I'm 16 , and I woke up from this horrible dream where I couldn't defend myself . I use to go to a karate school but I lived far from it and I stopped going because I was afraid I wouldn't have a ride to and from . My moms car started to act up . But now , after that dream *it felt VERY real* I just woke up wanting to go back . Yes , I want to go to the same school , but I feel that I'm too old . Plus , I think they'll look at me differently because I left without notice , that was a few years ago . But I just want KNOW I can defend myself if I ever have to . I don't want to worry about me not being able to fight or whatever , I want to KNOW I can . So do you believe I'm too old for it ? I want to return to the one my dad put me in when I was younger . Will this help control all my anger inside ? Cause I am pretty upset about a lot of stuff , and I want something that I could use to channel my anger into .
Not at all. I did karate until i was 16, and now i'm 17 and am a part time instructor at a karate place and a black belt. I see people of all ages doing it, even adults and senior citizens sometimes. It is a great mode for controlling your anger and is a good workout.
thewanderer
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You are never too old to learn karate. I've seen Teens and adults wanting to try in my school.
I don't think so at my martial arts school we have like 60+ year olds and I only just joined and I am 13 and there are loads of people 16-20 actully I think about 50% of martial arts school is around your age so I would not say you were anywhere near to old for it.
HailFirePeaks
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You can begin martial arts at any age. The oldest student I've seen was in his 60s. But someone told me they had a student who was 80.
A lot of Karate and TaeKwonDo schools have a lot of kids (it appeals to children as an alternative sport to play besides the stuff offered at school). But if you check into things, you will find that most schools take all ages of students, including adults.
Martial arts is a wonderful recreational sport. Plus, you can learn a lot of practical stuff as well.
You should definitely get back into that Karate class.
A lot of Karate and TaeKwonDo schools have a lot of kids (it appeals to children as an alternative sport to play besides the stuff offered at school). But if you check into things, you will find that most schools take all ages of students, including adults.
Martial arts is a wonderful recreational sport. Plus, you can learn a lot of practical stuff as well.
You should definitely get back into that Karate class.
BecksTheDreamer
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You are never too old for karate. At the dojo I go to we accept new adults all the time. It's perfectly normal and if you want to go back, you should.
But don't go because you have the dear you are too old or you just want to defend yourself.
I mean, yes, the second reason is okay but you should experience karate if you truly want to dedicate yourself to it again.
This will never control your anger. That is not what karate is for. It is not for channeling anger and ripping someone apart, then walking away from it feeling great.
If you want to get back into it, make sure you are going to be dedicated and not do it to get rid of your anger or fears, because honestly this will not help your anger the least bit and the fears will get smaller but that should not be a reason to take it up.
~Becks
But don't go because you have the dear you are too old or you just want to defend yourself.
I mean, yes, the second reason is okay but you should experience karate if you truly want to dedicate yourself to it again.
This will never control your anger. That is not what karate is for. It is not for channeling anger and ripping someone apart, then walking away from it feeling great.
If you want to get back into it, make sure you are going to be dedicated and not do it to get rid of your anger or fears, because honestly this will not help your anger the least bit and the fears will get smaller but that should not be a reason to take it up.
~Becks