I%26#039;m just wondering if there%26#039;s an age limit to when you start taking martial arts (any kind). I%26#039;m afraid that when i start too late, i would not be proficient no matter how much i practice. (kinda like a 50-year-old learning a new language) So what do you think the best age to start is?|||I was 6 when I started Judo at the local YMCA. I think I was the youngest in the class. We started wrestling at school in grade 2 so it was very helpful. Note- this was all prep work that was designed for kids. I don%26#039;t agree at all with some of these schools teaching kids chokes or even joint locks at such a young age.
You aren%26#039;t too old. The martial arts include so many aspects that apply to everyday living. That%26#039;s why you see many so passionate about it. Keeping this in mind, an older student would begin with more life experience, so you would probably learn some things faster and understand more of the philosophy. I learn something knew everyday and I am closer to the back door than the front.
Good luck|||Hi there
Your never too old or too young to learn anything. If you think you have got what it takes to learn something new then go for it!
I know of an old gent who has just received his 1st kyu grade in akido at the age of 70! Yes there are things that he struggles with but he has the correct heart and spirit to keep going. As long as you are in good health then give it a try.
There%26#039;s so much more to martial arts than hitting a bag!
No limits just training!
Regards
Idai|||I was 15 going on 16.
I%26#039;am 50 now.
Martial Arts is for every one,enjoy it as much as possible.|||I got a good taste of martial arts at 11-12. It did a lot of good for my body but i can%26#039;t say the same thing about my mind. My ego was outragesly boosted. I often times lost touch with reality and hallucinated about who I am and where I am (and in fact it was Soviet Union of the late 80%26#039;s). So thats the story:). At any age - don%26#039;t over do it.|||I started martial arts at 12, I%26#039;m 40 now. Age shouldn%26#039;t stop you at anything. I was 25 when i joined the Army (oldest guy in my basic training) I jumped out of planes and various other things while in the military for over three yrs (1/39 FA ABN). I began cage fighting (Cage Rage) at 35 (kinda old for such things if you ask most people) am 40 and may be fighting in a few months. If you think you can, then try it. Maybe one day you%26#039;ll feel to old and wish you had tried something you never did. Always at least try. You can not fail if you give it 100%. Win, Lose or Draw if you made an effort you always win.|||I would not recommend full contact martial arts until after puberty but the exercises, katas and controled activities is good for those younger than puberty.
The upper age of Martial arts is unlimited but if started late past 18, depending on previour activities and sports a true couch potato may not increase their skill as much as a sportsman.
In addition, reading your question, I can see you are not in a positive frame of mind and that could also hold you back. There are some teachers and techniques that can overcome a lack of skill and previous undertraining. You get what you also put into your training...|||You can start learning as early as 5 yrs old. The only thing that stops your training is you. Yes, health and so forth can effect your training. But don%26#039;t let it stop you. One of the MANY benefits from the MA%26quot;s is getting into shape. I have not seen anyone start too late. While i was training for my BB, there was a guy who came to train, he was 62 at the time and made his BB at 65. He was a hard hitter, he didn%26#039;t let anything slow him down. I can safely say in the MA%26#039;s, you are only limited by your own mind. So go in there and prepare to train hard and learn.|||16 years old. I think it%26#039;s not a matter of age but I read though that age affects how fast you can learn. If you%26#039;re old but patiently take your time to master a martial art, it will still pay off.|||I started at 17. But, anybody can learn no matter HOW old you are.|||i started taekwondo when i was 12, and at my old taekwondo school [i had to quit due to a recurring knee injury], there is an 80 year old who tested for his second degree. there really is no limit agewise. as long as you%26#039;re committed to it, i%26#039;m sure you could do it until your body couldn%26#039;t handle it anymore.|||14|||I myself started learning martial art at a very young age. But I think nothing too late for learning something new. Learning is a never ending journey through man%26#039;s life. You just need a bit longer time to master martial art, compare than if you are younger. Beside, you can also improve overall health and getting more healthy than you are used to be.|||randylandthevillageppl::
^^-- The downside to popularity. I%26#039;m flattered, that wouldn%26#039;t be Bushido%26#039;s shining personality showing its true colors?|||I started studying Hapkido at 42. That was six months ago. I have been with it long enough to know that I can handle it. I have been fairly active throughout my life but not an athlete either. There are guys a few belts higher than me who look older so go for it. There%26#039;s nothing to stop you unless you never try that is.
If my body will hold up, I can see myself studying Hapkido into my sixties. There%26#039;s so much to learn.|||I started when I was 18.
It%26#039;s ok for children to practice the Martial Arts if they want to, and they can begin as early as 5 years old (A certain amount of attention is necessary).|||about 11 or 12, and i%26#039;m turning 16 in September|||I was in the womb when I learned my first kick.|||I started wado-ryu karate at the %26#039;ripe old age%26#039; of 33 years.
I have since also taken up iaido and jo-do.
No, you%26#039;re never too old to start a martial art.
I wish I%26#039;d started years ago!
Go for it!|||in the womb, mom read to me
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