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silverstar1025
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jaybois said:We aint dogs girl we can learn new tricks.
Thanks! We will see how it goes I guess!
Thanks! We will see how it goes I guess!
heavy_duty
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I have seen many people start at 40.
I have 2 students over 60 and they sure didnt start as teens
I have 2 students over 60 and they sure didnt start as teens
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silverstar1025
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heavy_duty said:I have seen many people start at 40.
I have 2 students over 60 and they sure didnt start as teens
Good to know. I guess I just want to make sure I can still be good at it at my age. I have always been competitive and athletic growing up, so I know that I won't be happy if I can't be good doing it
I feel in good shape now so not too worried about it. Of course my oldest daughter really wants me to join she thinks it would be cool to have mom doing it too. Of course she will be a black belt WAY before Mom.SofaGeorge
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27 is a baby. I've seen people start in their 50s and 60s.
Remember... you aren't trying to win a gold medal in the Olympics. You are trying to gain coordination, better health, and some self defense skills.
I clearly remember one guy who started in the "kids" class I was in back in 1972. He was 54 years old. 4 years later he tested for his black belt.
We kids loved him because in the pee wee class he was just one of the guys... only with gray hair.
Remember... you aren't trying to win a gold medal in the Olympics. You are trying to gain coordination, better health, and some self defense skills.
I clearly remember one guy who started in the "kids" class I was in back in 1972. He was 54 years old. 4 years later he tested for his black belt.
We kids loved him because in the pee wee class he was just one of the guys... only with gray hair.
silverstar1025 said:I am female
You are in your athletic prime years for combat sports.
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silverstar1025
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Jacob Creutzfeldt said:
Thanks all! I think you have convinced me now
I personally knew a gentleman who started his martial career at the age of 45...and by the time he passed at 68, he was one of the most respected older aikidoist in this country. even recognized by the Japanese, well....sort of. He was born in Hawaii, and as such was kinda an outsider by the more geographically attached portion of his ethnic group. But i even had an opportunity or two to study under him, and he was a gentleman who needed to be revered.
Skinny Ninja
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^you probably wont get in shape with aikido. you'll learn how to break some fingers and thats about it.
Can you get good at your age? It depends how much of a physical requirement the martial art demands.
TKD will require flexibility and speed and at your age will definately help you get in shape, but I doubt you'll ever look as good as the younger ones.
BJJ on the other hand there is a focus on learning you use your brain more than your physical attributes. You could definately get good at BJJ.
Can you get good at your age? It depends how much of a physical requirement the martial art demands.
TKD will require flexibility and speed and at your age will definately help you get in shape, but I doubt you'll ever look as good as the younger ones.
BJJ on the other hand there is a focus on learning you use your brain more than your physical attributes. You could definately get good at BJJ.
rubberneck
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That made me laugh out loud!!!!!!silverstar1025 said:
Djimbe
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Just make sure that the school you're going to is training you for real FIGHTS , and not to look pretty , or do Co-Ordinated Routines . Most schools that sell themselves to women are unfortunately setting you up for a BIG fall in the case that you ever actually meet a REAL attacker , especially a Male. I have been in MA circles a A LONG time and the biggest issue is with female "Black Belts" that cannot fathom what to do about a full grown man throwing an Overhand Right to their faces with full Intent and Commitment . Or that think that Kicking a bloke in the jewels is a solution to ANYTHING . The type of training that goes "Well when a Guy does THIS , you do THAT ..." is usually going to get you KILLED . You're going to THINK you can fight when you cant , and thats NOT a good thing . UNfortunately you have to take some Lumps to learn to Train . IF youre a BodyBuilder youre probably already tough enough aplenty , but most women are conditioned to TOTALLY freeze when they get hit . Its not that bad . And you HAVE to go to a place where you get USED to getting hit to learn what to do about it . Its really that simple . If you dont duck/block/trap/guard/whatever - YOU GET HIT (Kicked/thrown/choked ... you get the Idea) ! Its IMPORTANT . You have to learn to get past it , otherwise youre wasting your time . AND your money .
Does the School have a link or a Website ? Perhaps we can look at it to see if there are warning signs that its a poor training environment ?
Good MA schools are like good Gyms . Thay arent Cardio Centres that are all shiny and charge lots . Theyre usually Chalkdust and Mats and Hard Work that pays iuts dividends when the rubber meets the road .
There are MANY paths up the Mountain , and some ARE more Female Friendly than others , but usually the ones that SELL themselves as such are just scams , really .
Be safe , and good luck on your Martial Journey .
Does the School have a link or a Website ? Perhaps we can look at it to see if there are warning signs that its a poor training environment ?
Good MA schools are like good Gyms . Thay arent Cardio Centres that are all shiny and charge lots . Theyre usually Chalkdust and Mats and Hard Work that pays iuts dividends when the rubber meets the road .
There are MANY paths up the Mountain , and some ARE more Female Friendly than others , but usually the ones that SELL themselves as such are just scams , really .
Be safe , and good luck on your Martial Journey .
