I ask this because i need discipline in my life, and i think karate is the penultimate choice that is most possible for me. The last one would be join the army, but since there is a war going on, i don't think that would wise of me. Is 18 years old too late to start? Also is karate dangerous?
2006-11-13 09:06:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Any traditional martial art (ie 1 that emphasizes forms, respect & discipline) will be very good for you. It should definitely help.
I started Tae Kwon Do at age 44.
Not dangerous if you are in a good school. The worst injuries I have had in my school have been bruises.
BTW I'm impressed that you know the meaning of penultimate. Very few people your age do. In fact very few people ANY age do.
2006-11-13 09:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 17⤊ 0⤋
You will learn self discipline, Respect, Responsibility, and self defense. You will also get more fit. No 18 is not to late to start, but you may be older than a lot of kids in their but don't give up. Karate is not dangerous when you are a beginner, but once you get to more advanced ranks it can get hard.
2006-11-13 19:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by gamerx66x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No 18 is not old.... No Karate is not dangerous its like TKD, pretty much as safe as you can get.
2006-11-13 17:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 17 and I barely started practicing karate in October, I highly recommend it
2006-11-13 17:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by angelus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No 18 is not to old. You will gain focus, and disipline. It is dangerous if you choose it to be.
2006-11-13 17:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by onebadcrow2003 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋