Learning Martial arts - Is age a constraint?

Johnny J

I've never tried private classes I'm afraid. But I'm positive that your master is right that you'll learn quicker that way. I think as far as that is concerned it's only a matter of money. One thing though: There's a very big difference between the different martial arts as I'm sure you already know. You may find one style that doesn't suit you at all or you could get lucky and wind up in a style that feels comfortable for you right away. IF you find that your style is not for you, don't get discouraged; Just try something else... ;)

Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Johnny J

BTW: We have several other martial artists here at the CP. Roger[^] just passed his black belt test last month. And gathering from his profile, he's not a complete teenager either... ;)

Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932

code_wiz

Cool, yes, thanks for that link. I read his post just now :) Awesome achievement! Congrats Roger! Wow, what a day! I am getting lots of inspirations for diving into the "dream of mine" sport/art. Yay!! I am going for it!!!!!! :)

Scott Serl

One of the guys I train with started in his late sixties, and he got his black belt last year at age 76. Even with shoulder and back surgeries (not martial arts related), he kept at it. Right now he is recovering from a knee replacement surgery, but I expect to see him back. I also started in my late thirties or early forties, so I know it is not too late. Scott

Lost User

I think that as with many physical activities, building yourself up is key. I started seeing a phyisio a year ago after long term problems and a personal trainer late last year and am doing well on my own now.

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Amar Chaudhary

I don't feel age is an issue, but you should take care about how your daughter take it - if she is happy, go ahead you will enjoy the company of each other, if this makes her feel embarrassed, you should give it a second thought.

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R Giskard Reventlov

A friend of mine just got his black belt... at 55. He started a few years back and he tell sme that there are people older than him at his club: I doubt that physical age is a barrier.

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Roger Wright

Age is no barrier at all! I started taekwondo and hapkido at 46, and managed to earn a 2nd degree belt in each after 7 years of hard work and great fun. Rather than causing me problems, it cured a few. For one, when I started I'd been experiencing knee pain a weak spells in my legs. After 6 months, my legs were much stronger, and after a year I no longer felt any pain in the knees. Another curious one, which I credit to martial arts, is that a year before starting training, my doctor detected a problem in the left side of my heart. After two years of classes, the problem was no longer detectable. I can't be sure that taekwondo did that, but it's the only change I made in my life during that period, and I don't believe in coincidences. Go for it! :-D

Will Rogers never met me.

Johnny J

So now you can slay trolls again? ;P

Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932

Johnny J

Roger Wright wrote:

Rather than causing me problems, it cured a few.

Exactly. I've had two heart surgeries in the last 3 years (remember at age 44 only) - mainly due to my way too long period of inactivity and the accompanying overweight. Now that I've started karate again, I feel so much better - almost like a new person, and my heart is giving me much less problems. That's true - you do martial arts too - not only Roger Allen. I knew I had forgotten a Roger. Seems like there's a lot of Rogering going on in martial arts circles nowaday... :laugh:

Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932

Lost User

Got to catch them first!

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Johnny J

You can ask DD if he needs help - seems like he's been out on a trollhunt the last month or so... ;)

Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932

Roger Wright

Johnny J. wrote:

there's a lot of Rogering going on

Roger, that! :-D

Will Rogers never met me.

Roger Allen

Thanks, it was a good day. Still recovering from the injuries I suffered (which I did not notice on the day). I started when I was 36 at this club and it took me just over 6 years at 3-5 sessions a week to get to 1st Dan. Although I have always been into fitness training and martial arts (various clubs through the years on and off). But this club has a philosophy which really clicks with me. It a non-profit club, all the instructors are unpaid and do it for the love of the style/club. At our club with have poeple who started late in life, several who were 50+. They all do well. I would say go for it, but find a club thats not demanding financially.

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