Is it too late for me?

[dbp]

Hey all...I have been thinking for a while that I wanted to get into MMA and the 'ultimate fighter' type of thing. I'm just concerned that I might be getting a bit too old to get into it.

I took tang soo do for about 4 months (a year ago) and got to yellow belt (I know big deal :-)) -- I just didn't expect that to be what it was...The school was more of a babysitting class with little kids running around. It's hard to be serious about something in a situation like that.

Recently, I met this guy that I know through a local club and he does MMA and told me who to see to take classes and everything so that shouldn't be a problem.

Do you all think 23 years old is too old to be starting this?

Thanks.

dave

[academian]

You are not too old

[dbp]

You are not too old

So there are a decent number of people who have started at age 23 or so and are good?

[academian]

I would assume that most started with wrestling in highschool and then maybe some judo before BJJ and MMA but you have got plenty of time to learn and compete.Do you have any training or experience in any thing other than TSD?

[dbp]

No. In fact, I've only been in probably 3 real fights and that was back in highschool. I'm pretty athletic though, played a little baseball and I go through spurts where I'll jog a couple miles a few times a week.

Maybe I should ask why people get into this. I'm not sure exactly why I want to get into it, but it seems like fun. I think I'd carry myself better and probably not act like an immature moron when I'm out and get some discipline. Which is what I thought I was going to get from TSD, but like I said the kids just killed the atmosphere for me...I need something hardcore.

[academian]

Go for it !!! You can do anything you desire if you have enough determination. Have you checked out any schools for training????

[dbp]

No, I haven't looked at the schools. Funds are sort of tight right now. The one guy I knew told me a little about it and it seemed like as long as you were good, you wouldn't have to pay or at least after a while anyway.

Where are you from in PA? I'm from Pittsburgh....know anywhere around there I should be looking?

[academian]

I am between hershey and scranton. No where close to pittsburg but I used to live there years ago. Actually I lived in strongsville OH outside of Clevland and worked in pittsburg. anyway I will see If I can find some schools in that area.

[academian]

Check this one out and let me know what you think.

STEEL CITY MARTIAL ARTS
412) 835-5544
3561 Valley Dr
Pittsburgh, PA
STEEL CITY MARTIAL ARTS 412-835-5544
SANTINO AND ROYCE GRACIE
3561 VALLEY DRIVE
PITTSBURG, PA

https://www.steelcitymartialarts.com/

[dbp]

cool, thanks...gonna check it out!

[academian]

You are welcome Good luck If you need anymore info. just ask

[JaredExtreme]

23 is definently not too old. Go check out the classes and see if you dig it!