the crow Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 I think 3 years of age is to young for any martial art. Because they have the consentration span of a goldfish. ( about 3 seconds). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKD_McGee Posted October 4, 2001 Share Posted October 4, 2001 I belief that 3 is way too young, 8 is also way too young. When you start off at 8 then you get your black belt at age 12-13 depending on what school you go to, you will instantly forget everything that you learned in the past in a year or so! I say start out at the age of 13 or so when your attention span and learning abilitiy is higher. Do unto others, as they done to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickbuttnat Posted October 5, 2001 Author Share Posted October 5, 2001 good point TKD, early teens is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka_latino Posted October 5, 2001 Share Posted October 5, 2001 I'm agree that the best age to start martial arts is early teens.. about 13 to 14 ... that was the age i had my first martial arts experience. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiewinter Posted October 5, 2001 Share Posted October 5, 2001 I started at 13, but im still a baby! Love Ang Angela Winterorange belt, shotokan karateKarate International Black Belt Schools UKNEVER BE INTIMIDATED, NEVER GIVE UP NEVER BE DEFEATED. you are what you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Arahat Posted October 5, 2001 Share Posted October 5, 2001 I turn alot of younger students away, but there is no set age. Each child is different, some are ready, some are not. A seven year old may be ready, where as a 12 year old isn't. I have told parents with younger kids under 8 that if they are to enroll I would simply be taking their money, and their child would be learning very little...but I still make it a parents choice. I personally do not babysit, I try to instill some discipline, but we all know how kids can be. 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...
bagpuss Posted October 5, 2001 Share Posted October 5, 2001 no they can not give 100%consentration at 3 year old, they are just starting to learn about life at 3 years old,Lets face it thats hard in its self. bagpuss England, Leeds. purple belt https://www.wlsa.bravehost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted October 6, 2001 Share Posted October 6, 2001 (edited) ::edit:: Edited September 29, 2002 by Bon It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_Sullivan Posted October 12, 2001 Share Posted October 12, 2001 I reckon they shud but not give them belts easily cos i have seen a 14 yr old who is 3rd dan and 2 9 yr olds running around with a brown belt very annoying they were and this must be a mc dojo i was in but u shudnt give kids belt easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagpuss Posted October 13, 2001 Share Posted October 13, 2001 YES I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN, I went to a comp in sheffield and saw a black belt, He was about six years old, And crying because he could not get his own way. And i asked my self how has he gone so quick to black in such a little time https://www.wlsa.bravehost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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