martial arts for OAPs?

sickpuppy32

does anyone have any recommendations on what would be a good martial art for an older person to take up (33 and over weight)?

silat liam

sickpuppy32 wrote: »

does anyone have any recommendations on what would be a good martial art for an older person to take up (33 and over weight)?

Hi

Don't worry 33 not old, we have plenty of students who join silat in their 40's and 50's, if interested or have question feel free to ask.

Liam

tbaymusicman

tai chi???

Roper

sickpuppy32 wrote: »

does anyone have any recommendations on what would be a good martial art for an older person to take up (33 and over weight)?

Brother if you're an OAP then I'm in trouble too. There's no limitations, we have all ages training hard with us from 17-40 something and some of them arrive overweight too.

There's still plenty of years left in you yet. 33 is young! where are you living and maybe you might get some reccomendations.

getz

sickpuppy32 wrote: »

does anyone have any recommendations on what would be a good martial art for an older person to take up (33 and over weight)?

hi sichpuppy -i am 68 and still practice martial arts and have done so from 1968- but the two best ones for the older person are tai chi or aikido

arybvtcw0eolkf

Dammit I was 43 last week

OP, where are you and do you know what Martial Art styles are available to you in your area?.

Most people here will advise you to look around at the various club, I can't think of a club which wouldn't welcome a visitor.

Are you interested in striking/kicking styles like Kickboxing/Karate/Muay Thai etc

Or maybe a grappling/wrestling style like Judo/Jiu Jitsu/Brazilian Jiu/Aikido would be a few

There are too many styles to cover tbh.

Whatever style you choose don't make your age the first hurdle.

.

zappazappa

AAGGHH! You are not old at 33!!! You could still take up many of the 'external' martial arts such as Kung Fu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, etc....just be careful and take it easy until you get fit.
You might also think about the 'internal' arts of Hsing I, Bagua Zhang and of course Tai Chi.

I have been training continuously in martial arts since 1966 (43 years!) and I'm almost 57 now. I have been training in Tai Chi for the past 14 or so years and I am also an instructor. I highly recommend it.

Check out:

YMAA: http://www.ymaa.ie

Clane Tai Chi Club at Wulong Healing arts: http://www.wulonghealing.com
(Branch of JDIATCC)
Also JDIATCC Ireland: http://www.taichiireland.com/Tai_Chi_Ireland_Home_.html

Jan Golden: http://www.taichi-ireland.com/

There are many more...Google will help

Regards
zappa

Black Swan

You are not too old to begin. As to the particular MA discipline, it really depends on what you find interesting. Shop around in your neighborhood. Probably the single most important factor, no matter the MA style, is the quality of the instructor(s). If they are highly skilled, good at teaching, and motivating, you will probably stay with them. If not, you will more than likely drop out like so many do.

Several schools offer free or discounted (or otherwise) short term introductory classes. Gives you a chance to experiment, find what you like, as well as a qualified instructor that encourages you to learn and stay.

Judomad

Try tell Randy Couture 33 is old lol.......

But just go around different clubs/martial arts and see which most tickles your fancy

A perfect example to you should be Mairt who posted here...as he says he just turned 43 and always had a kickboxing background, recently(last 3 years or so) took up Judo and im sure he'll agree that Judo has been the best thing for him...Never felt better have ya pal...

mark.leonard

sickpuppy32 wrote: »

does anyone have any recommendations on what would be a good martial art for an older person to take up (33 and over weight)?

Speaking as a 32 year old mma coach I resent the implications you make regarding 33 being old!

People of all ages come training with me ranging from 5 to 50 so you shouldn't feel like you are at the back end of the demography of a gym, you certinaly wouldn't in mine at any rate.

zappazappa

...and while I'm at it...just to say that one of my Tai Chi students is 75 years old!! and has been training in Tai Chi for over 10 years. One of our UK school's students is 80 years old and still trains for the full duration of our 6 day seminars (6am starts, finishing around 6pm each day).

So, get a grip...33 is YOUNG!!

zappa

sickpuppy32

ok ok, sorry lads didn't mean to offend - just feeling old myself at moment, i suppose its not an age thing , more an atitude thing, years of debauchery catching up on me . Thanks for the recommendations - think i might try aikido but it depends on what courses fit around my shift job, college and child minding responsibilities, I've a 5 year old so it'd be nice to bring her along to a class, not sure how practical that is though

Gyck

Having never done any MA training before, I took up Kung Fu at 33. I wasn't in great shape at the time and it was hard work, but it was certainly worth it. I'm doing more tai chi now (I'm 42) but would have no qualms about getting back into the harder styles again. You're never too old for MA.

waterfordkick

We had a lady in our kickboxing club a few years ago. She was about 55. she really enjoyed the classes and was using them to build up some strength in her arms for her golf swing !
The lady never put herself under any pressure and took the class to her own pace and once she was enjoying herself she was always welcome !

pma-ire

hi sickpuppy32,

what part of the country are you in?

we might be able to suggest a few places for you to go to?

Joe Ruddock

Hi sickpuppy32

If you class yourself as too old at 33 then I must be Zimmer frame material at 45, I took up BJJ and MMA at the age of 40 and my background was in Aikido which is a soft Martial Art. Over the past 5 years I have taken part in a Thai boxing fight, 2 MMA fights and numerous Sub-Wrestling contests and I often find myself competing against people half my age. So my advice to you is to get down to your nearest Mixed Martial Arts Club and try it out.

Unpossible

Don't worry about age, my mother in law took up Tai-Chi when she retired a few years ago. She is now almost 60 and her flexability is incredible. Its very common for people her age to start it in her country (china).
As for being 33 I think you just need to concentrate on finding something fun that you enjoy and work on it. Before you know it a few years have gone by and you are flying at it.

Martin25

Hi
I'm almost 53 and still enjoying JKD which is a pretty demanding and physical martial art. Just go for it, at 33 you are just getting into your prime in martial arts terms.
Martin