Hello/Need advice
- Thread starter Franny
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Start to have fun by doing some research on the schools in your area. visit several of them and get a feeling for what art / instructor is right for you.
Something like Tai Chi may work for you since it may be easier on your back or you may research and find something else that suits you.
Something like Tai Chi may work for you since it may be easier on your back or you may research and find something else that suits you.
welcome to martialtalk.
You are never to old to start studying the arts so as a few have said look aound at some of the schools in your area (i might even try the Manchester and salem areas) talk to the students and instructors and find one that you think will fit your needs.
Keep us informed as to how it goes
You are never to old to start studying the arts so as a few have said look aound at some of the schools in your area (i might even try the Manchester and salem areas) talk to the students and instructors and find one that you think will fit your needs.
Keep us informed as to how it goes
First, welcome aboard! I think you'll find this a very polite, and friendly, community that's quite willing to help.
By all means, post some questions in the Beginner's forum. You'll get a lot of exposure there, and some honest-to-goodness assistance.
By all means, post some questions in the Beginner's forum. You'll get a lot of exposure there, and some honest-to-goodness assistance.
Franny said:
Hi, I'm 62 years old and started to do Tai Chi Yang style when I was 59 1/2. I had been walking and waving my arms around to fend off arthritis and bersitis and backaches etc. I am still overweigt. A local adult school was offering Tai Chi and I signed up. I didn't know that the class I chose was the Guang Ping (long form - more martial arts oriented). The following year when I took a class in the Beijing style of Tai Chi, the short form, I was happy that I had started with the Guang Ping. In the short form body weight is often on one leg. In the long form body weight is evenly distributed. My legs and hips have gotten stronger. I can balance on one leg to do a kick and I'm having fun. I like to say that I'm getting 3 benefits; weight bearing exercise, meditation, and self defense. I also do Chi Gong which is related to Tai Chi but different, more internal and meditative. I haven't gone to any "senior" tai chi classes, but watched one in the park once. It looked more like Chi Gong than Tai Chi. I wish I had started Tai Chi years ago. I believe I am the oldest person at my school. Contact me if you like. I live in Bergen County NY.
Fran
Hi Franny, Welcome to MT!!!
Welcome to Martial Talk ~ Enjoy! :asian:
evenflow1121
2nd Black Belt
Welcome to MT. Think up some goals what are you trying to get out of your martial arts training? Physical Fitness? Self Discipline? Delf Defense? Ect. Also I would consult a Doctor about that back problem before I start any martial arts program, to make sure you wont injure it further. Have fun on the boards.
Greetings and welcome to MT. Never to old, big, small or whatever to start!
