50bob Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Well I did it. I am 50 years old had some low back problems and surgery more than 30 years ago. I'm not in the best of shape but I started taking karate classes 2 day per week. I'm 6'1 and weighed 215 two months ago. 'Since I have started karate classes I have lost 15 lbs. wow it is a great workout and it's fun. I may never be a black belt leader but my goal is a green belt. I am feeling really good now. Never thought in a million years that I would take karate. The class I had today was hard for me to follow the younger students had no problem. I am going to stick this out I know I can do it. I may never be a black belt but my goal is to loose another 20 lbs and be more active for my age of 50 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruczek Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 My first instructor was 61 when she started. She is now a 5th degree black belt (20 years later).Your goal should be to let karate transform your life - an it sounds like it is, a belt is just to hold your pants up.Congrats my friend. Okinawan Karate-Do Institutehttp://okiblog.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesteph Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hi Bob! Welcome to the forums! Age 50? You'll be outpacing those "kids" in no time. If you're interested in how "mature" students are successful, go to:http://www.tangsoodoworld.comand click on the Articles tab.There are two short articles that you might be interested in, "Age Is Just a Number" (by me) and "Black Belt at 64 Years Old" (by a woman who's a heart patient). ~ JoeVee Arnis Jitsu/JuJitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Congrats on getting started at any age. Now just see where it takes you. Glad to have you here. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagstkd Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I too started later in life (early 40's) I charish the days in class I can keep up with and/or beat the 20 somethings while sparring or with technique. Overall I try to remember this is for me...it doesn't matter how everyone else does. I'm always amazed at the demographics of the people who come to class; old, young, man, women, in shape or needing some work. I'm also amazed at the people you never see again after a month or two. My only advice to you is to keep going to class. As a white belt the green belts always seemed so good. As a green belt the red belts were so much better. Now that I'm a red belt the black belts are better still. Keep going to class...keep getting better. Congrats on the weight loss...What a great side effect of something you love to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenswordx Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Keep up the great work! =D <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50bob Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Thank you Sir joesteph for the link. I loved the stories and it proves that you can do anything at any age. And thank you everyone for the support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 My father just turned 69 and was a police officer his entire life. He was in the army as well, and to this day whenever he and I "get into it" he throws me to the wall or floor and I have no idea how he does it He is a constant reminder to never underestimate. .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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Welcome to the world of martial arts. That's great you are already setting goals for yourself. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzk Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Helio Gracie did BJJ until he died this year, aged 95. You're still a young 'un Battling biomechanical dyslexia since 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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