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🥋Calories burned martial arts
A 155 lb person burns about 369 calories doing martial arts for 30 minutes — roughly 738 calories per hour.
Calories burned by weight & time
| Body weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 lb | 149 | 298 | 447 | 595 |
| 155 lb | 185 | 369 | 554 | 738 |
| 185 lb | 220 | 441 | 661 | 881 |
| 215 lb | 256 | 512 | 768 | 1024 |
MET value: 10. Estimates use the standard MET formula and will vary with intensity, fitness and terrain.
Frequently asked
How many calories does martial arts burn?
Martial Arts burns roughly 369 calories in 30 minutes (about 738 per hour) for a 155 lb person. Heavier bodies and higher intensity burn more.
How is calorie burn for martial arts calculated?
We use the MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) method: calories per minute = MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200. Martial Arts has a MET value of about 10. This is the same approach used by the Compendium of Physical Activities.
Does martial arts burn enough to lose weight?
Exercise helps, but weight loss is driven mostly by total energy balance. Martial Arts contributes 369–738 calories per session — useful, but a small change in what you eat usually moves the needle faster. Tracking both sides is the point.
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