January 7, 200719 yr I was inspired by this thread to start a poll to see when everyone first started training in a martial art.Please vote in the poll and free feel to reply. Thanks. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com Administrator Have a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me! KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines
January 7, 200719 yr Cheers, Patrick! The first time I was exposed to a martial arts class was really when I was 4, but it wasn't for long, so I don't really count it.I started the training that has continued to my current rank when I was in 8th grade, right around the age of 14, I believe. https://www.haysgym.com http://www.sunyis.com/ https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
January 7, 200719 yr I started when I was 8 learning quite a bit about modern weapons, since my father is a gunsmith. But I didn't start a physical martial art until I was 10. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu
January 7, 200719 yr Isn't if funny how many people started as a child, and yet we have posts that complain about children taking classes or achieving shodan before becoming an adult. I wonder how many people achieved a black belt as a child. I know I received my first one at age 13 and my second at age 30. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others.
January 7, 200719 yr I believe I was 22. Tokonkai Karate-do Instructor http://www.karateresource.com Kata, Bunkai, Articles, Reviews, History, Uncovering the Myths, Discussion Forum
January 7, 200719 yr I think I was 8 or 9.With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo "A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim "Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu
January 7, 200719 yr I was about 6 or 7.I am now 15.Sometimes I think it is better to start a little later in life so that one learns to proper technique right away. In my experience, those who start young have to un-learn improper technique. I know I did. Not because of the quality of instruction, but rather because developmentally a third grader cannot really see or feel minute technical differences.
January 7, 200719 yr Started out 4 months ago at the age of 18. Looks like a good age to start, although I am the oldest one in my class Tom Train harder!Currently: 7th kyu, yellow belt
January 7, 200719 yr When I started TKD I was 14, I think. There's been a considerable hiatus but in the context of children in MA, I have to 'fess up!
January 7, 200719 yr I'm not sure what to vote, as it was about a month before my 13th birthday. Should I then vote 10-12 as I was technically 12? Or should I vote 13-15 as I was nearly 13? Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein
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