How old were you when you first started Martial Arts?

[cosgod]

I was 36 when I started aikido - after years of being bored with aerobics. I've been training for almost two years, and I never imagined I would like it as much as I do - I was born a clutz and will die a clutz - but I truely love the art of this martial art. And the martial is a nice side benefit - a little 'lagniappe' as we say down south. Sometimes I wish I had started earlier when your muscles are a bit more 'trainable', but I am relishing the challenge of learning now, and I look forward to many years of life with aikido!

 

[Aikikitty]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to everyone who has voted and posted so far!

Nice to see you on here, Cosgod! (We go to the same dojo )
Robyn :wavey:

 

[FLY]

I started Shito-Ryu when I was 7...only lasted for a couple of years, got my first 2 belts then quit.
I started Tracy's Kenpo when I was 25 (this time actually studying and taking it alot more serious) and I will be testing for my green belt next Saturday.



:asian:

 

[Aikikitty]

Hey Fly,
Lots of luck on your belt test! :samurai: :ninja:

Robyn

 

[Klondike93]

Started at 15, still going at it 27 years later!!


:asian:

 

[FLY]

Originally posted by The Opal Dragon

Hey Fly,
Lots of luck on your belt test! :samurai: :ninja:

Robyn

Thank you Robyn. Currently I'm working out of town (logging camp), so I'm only home on weekends, making it difficult to just maintain my level but I manage to find time to train still (on company time ) I'll post again next Saturday and let everyone know how I did.


:asian:

 

[Baoquan]

Started boxing when i was 6, Uechi-Ryu at 10.....discontinued Uechi, and ahve studied a few different things since then. I haven't stopped training.....except for a knee problem that shut me down when i was 13.

Cheers

Bao.

 

[The Sapphire Ping Dragon]

Hi Twin Dragon!!!! :wavey:

Thanks for telling me about this site, Robyn! It's really cool! Okay, I started doing Tang Soo Do when I was almost 9 years old. I have been doing it for 5 years and I still LOVE it!!!!! I am a 1st degree Red Belt.

Have a nice day everybody!!!

Brittany :asian:

 

[arnisador]

Welcome! Be sure to check out the Tang Soo Do forum!

 

[The Sapphire Ping Dragon]

Originally posted by arnisador

Welcome! Be sure to check out the Tang Soo Do forum!

Wow thanks!!!!!!:asian:

Brittany :boing2:

 

[Aikikitty]

Hey Brittany!!!

Hi Sapphire Dragon!!!! Thanks for posting!!!

Your Friend,
Robyn

 

[FLY]

Originally posted by FLY


I'll post again next Saturday and let everyone know how I did.

Well...I'm exhausted, tired and sore but I made it to green
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to sleep for the rest of the weekend

:asian:

 

[Aikikitty]

Congratulations!!!!!!! I'm very happy for you!!!!!! :ninja:

Robyn

 

[Goldendragon7]

I think that is a good age for longevity..... old enough for a good commitment, and young enough to learn well.

:asian:

 

[KenpoTess]

Hi all

I was 37 when I first started training in Kenpo, then a car accident put me out of commission for a long time. I earned my orange belt at 40 and am now ready to test for brown 2. My husband and I now own our own Dojo and I love every moment of training and teaching. I may not be as a high kicker as the young adult students but I can keep up with the best of them

Tess who's 42 now

 

[Goldendragon7]

up the good work and keep digging!
:asian:

 

[Seig]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

up the good work and keep digging!
:asian:

She keeps up and graves is what she will be digging.

 

[Goldendragon7]

she sounds like a great partner to have!

:asian:

 

[shihantae]

I started in Jan 1964 at age 11. I turned 12 that august.
My first system was Wing Chun(but not my last.

Peace,
Tae

 

[Seig]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

she sounds like a great partner to have!

:asian:

Yup, in and out of the dojo