is 34 too old

[earnest]

to begin a martial art?

[Becca]

Nope. There's a guy at my kwoon who just started a few weeks ago who's in his late 50s and has never done anything phisical since high school.

[old jong]

At your age,you should know!... Seriously, 34 is young enough to begin and even achieve lots of things.
Have some fun here!

[carly]

but I wouldn't try taking up acrobatic wu shu or anything.

[Dark Knight]

Im 40, Been in for over 25 years.

And best of all, even at 40 Im not too old to sleep with 18 year old hotties

[Nick]

Hell no! I know a guy in my class who started in his late forties, now he's in great shape.

Later...

[Laughing Cow]

Nope not too old.

There are quiet a few renowned masters that started late too.

[Chang Style Novice]

I'm turning 34 on Thursday, so it better not be too old.

[Oso]

I've just had a 51 year old woman start my classes. She came in saying she was interested in it from a self defense standpoint. She does the beginning drills ok and is banging arms with the younger guys but at 51 I just don't think she is ever going to have the physicality to pursue martial arts as a viable method of self defense. In the past she has learned both long and short yang style tai chi so has decent body awareness and movement. I just don't know on this one, she's come to 4 classes in a row and seems to be intent on it but she's a small 51 year old woman.

[joedoe]

Not too old. Age makes it harder at first but there is no reason why an older person cannot develop good kung fu. We have a guy in his mid-50s who started because his sons started. Now they are gone and he is still training - and getting better every time I see him.

[kungfu cowboy]

Didn't you hear? Forty is the new thirty: which means you are still in your twenties! Except for the getting old part, age doesn't exist!

[MightyB]

34 is not too old. Great to hear that you're starting the martial arts. Just remember to have fun.

[Serpent]

Originally posted by kungfu cowboy
Didn't you hear? Forty is the new thirty: which means you are still in your twenties! Except for the getting old part, age doesn't exist!

Excellent.

I'm immortal.

[Becca]

Originally posted by carly
but I wouldn't try taking up acrobatic wu shu or anything.

Why not? With a good Sifu to guide him, it should just fine. I
doubt any one will expect cart wheels and leaps right off the bat, any way.

[earnest]

In that case can anyone recommend instruction in the Madison, Wisconsin area? Any information. whether pro or con, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.