I have taken tae kwon do for over 6 years but have moved to a place where nothing like that is offered. I am interested in learning gymnastics however there are no places for that kind of instruction. I still practice my martial arts as well as work out on my own, but I would really like to learn another skill and was wondering how to go about doing it. I am afraid I am getting too old to start learning something as intense as gymnastics but if anyone has any tips on how I could go about doing this it would be greatly appreciated. I have many martial art skills, but basic techniques such as cartwheels and handstands still trouble me. If anyone has any tips on how to start out I would much appreciate the help. Thank you to anyone who has advice for me!
2006-08-15 05:09:59 · 10 answers · asked by kb 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Yes it may be too late. Gymnasts have been doing it since they were very young, esp to teach yourself I wouldn't reccomend that either
2006-08-15 05:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if handstand and cartwheels are still hard for you, you may not wana try anything by yourself. however if you have a beam that is a few feet on the ground you can just practice you balance walking on it. For competetive gymnastics you are too late, but to just do it as a hobby you can still do it. You may want to look into private lessons with a coach at a local gym. DONT try by yourself, gymnastics is a very hard and mentally challenging sport but with a lot of practice im sure you can get it. As for the handstand/cartwheels part find a wall away from anything you could kick and get into a lunge facing the wall as you lean down kick your back leg up as hard as you can and try to kick straight forward hold for a few seconds then kick back down, try to stay up a lil longer each time. once you perfect that you can move on the cartwheels, get in a lunge again this time when you put your hands down turn it sideways parralel with your front foot, as your leaning forward do the same kicking technique and rotate your abs with your leg that comes down first.
2006-08-15 05:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It IS never too Late to learn. But it is too late to do gymnastics as a pro. Go for it.
Good Luck
2006-08-15 05:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by LivingLyrics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn PARKOUR, Its better than gymnastics but you got to practice a lot. You can search on internet for parkour you might know where to start.
2006-08-15 05:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Snow surfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not too late. You might not make the Olympic team, but so what? You'll still enjoy it.
2006-08-15 05:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ox Cimarron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are never to old to teach yourself or others when makes dreams come true!! i think you should get at it teach yourself new moves make them up teach younger kids if u want, get some space and start your own!!!
Alli
2006-08-15 05:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by Brooke S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most gymnist started when they're little.. but you can give it a try. just the bones aren't as flexible as when you were a kid, would be a little difficult.
2006-08-15 05:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by superboredom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not too late but i wouldn't reccomend teaching yourself... you could get seriously hurt
2006-08-15 13:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by xxgymnast_with_an_attitudexx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you are to late,
2006-08-15 05:14:33 · answer #9 · answered by lanie1713 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how flexy you are. But go for it.
2006-08-15 05:13:09 · answer #10 · answered by breadloaf76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋