Is it possible for a person of 30 years old to start practicing martail arts and hope to possabley compete in any programs?
2007-08-08 05:29:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Not at all although the MMA type fighting and training may be too much for you depending on what kind of shape you are in and how good your health is or has been. That type of training and fighting requires so much more and so other types of martial arts like the traditional stand up ones may be a better choice for you. Injuries are less frequent in those martial arts and in many of the tournaments they have and the training does not take as much of a toll on your body. Not only that but on the NASKA and NBL national tournament circuit they have a division that is 35-42 for competition as well as a 42-49 and 50 and above division now for all those that still want to compete. You are also starting to see older divisions in the smaller, local, and regional tournaments since there are more people each year still competing as they get older.
2007-08-08 10:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely possible. I'm living proof. At age 33 I began studying Karate and I am currently a 2nd degree blackbelt. At age 36 I began studying Kickboxing and I compete in competitive tournaments every month.
2007-08-08 12:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I used to teach they we would have people over 60 years old. When it comes to competitions they are usually split up by ages (especially sparring). It maybe something like a 30+ group. But it all depends on tournament/competition.
2007-08-08 13:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by Simba 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
30 is not too old! I took up karate at 47. At first the warm-ups told me just how much out of shape I had let myself become. But in a very short time I was toning up and earned my self several belts and and brand-new self esteem. I highly recommend it. You are only too old if you tell yourself you are. Good luck.
2007-08-08 12:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by mahoganychik@yahoo.com 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Haven't you heard? 30 is the new 20.
Take from someone who has been thrown around by a 43 year old woman who just got her brown belt.
2007-08-08 12:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by silverhawk 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great that you want to do that!
I say go for it! 30 really isn't that old. You may just have to practice a little more.
And that's ok :-)
2007-08-08 12:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by katywithay2009 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it isn't too old! Up until the day you take your last dying breath you can do anything you want!!! Good luck and hope you win some of the competitions!!!
2007-08-08 12:33:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your never to old if you have a young spirit as myself I'm 48 I feel
I could do anything. Your as young as you feel, I say do it your the only one holding you back. Life is short so at least try!!!!!!
2007-08-08 12:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by bevrob59 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice choice. I have guys older then me in my class joining taekwondo. So don't feel bad if you arent able to keep up with the students.
2007-08-08 18:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
30 yrs old is not too old. if u want to start or try something new, go for it
2007-08-08 12:33:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋