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03-12-2008, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dubai
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Home Country:  | how old is too late?
hi everyone i'm new here and i'm interested in martial arts but i was wondering am i too old to start now ? i don't want to be a champion or anything ... just practice and stay healthy so what do you recommend ? | 
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03-12-2008, 12:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Styles: Seishin Juku, Shotokan, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, Kyokushin
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Home Country:  | Welcome to the forums, wina.
Since your profile states that you are only 23, I'd have to say you are definitely not too old to start practicing martial arts. As a matter of fact, I don't believe any age is 'too old.' I've known martial artists who began in their forties and fifties and still practice today. Shop around. Look for a good school that fits what you are looking for in a martial art - self defense, grappling, kickboxing, etc. Try out a free lesson if you can. Good luck.
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03-12-2008, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dubai
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Originally Posted by souldrum71  Welcome to the forums, wina.
Since your profile states that you are only 23, I'd have to say you are definitely not too old to start practicing martial arts. As a matter of fact, I don't believe any age is 'too old.' I've known martial artists who began in their forties and fifties and still practice today. Shop around. Look for a good school that fits what you are looking for in a martial art - self defense, grappling, kickboxing, etc. Try out a free lesson if you can. Good luck.
| well i feel better now but do you recommend any special kind? not to difficult and girl friendly? | |
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03-12-2008, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Styles: Seishin Juku, Shotokan, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujitsu, Aikido, Kyokushin
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Originally Posted by wina well i feel better now but do you recommend any special kind? not to difficult and girl friendly? | No problem. It's hard to recommend a particular style because how styles are taught varies greatly according to different instructors and schools. If you want a particularly soft art, then try tai chi. If you want to build up your physical fitness and cardio but you don't mind some tough training, try muay thai. The best advice I can give you is to really shop around at the martial arts schools in your area. Go watch some classes being taught and, if possible, take a free introductory class. Talk to the instructors and tell them what you are looking for in your training. Don't be shy about asking questions. A good instructor will be informative and receptive to your needs. Most of all, be picky. Martial arts training requires a great deal of time investment, so invest wisely.
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03-12-2008, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dubai
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Originally Posted by souldrum71 No problem. It's hard to recommend a particular style because how styles are taught varies greatly according to different instructors and schools. If you want a particularly soft art, then try tai chi. If you want to build up your physical fitness and cardio but you don't mind some tough training, try muay thai. The best advice I can give you is to really shop around at the martial arts schools in your area. Go watch some classes being taught and, if possible, take a free introductory class. Talk to the instructors and tell them what you are looking for in your training. Don't be shy about asking questions. A good instructor will be informative and receptive to your needs. Most of all, be picky. Martial arts training requires a great deal of time investment, so invest wisely.
| thank you that's very helpful i'll be sure to follow your advice there is a very good martial art school here in dubai so i'll ask there ... | |
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03-12-2008, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Clemente, CA Styles: Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Hwa Rang Do
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Home Country:  | Welcome to the forum. No, you are never too old to be too late. | |
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03-12-2008, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon, United States Styles: Shaolin Kempo Karate/ Aikido/ Yard tool-do : )
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Home Country: | We have a couple of women that are in their 80's that come in every week. I think they also do Tai Chi on Saturdays. If they can do it, anyone can.
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03-12-2008, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas City MO Styles: Western Boxing, Tai Chi, Animal Form Kung Fu, and Wing Chun
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Home Country: | As others have said, you're never too old  Figure out the reasons you want to study martial arts and rate them. Then go to the schools and see how they train. Does the training focus match why you want to study? If so your in great luck. Go for it and have fun.
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03-12-2008, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mascoutah, IL Styles: Kajukenbo, Shotokan Karate, Tai Chi
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Home Country: | It is never to old to start. If my mom could take Tai Chi with me in her early 60's while undergoing chemo anyone can start some kind of art.
Welcome to the forums btw!
__________________  Through this art we gain long life and happiness. We strive to respect ourselves and others. We train for self discipline, self control, and self respect. | |
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03-13-2008, 04:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dubai
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Home Country: | thank you everyone i really didn't expect such a warm welcome so thank you all | |
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03-13-2008, 06:50 PM
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| Black Belt I
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Suffern, NY Styles: Vee-Jitsu, Shotokan, TKD & Arnis
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Home Country: | Jump in
wina,
Just pick a good club and jump in. Welcome to the forum.
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03-16-2008, 08:54 PM
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| Master III
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by wina hi everyone i'm new here and i'm interested in martial arts but i was wondering am i too old to start now ? i don't want to be a champion or anything ... just practice and stay healthy so what do you recommend ? | Youre never too late. I had started another martial art at 25.
As with any starting, ome has to learn the basics and work from there.
Just get out there, find something close and affordable, and train.
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What do I know? Since I didn't post my styles or experience, I have no experience, no knowledge, no say.
That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
Hey, my post count has the same palaverment tone as anyone elses'
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03-17-2008, 03:37 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Western Australia Styles: Iaido and Jodo
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Home Country:  | Do it!!
As our wise comrades have put it here,it is never too late.Just find what suits you best.Shop around.Ask questions!I myself started when i was 32.Remember to have fun too!! | |
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03-17-2008, 05:39 PM
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| Master III
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by sakana As our wise comrades have put it here,it is never too late.Just find what suits you best.Shop around.Ask questions!I myself started when i was 32.Remember to have fun too!! | Who are you calling a wise comrade????? 
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What do I know? Since I didn't post my styles or experience, I have no experience, no knowledge, no say.
That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
Hey, my post count has the same palaverment tone as anyone elses'
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03-18-2008, 12:11 AM
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| Black Belt II
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kansas City MO Styles: Western Boxing, Tai Chi, Animal Form Kung Fu, and Wing Chun
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Originally Posted by 47MartialMan Who are you calling a wise comrade????? | 47MM, one day they'll all know its "OLD BUZZARD!" | |
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