So I tapped to an anxiety attack...

**Hiro Protagonist** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 11:44am

Just a completely different thing you might want to consider:

Do you consider fighting an outlet for negative feelings?
Because, then, why not consider bagwork, or, in general, a standup sport that rewards raging?

Before I became the guy that comes to the Throwdown wearing bunny ears, I and, in general, stores as much aggression in him as a pudgy Pommerian, I was always glad I could give my hate to Uncle Heavybag when I needed to.

**crappler** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 11:46am

Originally Posted by Vorpal

I tap more than Gregory Hines. I tap like I'm sending Morse code. When I roll I tap so much it sounds like I'm putting on a roof.

Don't worry about it. Keep training. Have fun. Really I think the hardest thing is to learn to have fun when you're rolling. If you can do that everything else gets real easy.

I tap so often the hair salon next door thinks the dojo is a drummers practice studio.

**XXIV** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 11:48am

Originally Posted by Hiro Protagonist

Just a completely different thing you might want to consider:

Do you consider fighting an outlet for negative feelings?
Because, then, why not consider bagwork, or, in general, a standup sport that rewards raging?

Before I became the guy that comes to the Throwdown wearing bunny ears, I and, in general, stores as much aggression in him as a pudgy Pommerian, I was always glad I could give my hate to Uncle Heavybag when I needed to.

I'm doing that also, going to kickboxing tonight.

**RWaggs** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 12:06pm

Originally Posted by XXIV

I'm doing that also, going to kickboxing tonight.

XXIV in 2 years:

**Hiro Protagonist** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 12:18pm

That is good to hear. Probably one more thought, though: Don't overexpose yourself. Especially if you are looking to achieve a considerable weight loss, and having difficulties managing the feelings you experience while training, take time to train alone.

Like, bagwork, shadowboxing, running, or lifting. It will give you the time to confront your demons on your own, without having to make smiley-face for the guy who holds your pads.

**XXIV** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 12:21pm

If I wake up and transform into Jennifer Lopez it will be the crowning achievement of my life. And science.

**lordbd** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 12:51pm

Originally Posted by XXIV

I don't think it's stupid at all. I've just recently started reading about theravada meditation, where you breathe and allow thoughts to come to you and accept them for what they are - acknowledging them instead of burying them and then letting them go.

Some people who have great products out there to learn mindfulness meditation:

John Kabat-Zinn
Mark Williams

Two researchers/clinicians who are doing great work on mindfulness for anxiety: Orsillo and Roemer

http://www.mindfulwaythroughanxietyb...book/Home.html

**XXIV** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 2:00pm

I also have a question about rolls in Judo (somersault type rolls), should I just ask it in this thread instead of cluttering up the technique forums?

**ermghoti** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 2:11pm

Maybe Basic Techniques, so as to benefit all current and future noobz?

Oh, and I tap a few times while I'm stretching, just to stay sharp.

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 7/25/2012 2:26pm

Originally Posted by XXIV

My coach got on my ass about making fun of myself and my weight in class, he said that it would poison my mental game. And he said the more I fight and roll the better I will feel.

Congratulations you are in a great place. I love hearing about coaches that actively maintain a positive environment.