I will be 30 years old this February. Am I too old to take up Kung Fu?
2006-09-08 08:40:27 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I will be 30 years old this February. Am I too old to take up Kung Fu? I only ask because everyone I know who is invloved in martial arts has been since they were children.
2006-09-09 07:03:03 · update #1
Of course not.
I took up Karate and Kickboxing when I was 35. I have been kickboxing competitively for 7 years now.
2006-09-08 08:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kung Fu, form of Chinese boxing that involves karate-like kicks and jumps in a more acrobatic form, with additional techniques not found in karate.
There is no specific age for learning kung fu.But you must take note of your previous wounds and injured areas because there are the most vulerable parts when learning this. Also, if you think kung fu is too vigourous, you may even try karate or tae kwon do which are other popular choices of martial arts.
It is also important for you to find an excellent teacher.
Don't hesitate. Take it now!
2006-09-08 15:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by watever4ever4ever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're in your prime & it's never too late to study the arts. If you have any health concerns, you might check with your doctor though just to be sure you have no conditions which might cause you pain or difficulty. Once that physical is cleared, then go & enjoy.
Learning Karate, Kung Fu, Judo, any of these styles is an amazing experience that will teach you not only how to defend yourself, be great exercise, help balance you mentally, but they will build confidence and assurance in many aspects of your life.
2006-09-08 15:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not too old
I recently went to a martial arts tourney
there were kids started from age 3 and also
lots of adults with lots of gray hair mind you
Martial arts are good for your mind body and soul at any age
And I am sure it could help you lose those few pounds we 30-ish
have gained over the years
Good Luck!
2006-09-08 18:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by summer_lebowski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA! I am 42 and just started a new martial art this year, after studying several others in the past 20+. Never too old to learn something new.
2006-09-08 19:05:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighbor teaches martial arts and I was interested in joining and I said that I would feel stupid because I am 24 and just now starting, he said he has people of all ages start all the time and that I wouldn't have a problem because no matter the age we all start out in the beginners class, I am starting next week and there is a 61 year old starting with me!!!
2006-09-08 15:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by brunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not too old. I didn't start training in martial arts until age 37...I'm 40 now and still going strong. It may be a little tougher on the body than it would if you were younger, but if you stick with it and dedicate yourself you will be just fine.
2006-09-08 22:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by awarriorandapoet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 13 and my dad is 35 and he and i do kung fu, trust me, ur not 2 old
2006-09-08 15:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by sixpackabs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have/had students starting in the mid to late 40's. It does get tougher with age, but just make sure you get a good warm up and stretch before class starts and you should be good to go.
Also, at 30 you are still young and active. Many UFC champions are in their late 30's.
2006-09-08 19:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by Mike C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no for sure not. Just before you take any classes ide recomend doing some hard core stretching so you don't feel shy when you get here stretch for about 1 hour a day for 2 weeks leadign up to your first day of lessons good luck!
2006-09-08 16:12:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋