Slim Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 This is kind of along the same lines as SubmissionFighter's question, does anyone think that a 30 yo guy could start Muay Thai with the intention of one day fighting in an amateur fight? I figure this depends a lot on if the right skills were developed to a compeditive level. How long would it take a fit person to train to that type of level? Incidentally the guy is me and Ive started training at a local gym, as well as doing weights and stuff at home. Thanks for all advice, respect to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrushman Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 welcome to this forum SLIM and happy posting rushman (karate forums sensei)3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayTB1 Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 It is never to late. It is good but you don't like Muay Thai, try San Shou. "Don't think!! Feel..." -Bruce Leehttps://www.muaythaiboxing.friendpages.comThis site is dumb but I made it so it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Arahat Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 You can do it slim...I am 31 years old and still compete. I also had a student who after 6 months who won a full contact event. He was 29. Just train hard and the sky is the limit. Look at Maurice Smith...still fightining at 39 and winning. Thats who I look when I feel like I'm getting to old to fight. The time it takes depends on you, how hard you train, how good your instructor is, your desire, and your base fitness level. Could take you 6 months or longer.... Martial Arts School http://www.shaolinwushu.cahttp://www.liveyyc.comCalgary Photographer: http://www.jdirom.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayTB1 Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Hey, Iron, I seem to agree with you all the time. Tell me more about you self ( the truth ). "Don't think!! Feel..." -Bruce Leehttps://www.muaythaiboxing.friendpages.comThis site is dumb but I made it so it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Arahat Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 At 31 I've been training for the past 16 years, and have been running my own school for the past two years, as I unfortunately moved to a different city than my sifu (although I still go and train there when I can). The school I run teaches Shaolin Wushu (traditional) and is a non-profit organization, I charge enough to sometimes cover rent, no belt fees (no belts - traditional). I teach tai chi/ qi gong in the community for free. Martial Arts School http://www.shaolinwushu.cahttp://www.liveyyc.comCalgary Photographer: http://www.jdirom.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayTB1 Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 Please, don't answer Jadetiger, he is my younger brother and He is messing around with this board. "Don't think!! Feel..." -Bruce Leehttps://www.muaythaiboxing.friendpages.comThis site is dumb but I made it so it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayTB1 Posted August 15, 2001 Share Posted August 15, 2001 I want to know, you do that for a living? But it is a non profit org? You should start one in eastburnswick, Middlesex, NJ you know. I will be the frist one there and I could get you about 20 people to join. "Don't think!! Feel..." -Bruce Leehttps://www.muaythaiboxing.friendpages.comThis site is dumb but I made it so it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted August 16, 2001 Author Share Posted August 16, 2001 Thanks for that, Ill make my target my first in the ring fight. In my forth lesson Im getting the hang of it, the old karate habits, like wide stances and snapping kicks will have to be broken first though! This Message was edited by: Slim on Aug 16, 2001 3:13am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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