hi i'm now 46 and about to take black belt in october. I always thought i was too old but in the end thought what the hell you only live once. I'm fitter and calmer than my family remember me being and i'vemade some really great friends. Go for it what have you got to lose
have to agree with the rest just relax and try to enjoy sparring I always seem to better when it is a fun thing rather than i'm trying to punch someone's lights out. When you are relaxed things flow much better. Relax and don't forget to breath
I also am over 40 and am now hoping to take my black belt this october. I am definatly fitter,stronger and my sons friends all have the utmost respect, don't mess with mum