form of self defense

[HanikoOdi]

Yeah but its my culture sorta since im from japan and im a girl anyway so i could sorta use it or just something good to know :/

[John_Cobretti]

Yeah it's great for physical fitness and discipline, don't get me wrong
I was just sayin' that it's not very good as a fighting style.. I've been into professional fighting for quite a few years and most of the professional fighters consider Karate ineffective

[HanikoOdi]

Ohh yeah

[molonski2]

Stretch , and cardio fitness.
I did karate for years , it's a good thing to do , it's more about attitude , but to be a black belt is more about commitment and how far you wish to go.

[WhitneySnow]

Watch Cobra Kai. Really good drama on Netflix about karate.

[HanikoOdi]

I know but i don't have access to netflix anyways

[strateguy632]

Drink enough water , more than minimum, as you develop new muscles

[jahaims]

Take mma classes, jeet kune do, judo or bjj. Karate will help you some but would not be as practical as some other martial arts as far as self defense goes.

[tfan1]

Be flexible, limber, quick, you will always be doing exercise stretching probably. Watch Bruce Lee movies 👍🙂

[Pohjolan]

Bring showering slippers, spare underwear, a towel, don't wear jewels and tie your hair.

Also don't eat less than one hour before training.

[LiamJHayden]

Just make sure it is a reputable dojo and not a belt mill.

[Drewtate]

Karate doesn't work in real life

[Fireguy17]

it takes a lot of practice to get good.

[RedInnocent69]

Nothing. That’s the point.

[LunarEclipse433]

Start stretching.