I am 25 yr old whom is interested in taking kungfu. what"s my chances of

[icesaige]

being good at starting late in life? I have never really been that athletic and i have no exp. Im kinda chubby but i think i can be very dedicated. So is it realistic for me me to believe in a few years i can do all the flips and tricks or even compete.

 

[Complex]

Kung Fu can be learned at all ages,, the only thing that will be difficult for you is your flexibility which you need to watch after since you've already gone through puberty, the problem is is that Kung Fu is ment to be learned quickly, but people need money and slow down the process to keep yu in training longer and if your as dedicated as you say you are, you wont be able to truly unlock all your potentials learning from these commercialized Kung Fu teachers, if you are really serious you must find a real Kung Fu Sifu/Master, and Kung Fu is ment to be free flowing and perpetual, not many can teach the art properly, fortionatly i have found a true master, and i am 15 i just started, the best thing you can ever do to elevate yourself, good luck,

 

[pugpaws2]

Late in life. What you fail to realize is that you are not far beyond being a kid. I don't meant that as a putdown. Life is a perspective. We all have our ways of viewing life and ourselves. From your perspective you are getting old. I'm 55 and still training and teaching martial arts. I have had many students begin their training that were twice your age. They all did well. Go to it!

 

[Quasimodo]

Here is a clip of someone much older than you demonstrating what is possible when you learn to develop your chi;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFijeHmOPlQ

This sort of ability takes years (if not decades), to develop. So you aren't too old, you have a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow in the martial arts...

 

[StevK]

i will tell you something. Bruce Lee was very good at fighting and he started out very young. I know some good fighters that started in there 20's you are never to old to start. It is better to start when you are 25 then never.

 

[StevK]

i will tell you something. Bruce Lee was very good at fighting and he started out very young. I know some good fighters that started in there 20's you are never to old to start. It is better to start when you are 25 then never.

 

[Platypus]

I don't specifically know about Kungfu, but i started practicing Katori Shinto Ryu myself about 6 months ago, i'm 23

I do believe you can get "good" at a martial art in couple of years with enough practice.
Most teachers will let you take a lesson for free to see if you like it, i would suggest trying it out and ask the teacher about this.