Thruhiker Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 I believe that soooo many peopl feel old when they reach their 20's is because if you look at the average age of posters are probably in their 20's. So to them this is the oldest time in their life and their body is changing. They can't stay up ALL night like they use too. lol
blitzcraig Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Aikido is great for older people...not saying your old...cuz im 20, but its an art that requires little energy and mainly technique. So if you keep with it, by the time your 30....you'll be great!!!! Stick with it! I know people that dont start until their 50's and I wouldnt mess with them . And besides, I started karate when I was 18, and have been out of it for about 8 months and cant wait to start again, I dont really care about age. #1"The road to tae kwan leep is an endless road leading into the herizon, you must fully understand its ways". #2"but i wanna wax the walls with people now" #1"come ed gruberman, your first lesson is here.....boot to the head" #2"ouch, you kicked me in the head", #1"you learn quickly ed gruberman"
ramymensa Posted March 14, 2004 Posted March 14, 2004 In order to be good you must work hard. When younger the efforts are easier, when maturing maybe it takes more sweat, but if you are into it, you'll reach your goal. And always relate to better coleages. Try to be better than them, but always have in mind to be better than yourself World Shotokan Karate
aefibird Posted March 14, 2004 Posted March 14, 2004 No, being 23 isn't too old to be 'good' at all!! I started Karate when I was 20, and Aikido when I was 24. I often wish I had the energy (and flexibility!) of some of the kids in my dojo, but there's no way that I feel "past it" and I sincerely hope to still be doing martial arts when I'm retired. Maybe I'll have got the hang of those pesky Ushiro-Mawashi Geri's by then... LOL "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
cross Posted March 15, 2004 Posted March 15, 2004 Like everyone else has said, 23 is not to late to start and keep in mind you can always improve even if its just a little bit.
The Saint Posted March 16, 2004 Posted March 16, 2004 It's not too late for you, your focus should be better now than when you were 13. Train hard and eat right and you'll become a good fighter. "Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder
Dijita Posted March 16, 2004 Posted March 16, 2004 23 is young, I'm 23 and I consider myself a baby. The Martial arts is a lifetime commitment, and always there is something new to learn
iolair Posted March 16, 2004 Posted March 16, 2004 Hi everyone. Is it possible to still get good? I'm 23 years old (turn 24 in april). I've been taking Aikido for a month. I'm not trying to be a great master, movie star or even a black belt. I just want to be good enough so this stuff becomes second nature. I have previous martial arts and boxing exposure so I'm not a complete noob. ThanksIMHO If you wanted to become a great competition fighter (do they that kind of competition in Aikido?), you've left it a little late - but not impossibly so, especially if you're already fit. If you want to become a black belt, competent aikidoka or even (eventually) an aikido master, all these targets are completely within your grasp. It just depends on the magnitude of your enthusiasm for aikido and your staying power. Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing.
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