Washo Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hi guys, Hello to you all, I'm new around here (created account some time ago but newer used it)!I'm an active shotokan karate practicioner and proud 3kyu holder I started karate upon the age of 20, with a few critics that I'm "too old", but soon enough I realized there's no such a thing as being too old for martial arts .Being in martial arts for ~2 years, I can already say that I've gone trough a lot, and I can't even imagine what's there yet to find out! I'm not yet competing, but I do hope that one day I might join a tournament or two.Looking forward to this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneKickWonder Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hello 20 is too old. Ha, that's brilliant. I'll have to tell that to some of the youngsters in our club. I'm sure they'll appreciate being told they're too old by someone in their mid 40s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washo Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Mhm, I quickly realized those are empty words from lazy ones, but well.As a matter of fact, at my first training I met some guys (and even gals) that started at approx. 40-45 years of age and went very far in terms of karate. And are, by all means, giving much more effort in their performance than us youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Welcome Washo "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singularity6 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Welcome to the forum! 5th Geup Jidokwan Tae Kwon Do/Hap Ki Do(Never officially tested in aikido, iaido or kendo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Welcome aboard.Regardless of what anyone tells you, 20 IS too old... if you’re looking to be an under-18 champion. Or if you’re looking to dominate the dojo like Kramer did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Welcome to KF, Washo; glad that you're here!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuShinshii Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Welcome to KF, Washo. We're glad to have you. The person who succeeds is not the one who holds back, fearing failure, nor the one who never fails-but the one who moves on in spite of failure. Charles R. Swindoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Welcome to KF, Washo. Thanks for being a part of our community.Patrick Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Welcome to the forum! I started at 18, for what it's worth Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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