I'm 50 Years Old and I Want to Start Doing Martial Arts | 10 Tips To Begin Your Journey

[@pbziegler]

I trained in aikido for 14 years when i was a younger man. Had a hip replacement and stopped training. Now at 82 I am playing tai chi. Fantastic training.

[@ErikCalderon]

Sorry to hear about your hip, and Congratulations on staying in the game! 82 and still doing Martial Arts is very impressive!

[@davidwayne9982]

I'm almost afraid to start. I have a 5th black in kenpo, a 4th black in Hapkido, a 4th in Ten Shin Aikido, black in wing chun, and master teaching certificiate in jeet kune do- BUT- got mashed between 2 trucks in 99 and haven't been able to practice since. I HURT and move very little now-- and learning the breakfalls ( a VERY imporant part of martial arts for safely- ) would break me. BUT I need to. Learning how to fall without getting hurt will help ALL older folk-- especially if you still have SOME mobility now. I'd recommend SILAT, or Wing Chun for beginners.. NOT so much ground work- but you DO learn how to fall without getting hurt and CAN work into doing it successfully. ONce you do- your balance becomes better, and if you DO have a fall outside class- you most likely WON"T get injured by it as you would have previously!!! THIS VIDEO IS VERY GOOD- and ACCURATE-- you can learn it-- and do it !!!

[@ErikCalderon]

Sorry to hear about the accident. Thank you for commenting!

[@localhero26]

I began training Aikido aged 49. I am now 66 and in two days time will take my Nidan test.

[@ErikCalderon]

Congratulations!

[@Highlander88]

Hi, I started my journey when I was 24 and in bad shape with Judo, Karate, Aikido and Jiu Jitsu. Because of my Job I made a 12 years break in which I made traditional Archery. Then I restarted and now I am 64 and happy to train Jiu Jitsu again. It's a fantastic journey and I am in a better shape than I was with 24... All the things you mention are true. The biggest Impact on my live has the Martial Art Mindset. It helps me in my Job , my private life and today to accept the flow of life when you get older. Thanks a Lot for this Vid and a lot of Greetings from Germany!

[@ErikCalderon]

Thank you, I'm so happy that you enjoyed my video and exciting to hear about your Martial Arts Journey! The Mindset is wonderful for everyday life!!!

[@tomokocalderon9218]

I feel a lot slower when I train. But after a class, I always feel great.

[@CoachSteveJandS]

I started Muay Thai at 38 and a few years later I am thankful to say I am serious injury free... 🎉❤

[@ErikCalderon]

Congratulations! Please stay injury free.

[@david_shih]

Great topic! Enjoyed the vid!

[@ErikCalderon]

Glad you enjoyed it! I aged myself on the thumbnail. Had fun making it!

[@david_shih]

@@ErikCalderon that’s awesome!!

[@jamesbigga8843]

I trained in Okinawan Karate for 22 yrs. overseas, stopped training over a decade. I'm 51 and I enrolled in Shotokan and will start on the 3rd of Sept. Shorin ryu and shotokan though are both Karate are both different. It will be challenge... challenge accepted.

[@ErikCalderon]

Exciting! Enjoy your journey.

[@tomokocalderon9218]

My goal this week is to attend two classes.

[@ErikCalderon]

Awesome!

[@JClalame]

I trained Aikido in Spain, when I was 25 years old, after 8 years I stopped. Now I'm 60 years old and I start again Aikido in Canada. I began 6 month ago...I have forgotten everything 😂😂😂 I knew. It's very hard but I don't surrender...

[@ErikCalderon]

Congratulations on starting up again!

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

58 and starting Muay Thai! Skål!

[@ErikCalderon]

Nice!!!

[@brennansnowdon4642]

I love Martial arts my wing chun school closed down trained in wing chun for 12 years its a good style almost a black belt in taekwondo but i don't think its an art i can do long term because of arthritis in my knee but i love Aikido i met Takashi kimeda years ago when i was younger i remember thinking oh this is bullshit watching the class at the time until he tossed me around like a bag of potatoes im in mid air thinking how did he do this to me very nice man too could of broke my arm kicked me head but had great control no ego i had some karate sensei training back then also had grappled with different people styles ive matured so much in my Martial arts so im gonna go there to learn yoshinkan aikido great art for self defense also love the philosophy

[@ErikCalderon]

Thank you for sharing that with me. Sounds exciting!

[@pauljohnson6019]

Age is just a number- this is in any sports! If you're already experienced, you can still keep up with younger opponents, skill and technique will over pure speed usually.

[@ErikCalderon]

Very True! Especially if we're consistent with our training.

[@pauljohnson6019]

@@ErikCalderon Yes. I'm over 40, I'm an ex black belt in Shotokan karate, still training, to get my black belt again, on brown belt currently.

[@ErikCalderon]

Nice! I'm over 50, One of my students is in his 70s! Let's keep going!

[@Moore-Ent]

I start KunTao Silat today. I will be 55 in June.

[@ErikCalderon]

Congratulations!!! Let me know how your first class goes. Was thinking about making a video about what to expect in your first class….

[@Moore-Ent]

@@ErikCalderon it was soooo much fun! Do it!

[@vivianneschoenwald9138]

So true

[@ErikCalderon]

Yes!

[@fredricclack7137]

2yrs 70&40o inMAs!☯️

[@oldschoolkarate-5o]

😀🙏🏽i’m 45 , thnx

[@ErikCalderon]

Keep at it!

[@oldschoolkarate-5o]

@@ErikCalderon thanks

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

Thank, sir that good for thouvh😂🎉😢😮😅😅!!

[@ErikCalderon]

You're welcome!

[@ThatsEven-hm6ng]

❤❤😂😂🎉😢😮😅

[@ErikCalderon]

👨🏽‍🦳

[@buhdahto]

I asked in two e-mails if you required each student to sign a contract. You never answered.

[@ErikCalderon]

My apologies. I never received them. Which email address did you use? No contracts. You only have to sign a liability waiver.