Am i too old to start martial arts?

STIX001

Hi guys im in two minds about something you see back when i was 10
i started Tae kwon do and loved it,and did it for 3 years,and became a green tip, some of my best memories are from this time,and not to sound
boastful but i was pretty good too.

Anyway im now 25 and over the last couple of years ive really wanted to start back but the usual,time,money and other stuff gets in the way,
and that im 25 it might be a bit too late to start again,
its also that all the guys and girls who started the same as me are now
qualified instructors and i keep thinking "if i stayed on that would be me"
stupid stuff really, and id hate to be the oldest beginner in the class.

anyway my question is has anybody thought the same at some stage
and started late, or is it too late?

Dave147

Wow I could actually write an almost identical post. The reason I left tae kwon do is that our instructor totally neglected us and was always working with the black belts. I'm 22 and would love to get back into it. Unfortunately because I'm injured I can't for the foreseeable future

kerinsp

no. I wish I started when I was 25!

arybvtcw0eolkf

Dave147 wrote: »

Wow I could actually write an almost identical post. The reason I left tae kwon do is that our instructor totally neglected us and was always working with the black belts. I'm 22 and would love to get back into it. Unfortunately because I'm injured I can't for the foreseeable future

What kind of injury is keeping you out of a sport?.

I'll be fighting next week with a four week old hairline fracture on a rib, and I'm 42

My fitness has suffered as I'm barely training in the last few weeks, I'll likely get beaten. But I'll enjoy it and take some lession from it I'm sure.

Guys, I truely wish I was 25 again. Get off your arse's and train

Seriously lads, starting or getting back into Martial Arts at 25 is completely cool.

Mikel

Mairt wrote: »

I'll be fighting next week with a four week old hairline fracture on a rib, and I'm 42

But that's only Judo :pac:
great stuff, I'd only do judo if I was covered in bubble wrap!

25? You're just a baby, jump in

Dave147

Mairt wrote: »

What kind of injury is keeping you out of a sport?.

I'll be fighting next week with a four week old hairline fracture on a rib, and I'm 42

My fitness has suffered as I'm barely training in the last few weeks, I'll likely get beaten. But I'll enjoy it and take some lession from it I'm sure.

Guys, I truely wish I was 25 again. Get off your arse's and train

Seriously lads, starting or getting back into Martial Arts at 25 is completely cool.

Was in a crash last december and haven't made anywhere near a satisfactory recovery yet. I will be going back to physio soon and am going to see a rheumatologist in October along with joining the gym with my dad, I'll get some guidelines as to what I can do etc and hopefully I will be able to start some form of martial arts next year!

dlofnep

Ah stop - I started judo when I was 23.. Go hookup with a college club, that way you'll find people your own age.

Dwn Wth Vwls

I just started earlier this year at 24. There are plenty of older beginners. You have no excuse

silat liam

The average age of a beginner in my class is mid 30's, don't use age as a excuse, find a class or a style that suits adults and that you feel comfortable in, and you will enjoy yourself. Martial Arts can be a life long journey! with many benefits all through it.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Dave147 wrote: »

Was in a crash last december and haven't made anywhere near a satisfactory recovery yet. I will be going back to physio soon and am going to see a rheumatologist in October along with joining the gym with my dad, I'll get some guidelines as to what I can do etc and hopefully I will be able to start some form of martial arts next year!

Wow, well let me wish you a speedier recovery. Take your time getting back into any kind of physical training and follow medical advice is what I'd say.

I'd also say that in my experience the vast majority of adults taking up Martial Arts are in the 20-35 age bracket.

cowzerp

As mairt says, your never too old, he's mid life crisis age! and loves training and learning new stuff, give it a go and you'll have a good time and improve fitness at worst, at best you'll learn stuff too!

Cole

Before I opened the thread I thought, it's going to be someone 40 + asking this question...but when I saw 25 years old!!! You're only a youngster!

arybvtcw0eolkf

cowzerp wrote: »

he's mid life crisis age! !

You & me pal, you and bleed'n me :mad:

Now, if I was 20 years younger and 60kgs lighter you might have a chance

arybvtcw0eolkf

Cole wrote: »

Before I opened the thread I thought, it's going to be someone 40 + asking this question...but when I saw 25 years old!!! You're only a youngster!

Fvck you too

Lads, I'M 42 gimme a bleed'n break.

:pac:

dragonstar

25 is old? I start doing Kung Fu (chinese martial arts) when I was 26, and I was 2nd yougest beginner in the class.

challengemaster

General Choi Hong Hi, 9th degree Grandmaster and founder of Taekwon-do trained up until the day of his death. I do believe he was 83 when he died? Apparently, He used to do 2 hours of conditioning each morning, some by punching walls for knuckle conditioning. Are you too old? Lol. I doubt it

Cole

Mairt wrote: »

Fvck you too

Lads, I'M 42 gimme a bleed'n break.

:pac:

The 40+ was not directed at you. I'm only a few short years off 40 myself but am in the best physical shape of my life...different sports/activities.

I can understand someone being a bit self conscious starting training in any sports club, when they're beyond what we regard as 'young', but 25 is young.

I'm only getting started, so I should be hitting my physical peak at 42:D

arybvtcw0eolkf

Cole wrote: »

The 40+ was not directed at you. I'm only a few short years off 40 myself but am in the best physical shape of my life...different sports/activities.

I can understand someone being a bit self conscious starting training in any sports club, when they're beyond what we regard as 'young', but 25 is young.

I'm only getting started, so I should be hitting my physical peak at 42:D

I hope you don't think I was being serious or taking offence.

I was kidding, Cowzerp likes to remind me that I'm the ol'lad around here!.

Seriously, I was kidding. I think its fun.

ryoishin

never too old:


http://mmajunkie.com/news/3967/meet-skip-hall-mmas-oldest-fighter.mma

STIX001

you're right guys i dont know what i was thinking...thanks
for snappin me out of it, ive been looking around some clubs online and im gonna check'em out before i choose, cant wait...

iceage

+1 to all above, never too old, I started back training in my 30's still keeping my hand in, altough mate of mine says I'm getting slow!!! must-move-faster!:D

Dave147

Mairt wrote: »

Wow, well let me wish you a speedier recovery. Take your time getting back into any kind of physical training and follow medical advice is what I'd say.

I'd also say that in my experience the vast majority of adults taking up Martial Arts are in the 20-35 age bracket.

Thanks Mairt, can't wait till I can get back into fitness, ah sure I'll be alright

dunkamania

I think the OP is less concerned with his age and more concerned with being the new guy, and having to bow to ppl whom he would have been on par with at one point.

Get over it.

HammerHeadGym

Mairt wrote: »

...and I'm 42...

42 stone you mean

OP, I had a 34 year old start Thai boxing with me last week. Your never too old.

dave80

OP try taking up a sport or martial art where there is no belts or grades like boxing, thaiboxing or mma