Here are some reasons: I like the exercise, I enjoy learning the cool tricks, I like weapons, I want to be like those people in the movies, it will improve my strength and courage. For my self esteem, because my parents want me to, to be like Jet Li, to be like the Power Rangers, to be cool, to rehabilitate myself, to re-grasp my youth, to prolong my life, because my doctor said I should, to lose weight, for protection, to learn about Chinese culture, because all my friends do it, to become a champion, to learn stunts and action skills for the movies, I did it in my former life, my Dad wants me to be like him, my parents could never do it when they were young, to take up time, to beat up my sisters and brothers, to impress the girls and/or boys, because it is fun. I am going to be an officer, Jackie Chan is my hero, I want to be a future Olympic champion. I like learning the Chi Gung skills; I want to do the splits, for insurance All of the above.