Too old?

[Zanshin]

I think you have a number advantages starting at the age you are.

You have the maturity of mind to take on board what the instructors teach you, you have no pressure to do the things that a younger person might want, or be expected to do.

Your approach to learning will de different as well as you have had 30 years of learning skills under your belt.

I am 40 and have recently started training in another discipline (still training in Wado though). I am very much the new boy and the oldest in the class, but I love it, as I have nothing to prove and I can just learn.

Go for it.

[pegasi]

I started training TKD at 33, so you're by no means old... go for it! I've heard of 60 somethings just starting out... so you're fine!

[Canoe2fish]

You're never too old. I started when I was 36 and we have a Sensei that I believe is in his late 60's or early 70's that was just awarded a second degree black belt.

[SIDESNAPKICK]

I started at the age of 67 [because my grandson wanted to try Karate,but woudnt go on his own].Too old at 30 +,I dont think so.I now train 3 nights per week....would like to make it 4 times,but my local Bushido dojo wont accept me because I train elsewhere.Also attend pilates and ashtanga yoga classes to help attain better flexibility.

[Zanshin]

I started at the age of 67 [because my grandson wanted to try Karate,but woudnt go on his own].Too old at 30 +,I dont think so.I now train 3 nights per week....would like to make it 4 times,but my local Bushido dojo wont accept me because I train elsewhere.Also attend pilates and ashtanga yoga classes to help attain better flexibility.

Brilliant "SIDESNAPKICK" I wish I had a grandad like you. You Rock

[pineapple]

I trained a guy in his late forties and he outlasted the twenty year olds when we did sparring. His form was also better than the youngsters. You're still young in your thirties.

[dano]

Started almost two years ago at the age of 40. One of the best things I ever did. Go for it. You'll love it.

[YoungMan]

We had a guy who started many years ago after he retired. He made 2nd Dan black belt.

[gimgamgommetje]

My oldest student is 76 . he's doing okay.

[Stormstaff]

I joined at 36, about 10 months into it and loving it. What I need to do is get off my old butt and start working out more and eating better. My stamina sucks.