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Old 07-21-2007, 11:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm a 40 year old who is thinking about starting Muay Thai, I live in Tucson by the way. I've been takining boxing classes on and off for the last three years. I'm just wondering if I'm getting to old to start anew. Any one here in there 40's and just starting or have any advice for me.

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Definitely take up on it. As long as you don't have any bone problems and you're averagely flexible, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't. Go for it.
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Perhaps you should consider taking up shuffleboard instead.
Just kidding. As long as you don't expect to win any K1 GP's and your in good general health. Why not?
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True. But at a certain age you should turn down your expectations when your just starting a sport like this.
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I knew a guy who started boxing at age 38 (he was a powerlifter throughout his 20's) and is continuing to blast his way through the Master's Division, even though he is light for a heavyweight (low 200's).

He has a career and age might prohibit him from becoming professional, but he's surely proved that he can win fights, understands boxing and in some cases...is in better physical condition than men half his age.

Boxing, even at a late age, is a good thing for him.

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I am 36 and been training in the Phx metro area for about 12 months. I enjoy the training and sparring with fellow classmates in the gym. I have no misconceptions of being a champion fighter. I simply do it for the exercise. It helps to take out frustrations from a stressful day at work, and it gives me the conditioning to play at my 5 year olds pace when she wants to play.

I have had a few basic injuries. Nothing major. I do find that it is harder to heal as you get older. And, the gas tank doesn't seem to be as good, or recover as fast. But, overall, I encourage all of my friends to do it! It is better than sitting on your butt at home watching TV.
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I knew a guy who started boxing at age 38 (he was a powerlifter throughout his 20's) and is continuing to blast his way through the Master's Division, even though he is light for a heavyweight (low 200's).

He has a career and age might prohibit him from becoming professional, but he's surely proved that he can win fights, understands boxing and in some cases...is in better physical condition than men half his age.

Boxing, even at a late age, is a good thing for him.
Thats a very heartwarming tale. But my earlier statement won't change because of the occasional exception.
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I'll be 50 next month and I say go for it because the Bad Guys don't wanna here no lame Arse excuses. Especially, don't hit me I'm an old man. He He
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Its the truth, take it or leave it. I'm not here to change minds, lol.
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I don't doubt, or care, it's the truth. All I said is: Go for it. But don't count on any titlefights. Beeing a noob to the sport and all. But go for it regardless.
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I'm 37 and a coach. Some of my most dedicated students are in their 40's, even older. My own coach is about to turn 70 and can still run circles around most of us. It's just a matter of training smart, which means listen to your body. I am coming to terms with that myself right now.

When you're young and something hurts, more often than not you can just train through it and keep going, and before you know it the pain is gone. Sometime in your 30's, that stops. When something hurts, you can't just ignore it. You have to do something to actually address it rather than keep training and risk making a small problem into a big problem.
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Thanks to all of you who responded. I'm not looking to win K-1 but I know that Muay Thai is a young mans art so I was just wanting to see if there was anyone who thought I was crazy for starting.

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Thanks to all of you who responded. I'm not looking to win K-1 but I know that Muay Thai is a young mans art so I was just wanting to see if there was anyone who thought I was crazy for starting.

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