Rateh Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Our oldest student just turned 69. He trains 2-3 times a week, works hard, and is a great student. Two of his children also train, as well as three of his grandchildren. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Our oldest student just turned 69. He trains 2-3 times a week, works hard, and is a great student. Two of his children also train, as well as three of his grandchildren.Cool! The family that does the MA together...stays and trains together in the MA for the long journey. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailz Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Our oldest student just turned 69. He trains 2-3 times a week, works hard, and is a great student. Two of his children also train, as well as three of his grandchildren.Cool! The family that does the MA together...stays and trains together in the MA for the long journey. Haha all four of us are training me wife and two kids we love it... Total newbie to karate but loving learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoon Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Our oldest student just turned 69. He trains 2-3 times a week, works hard, and is a great student. Two of his children also train, as well as three of his grandchildren. That is utterly amazing, awesome well done indeed guys! “A human life gains luster and strength only when it is polished and tempered.”Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (1923 - 1994) Founder of Kyokushin Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Our oldest student just turned 69. He trains 2-3 times a week, works hard, and is a great student. Two of his children also train, as well as three of his grandchildren.Cool! The family that does the MA together...stays and trains together in the MA for the long journey. Haha all four of us are training me wife and two kids we love it...I love reading things like this...Thank you for sharing it. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inventor Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I attended my first karate class at age 36. The style was Shorin-Ryu. I am now 74 and still with the same Shorin-Ryu group. I train 7 days a week.I have had students join my dojo at age 72 and 68. Had a new student join the dojo 6 months ago at age 50. GO FOR IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pers Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I attended my first karate class at age 36. The style was Shorin-Ryu. I am now 74 and still with the same Shorin-Ryu group. I train 7 days a week.I have had students join my dojo at age 72 and 68. Had a new student join the dojo 6 months ago at age 50. GO FOR IT!Hats off to you sir ! oss ... never give up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I attended my first karate class at age 36. The style was Shorin-Ryu. I am now 74 and still with the same Shorin-Ryu group. I train 7 days a week.I have had students join my dojo at age 72 and 68. Had a new student join the dojo 6 months ago at age 50. GO FOR IT!Hats off to you sir ! oss ...I concur!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 you are not too old to commence! there are people at my school are well into their 70's who just commenced training and they are loving it. They go even harder than those in their 20's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobitribe Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 No way.... We have one man who started training when he was 54 years old and 6 years on... he is a 3rd Kyu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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