benbarden Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 i am 18 mab a bit to old to start MA i am quit a big man not the fitest but i fell i am strong for my age i was thinking about doing akedo (how ever u spell it) what do u all think a good MA skill would b good for me it would be self deffens ps sorry for spelling i am dislxick and cant spell of Sh*t
Shorinryu Sensei Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 I'd suggest finding every school in your area and gathering up as much information as you can about them. What they do, what they charge, etc. You also need ot figure out exactly what it is that you want out of a martial art. Aikido is good, but takes many years to learn and perfect. And 18 is not to old to start. Heck, I was 22 or 23 when I started, and I'm 51 now and still learning. Basically, if you're in decent shape, you can start at any age. I've had students in their 70's start. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
Sasori_Te Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 I was 20 when I started. I'm 34 now. It's never too late. I'm looking for a new art to practice as well since my old art is not in the area. However, the more I look I may just find a few interested folks and teach them the art I already know. I like it and don't really want to change.Anyway, I say go for it. If you decide you don't like the art that you decide to study for some reason when you're 30 then change it. You're never too old to start martial arts. I would suggest that if you are extremely out of shape that you go to your doctor to get a green light. Age is one thing a heart attack is another. Good luck. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw.
Vito Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 its only too late when youre physically incapable of doing it. dont do spelling bees though.... "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli
benbarden Posted September 25, 2004 Author Posted September 25, 2004 ok i will go and find out about all the scools in my arer and good no in not that out of shap
aefibird Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 Hi there! Welcome to Karate Forums. No, you're certainly not too old to start martial arts. I started when I was 20 - 5 years later I'm still loving it! Have a look round in your area to see what arts are on offer; there's no point in deciding you want to train in Aikido if your nearest club is 150 miles away... Also, I'd suggest that you do some research on all the martial arts available in your area. Then you'll have some idea of what each is like. After that, try out a few clubs and see which you like best. Remember, it's more important to find a good instructor, than to firmly decide initially what art you want to train in. You could firmly decide that you want to train in "X" but the instructor near you that teaches "X" may be a pile of pants (to quote a common English prase!). However, the instructor in art "Y" may be the best thing since sliced bread. It's better to go for the good quality instructor. Good luck in your search for a martial art! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
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