tsuma Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 what do you thing abaut competing in kk tournament at age 41 ?the fighter feels fit ,is well conditioned and experienced and wants to fight in 18+categorywhat arguments are there for or against that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnerk Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I don't see an issue with that, just make sure that you use any protective equipment as directed by your association and make sure that you get checked out by your GP/doctor Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I don't see an issue with that, just make sure that you use any protective equipment as directed by your association and make sure that you get checked out by your GP/doctor A cup and a mouthpiece are typically the only protective gear allowed in Kyokushin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I don't see an issue with that, just make sure that you use any protective equipment as directed by your association and make sure that you get checked out by your GP/doctor A cup and a mouthpiece are typically the only protective gear allowed in Kyokushin.Depends on the type of kumite. I just participated in semi-knockdown a few weeks ago which required a helmet, hand pads, and shin/instep pads. Full knockdown was as you stated, only protective gear was a cup and mouthpiece.FWIW this was my first time and I'll be 52 in a few months. Lost both fights and I'm still recovering but I'll be fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsuma Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 was it 40+ category or in the seniors category 18+ ?congratulations for participating ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Get a medical from your Doctor because majority of Tournaments irregardless of style/martial art require a person over 40 to have medical approval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 was it 40+ category or in the seniors category 18+ ?congratulations for participating !I was in the 35+ category, 5th kyu and below. Felt my physical fitness was pretty good (can always be better) but the toughest part was mental/conditioning. Tough to find a balance between getting used to taking a hit and avoiding injury during training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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