I used to do kendo and loved it. I tried taking a kung fu course for a phys. ed. requirement at college and hated it.
Martial arts are not some magical thing you do; this isn't anime, people. They're just highly refined methods of bringing the hurt to someone.
Kendo was very good exercise; the time we did 1,200 suburi for the new year (100 per month) was quite the workout. I regret dropping it due to schedule problems. However much I enjoyed it, though, I don't really think it conferred any special advantages to me as an engineer compared to any other form of exercise.
Martial arts are not some magical thing you do; this isn't anime, people. They're just highly refined methods of bringing the hurt to someone.
Kendo was very good exercise; the time we did 1,200 suburi for the new year (100 per month) was quite the workout. I regret dropping it due to schedule problems. However much I enjoyed it, though, I don't really think it conferred any special advantages to me as an engineer compared to any other form of exercise.