fighting people when you are old
Hi every one,
Is it possible for some one to tell my what are their solutions or their sifus' experiences when they have to fight people at the age above 65?
I know western boxers usually do not fight people in the ring after reaching 42, because of lack of stamina and old age. If this is the case then why are elderly fencers and kendo practitioners can still win younger players with average skills in those sport.
According to one of the most famous fencers in 1930s, he had seem elderly fencers easily winning against 20-30 old fencing players with average skills. However, he had not seem any elderly players winning against younger players in any other sport.
Certainly those elderly practitioners do not win, because they are very fit or do conditioning exercises every day. What are their secrets?
Thank you
Hitman
Re: fighting people when you are old
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I know western boxers usually do not fight people in the ring after reaching 42, because of lack of stamina and old age.
Are you sure you mean "people in the ring" and not "the highest level of competition on a televised event"?
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Originally posted by Hitman
I know western boxers usually do not fight people in the ring after reaching 42
that doesn't mean they aren't training. They stop COMPETING. when you are fighting on a pro level - heck, even semi pro, you're not gonna keep up with the young guys. that doesn't mean you can't hold your own, however.
Certainly those elderly practitioners do not win, because they are very fit or do conditioning exercises every day. What are their secrets?
there are no secrets in MA... just train. One of my judo coaches is 76 and he still schools younger guys. However, he could not keep up in a judo tournament...
Current Chess Worls Champion
is Garry Kasparov .... he's 46 years old.