Will karate help to let go the anger and pain (from being hurt by divorce or abused)?

Yes, but only if it involves spiritual training, meditation, etc.. Some schools involve it, but don't go deep into it.

It will also help in the way that it will give you something to do. The more active you are, the less time you have to think of things like that. The fact that you will be around a room full of people will help get over the loneliness as well.

Try searching for a school that goes deep into the spiritual meditation process before doing the actual techniques, because if you are angry, you will not be able to focus in the Martial arts.

Hope this helps :)

Oh, and I'm sorry about your situation.

LOL some people are saying yes yet i doubt many of those people have been in a divorce or abused, anyway, i think what helps you in life is having a passion, now that could be karate or that could be something else, its got to be something thats challengeing and rewarding for you and others but it doesnt have to be a martial art, its just that martial arts is definately great, its spiritual like some people mentioned, it will get you fit and strong and happy about your looks, confidence and show that you can achieve something if you keep going and face the challenges

If something bad happoned to someone i would tell them to follow their passion and just remember that with time everything changes and you will be laughing at something bad that happoned to you before, im sure you can think of somethings that were so bad before but now you dont even think about them and think how dumb it was to worry over them

no. It will only cause you to spend money. After my divorce the way I found myself as to enjoy my new life of being on my own. I know it feels like you are loney, but you are not. You have a whole world out there all around you. If Kicking someone in the head makes you feel better try it. I found going to the lake, to the park, hell even the movies made up for any anger or pain. Get over it. It's over with. Enjoy the "Now". Now get out there and kick, punch, see. do. Live.

Absolutely to both answers. Karate is a fantastic stress reliever and a good way to channel aggressive energy. I've been working with victims of abusive marriages for about ten years, and most find that not only channeling this frustration and anger in a constructive environment, but also the knowledge of how to defend oneself makes you feel less helpless and less like a victim.

Ami, I feel your pain. Several years ago I was living with a girlfriend, and when the relationship ended, I had no where to go. I was angry and depressed, I joined a local martial arts school, to deal with what I was going through in a physical way. I still had my moments of depression, but I trained hard, found myself and reached black belt level. It helps but it is not a cure-all, surround yourself with friends and family, and the new friends and family at the dojo you choose. I wish you the best.

Yes. Martial Arts help with all those things. You can get rid of anger while learning to focus on positive things.

No, that won't do it. Martial arts relieve stress but do not produce peace on their own. You need to exercise forgiveness in your heart both towards yourself and those who have wronged you in order to be free from the spiritual baggage that you are carrying around.

Yes. Provided you are studying one of the Chinese or Japanese traditional arts, your training will involve kicking and punching your way through your energy field. Your kata will then restructure your energy field and attune it to a higher state of Universal harmony, thus helping you to finally release the anger and pain you have been experiencing. This process is all about finding yourself. Go for it.

"The true study is of ourselves, not of the forms."

Karate is not a single art, per say. In your case, T'ai Chi Chuan is one martial art to consider. In its slow, rhythmic movements, you must concentrate on balance, movements itself, easement of the body muscles, mind relaxation, breathing, etc. It's better than whacking bricks or boards, punching bags or your sensei.

I will help you to defend against attacks and if you allow it to it will help you gain discipline. if you go into for the reason of taking out aggression against someone, that is the wrong reason. Talking to someone is the best way to get over the pain. Karate may provide you with constructive recreation.