You're not too old. I started MuayThai in my early 20's, started fighting, won a MuayThai title. But then I took the next 10 years off of competition (and serious training). I really got out of shape.
So I started training seriously again. In 2 years I lost the weight and stepped back into the ring again at 34 years old. I won 2 more MuayThai titles before retiring from the ring again. Both of my title wins came against fighters who were practically HALF my age! (one was 19 years old, the other was 17 years old)
If I can do it, you can do it!
Couple of pointers....
1. Conditioning is key. You need to get yourself into phenomenal shape for the ring. Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, plyometrics, etc.
2. As you approach 30, your body will start to slow down. This means you have to train smarter rather than simply train "more". When we're young, you can train and train and train, improving your skills by the sheer volume of work you do. But as you get older, your body can't take it as well and you need longer recovery times. You will need to find ways to train as EFFECIENTLY as possible to stay on top of your game.
3. STRETCH!!!!!!!!! Stretching is a seriously huge part of training that many neglect. As you get older, stretching becomes more & more important to maintain your health! Don't "sleep" on this!
4. Keep your guard up! (LOL)
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