Mr. E Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 hi guys i am 22 and have no previous experience in any martial arts, would i be able to train in the art and be successful in it. i am thinking of joining the shotokan style in karate. please i need your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Well, I was 23 when I started training in Shorin Ryu back in 1975, and I'm still at it.So yes, go for it! If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them.Student since January 1975---4th Dan, retired due to non-martial arts related injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeZero Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 You can start at 82 and be successful.Just start. "Anything worth doing is worth doing badly." - Baleia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 We had a guy start at 55. At 60 he was beating on the college kids. He's 77 now and can probably do more situps than you. I want to be like George when I grow up. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Never too late! Go for it. You will never regret it. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateGeorge Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 There was a guy at my school who started in his 60's and went all the way until 1st degree black belt, and did quite well. While he didn't have the physical capabilities of an 18 year old anymore, he could certainly hold his own against anybody in the class.Also, I started at the age of 25.It's never too late. If you want to do it, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Also, define success. 22 is young enough to do almost anything, but what do you consider success? My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 22 years of age...that's not too old to start anything, especially the martial arts...I'd say...GO FOR IT!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groinstrike Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I started a Bujin Bugei Jutsu, a combative system created in 1993 when i was 22. That was 3 1/2 years ago and i am now a 2nd kyu brown belt. I plan on doing this as long as i am capable. GO FOR IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoGiant Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Eeeeck! I was 36 when I started. If I was too old nobody told me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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