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June 14, 2010, Abe H asked a Martial Arts question:

Is it too late to start at age eighteen?

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So far, 9 people answered Abe H's question

Its never too late to start. My husband takes Tae Kwon Do with my 9 year old son, its a great bonding experience.

Answered August 24, 2010 by Emily Canibano

it is never too late

Answered July 10, 2010 by carlos elinvincible

Abe, most of us consider 18 a fairly young age to start! I also know of a lady that trains with my Grandmaster Kim, Dong-Hoon in Tucson Arizona, she started with him at 60 or 70. I tested at the same time she did for 1st Degree Black Belt (I started when I was 18 by the way). We are now both Master level, and she is the oldest practicing martial artist in Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan.

Anyway, age is not a restriction in and of itself.

Answered July 10, 2010 by Erik Kluzek

Erik Kluzek teaches these classes:

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  Outdoor Summer Fun Family Tae Kwon Do Classes (mostly outside)

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  Beginning Breakers Tae Kwon Do Classes for $40.00

It's never too late! Don't put limits on yourself, thinking it's ever too late to fulfill your dreams. If you do, you'll spend your life doing nothing and trying to make up for lost time when you're older and unhappy. Live your life to the fullest! :)

Answered July 07, 2010 by Lacretia Hardy

That's a great age to start. You still have your health and flexibility.

It is never to late to start training. It will improve your confidence and your understanding of your own body. It is also good for your mental conditioning.

Answered July 05, 2010 by Academia Duellatoria

Academia Duellatoria teaches these classes:

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  German Short Staff for $12.00

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  Bartitsu - self defense class for $12.00

Absolutely not! My daughter started when she began high school, and is now an expert.

Answered June 15, 2010 by Alan Friend

Only if you think it is, As most people already know I specialize in the InternalMartialArts, which specifies Mind formost, then body, so as you believe so shall you do. Control your thoughts, Control your body, Control your life, be careful what you ask for, what you see(or say) is what you get, its that simple, relax and enjoy, life is wonderful!

MMC
www.martialartstaichicenter.com

Answered June 15, 2010 by Master Melvin Conley

Master Melvin Conley wrote this article:

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Never too late for martial arts. 18 is a perfect age. No injuries and the most athletic part of your life. Ive trained many 18 year olds

Answered June 14, 2010 by Barry Cuda Yedwabnick

Barry Cuda Yedwabnick teaches this class:

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  Blade Smart Knife Fighting- JKD in Las Vegas from $25.00 to $75.00

It's never too late! Eighteen is great. Develop good habits before you get set in your ways....

Answered June 14, 2010 by Astara Briski