Coco Posted September 23, 2003 Posted September 23, 2003 im 14 too, i train/have lessons on children classes {10-14{im the oldest}} but i switch belts with the adults. Shito Ryu (3rd kyu) RETIRED - 2002-2003Now studying BJJ(2006)
iolair Posted September 26, 2003 Posted September 26, 2003 When I started Karate (17 years ago...), the club I went to had adults classes starting at age 14... (I was a few months before my 14th birthday when I started and went straight into the adults classes. Didn't find it a problem). Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing.
Tumadre Posted September 28, 2003 Posted September 28, 2003 Absolutely not. Would you want to work with some know-it-all craphead teenager? I sure as hell wouldn't. You'll drive your adult students away. He ruins the "wa" of your adult class.
tkd girl Posted September 28, 2003 Posted September 28, 2003 At my school 13 to 14 year olds is the starting age with the adults class. All of them that move up seem to do fine and can keep up with everyone. I personally started in the adult class when I was 13. I am 15 now I would not like it if I had to train the kids class. I like the challenge of training with people that are bigger and stronger than I am. "Success comes in cans not cannots." -Unknown1st degree black belt Taekwondo15 years old
kempocos Posted September 29, 2003 Posted September 29, 2003 This would be style related, in a sport oriented MA like TKD it would work. In a more combative MA it would not serve the child or any adult in the class for some under sixteen into the class do to the type of training. There are also issues with the body growing and doing damage to the bone structure regardless of size at 14 you are still developing. "If you don't want to get hit while sparring , join the cardio class"
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