The Best Martial Arts To Learn For Older Men Or Women

[@glenstribling6123]

64 Started Taekwondo four months ago. The biggest positive is how respectful the teachers and students are. (It is part of the sport) 2nd is how I am getting coordination back. 3rd is how therapeutic the whole thing is. It really helps you feel alive again. Highly recommend it to others who are older.

[@bodengilley9572]

I'm 47 and start my first class next week.

[@Terp311]

Same here. Just turned 45 myself and starting tomorrow.

[@btomakart5975]

Update update ?

[@jonathan_mothers]

How did it go?

[@Bushcraft242]

Age 63 when i was a kid started judo karate 1968 70s boxing karate 80S kenpo karate today 2020 shotokan karate lifetime member GMAU they have taekwondo

[@pasquinilli]

63 is the new 33. Or something like that! Ha! In any case, martial arts keeps us young!!!!

[@Richard-po6fl]

Oh man, facility cleanliness has always been a reason for me to not go to gyms or dojo. And my age. Good info. Thanks.

[@robertrodriguez4858]

As an instructor I had students as young as 6 years old to 80 years old.

[@pasquinilli]

That’s the best too right? We learn as much from them as they do from us. Having a wide age range makes us better!

[@SmallWorldFilms]

In the same class? That would be a bit off-putting for the seniors.

[@pasquinilli]

@@SmallWorldFilms I always keep them separate. Separate needs, wants, interests.

[@SmallWorldFilms]

@@pasquinilli It's nice to hear that. I'm nowhere near you, so my challenge is to find someone local who does the same.

[@pasquinilli]

@@SmallWorldFilms where do you live?

[@AlanJas-ut6ym]

Excellent, informative & inspiring video

[@r.c.5827]

What if you really ONLY want the pleasure of moving your body through the air? I don't care about self-defense, or about kicking butt, or about the spiritual dimension. Of course I want to be in (better) shape. Who doesn't?

[@davidhumphrey2316]

Thanks for your time and knowledge.

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you David

[@bobrown9747]

Dennis knows and Matt is the best

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Bo!

[@RACE1604]

Thank you for the video my friends!

[@OldMovieRob]

So speaking as someone in my 40's studying karate now, I learned the hard way recently how painful it is to receive a full impact kick to the ribs. Is there a concern about being of an older age when bones are becoming more brittle and susceptible to injury when someone hits you?

[@pasquinilli]

I’ve had students start in their late forties to late fifties and the concern with bone fragility has more to do with lifestyle and diet than age. If you have been otherwise active and don’t take too many meds that strip your bones of calcium or eat a diet that strips your bones of calcium, then you don’t really lose that much to age. You will lose more over time, but not really a problem until much later in life. The good news is that you can increase bone strength and density by improving diet and exercise as you age so that you mitigate most or all of the age related loss and even can be better than your younger self. Of course I am not a doctor so please don’t rely on my anecdotal experience. You can research diet and exercise as it relates to improving bone health and you will see for yourself how much better and how quickly you can improve. I cracked a LOT of ribs as a young man with strong healthy bones. It has more to do with the kick than anything else. Thanks for your great question. Keep training!

[@OldMovieRob]

@@pasquinilli Thank you for the detailed response. Yes, I try to keep up with a good diet and exercise, so hoping I can keep up with karate for the foreseeable future, with minimal bone damage too :) Thanks again!

[@Trynmliminatm]

Good question- I'm 52 and wonder about that too. I did TKD for 5 or so years as a 20 years guy and heavy sparring worked. I think being honest with your partner about contact is the way to go. I'm a big fan of going hard but also if you are not flexible in tkd and throwing hard kicks it's gonna cause joint and ligament injury. I'm looking for a jap juijitsu class or kempo jitsu style as it's less hard kicks.

[@VikingMale]

At 53 I still practice Karate 4 times a week, and I box. The secret is 5 ties a week at the gym pumping iron every morning, and careful nutrition with a registered dietitian.

[@FunkyTomo]

46 .. soon to be 47... I want to start... Your vid has inspired me to look for local clubs. Im in England.

[@mikefox2379]

I want fast, effective, deadly if necessary. Could care less about a black belt.

[@sandigalloway3871]

Good info. Wish you wouldn’t have put older ‘male’ in title. I almost didn’t watch it. Got my black belt in jiu jitsu last January, but now the school is closed because of Covid. I also have a brown belt in karate. Open to new martial arts experiences.

[@pasquinilli]

Great feedback and you are right! Gender has nothing to do with it! I’ll keep that in mind and make another one!

[@plusbonus1165]

Good job Sandi .

[@tedstahura7555]

Im going to fencing (social distancing)but as Jack Nicholson once said wait i forgot.

[@ColonelMarcellus]

How about having your health and physiology evaluated by a physician, THEN find a training program beneficial to your condition?

[@pasquinilli]

Good idea.

[@ColonelMarcellus]

@@pasquinilli for example, I've bilateral shoulder injuries, arthritic hips, two separate heart conditions, gastritis, recurring back pain. and one constantly sore knee. Exercise, properly and patiently approached, under expert supervision might improve some of these conditions and exacerbate some others. It's not so much a question of age as conditions.

[@davidplummer7179]

I just started 👍👍

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome David. Congrats on getting started!

[@MikePena-kb1ui]

I myself would have to quit smoking and drinking and try to get back in shape ☺️

[@OtomoTenzi]

What is your crass and brutally honest opinion, on the controversial mixture of Muay Thai + Peek-A-Boo + Judo combined? Would such a combination of combat styles be considered LETHAL???

[@pasquinilli]

I don’t think martial arts styles are lethal by themselves. It has more to do with intent and principles, not necessarily technique.

[@Minke63]

60 years young and training in Muay Thai.

[@cowlico]

Go learn even if it’s for exercise go learn!

[@pasquinilli]

Yes! The truth! Thank you Courtney!

[@SuperDonald64]

Just started tkd 59

[@franklyncaraballo2107]

I need some lesson what should I start with

[@pasquinilli]

Start here and I will make a new one tomorrow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIrUdnpjm7eLaq8

[@diddymuck]

just answer the question..what is the best martial art for SENIORS? minimize stretches, high kicks, shows nerve punches or strikes, and will more or less ensure the senior will be able to properly show defense. this question is not brought up or answered.

[@pasquinilli]

Good advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@Judy-gj6dv]

Right now I can't get down on the Matt. I hope to be able to later through Martial Arts.. Does that mean I shouldn't start? I'd like to get started.

[@pasquinilli]

Start now from home. Just do the basics and don’t worry about getting on the floor until you can. Start moving your body

[@pasquinilli]

Start now from home. Do what you can and don’t worry about going onto the floor yet. That will come later if it’s necessary. It’s important to start soon as you can moving your body

[@Tzippi]

The dojo I have gone to twice has a low-type carpet. This is gross. I am older and just starting My second class. I got an injury as the Sifu was teaching the advanced students, and I had a guy show me one thing and did not tell me to pivot, so I have been rehabbing my knee and hip all week. I will visit another dojo. Thank you for this video.

[@pasquinilli]

Carpet is the worst surface to train on by far! Heal fast!

[@christinacaruth4894]

I believe Wing Chung and fast Tsi chi is the most effective way to teach Senior Citizen. Got to have to fight like firm water. Notca hard Redwood Samson style. You do not want to exhausted yourself when you are 60 years old.

[@pasquinilli]

I don’t necessarily agree. Tai chi is not effective for self defense. Wing Chun a little better but not very useful for self defense either. I agree that being exhausted should not be the end goal, but using effective self defense principles and techniques are important at any age.

[@robertrodriguez4858]

I agree with Matt. You want a style that you can defend your self. Tai Chi and Wing Chug are good style for stretching. But it takes a long time to be good at it.

[@davidwayne9982]

I'll have to agree-- for older folk this would be wonderful-- no groundwork (as fights DO NOT have to go to the ground-- that crap was started by COPS that HAVE to try to control a person rather than just stopping them).. and it's easier to learn... (I have high ranking black belts in 5 arts-- PLUS WING CHUN... and jeet kune do.. )

[@franklyncaraballo2107]

Going into my 60

[@pasquinilli]

I made a video for beginners your age last week. I will make a new one for you tomorrow. Look for my livestream. Just make sure you are subscribed and hit the bell.

[@steviesavage]

@@pasquinilli cool, I'll also Subscribe and check that out. Recently turned 64, but studied Kung Fu in my early twenties, the fittest I have ever felt. If I could capture even some of that feeling back it would be so great. I still remember some of the moves to this day!

[@vidhibhatt9909]

SOMEBODY HIT MY CAR TODAY AND 3 PERSON CAME OUT OF CAR AND CAME TO BEAT ME WHOLE DAY I WAS SHIVERING.IWANT TO.LEARN FOR SELF DEFENSE.

[@pasquinilli]

I am sorry that happened to you. I am glad that you are here to train with me.

[@stephenmosack4496]

I wanted to like you guys.... but saying "it's all good" if someone simply wants a blackbelt to show, that's the ZENITH of American fighting schools. A real artist doesn't need a belt, sash, or title. An artist needs time and discipline to dedicate to his art. This is why Americans have no damned business teaching... ... anything. You're all too preoccupied with gratification, stature, attention rather than the self fulfillment of LEARNING. Figure it out

[@pasquinilli]

Hahaha. A little American Exceptionalism envy. I get it. We are pretty awesome at so many things. We could be better at other things too, like finding fault in others. But we do what we do. We all have our ways. (Just in case you missed it, this comment was full of sarcasm aimed at your comment.)

[@ColonelMarcellus]

You don't need to train for years to get a black belt. There are plenty of organizations that will sell you a certificate and belt for a nominal fee.

[@richardwyse7817]

@@pasquinilli lol

[@vinrod34]

Yoga!!! do Karv Maga, Silat, Muy Boran. I am 56, I wish I took it as a kid, but I did not. I also learning to swim, love the water and live in Florida. Self-defense training for me, no nonsense protecting yourself and family. Also, own weapons for self-defense. healthy lifestyle.

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome. Thank you Vinrod! Enjoy this beautiful weekend! I’m taking the kids to the beach!

[@chachiarcola3208]

The biggest challenge is finding an instructor who understands the difference between teaching teenagers and people over 50. It sounds obvious, but it’s not.

[@alexstone3349]

I study with SENSEI: Glock.

[@pasquinilli]

What else? Hopefully that’s not the only thing you rely on?

[@hi-q2261]

How old is two old to be good at it "realistic Lee"

[@pasquinilli]

You can go slowly at first and you will never be too old to be good!

[@hi-q2261]

@@pasquinilli I am sorry but when I listen to these videos the teachers talk about blood pressure flexibility in the spine inner Serenity you talk about not you but instructors in general anything and everything except am I going to be good at it given my age and considering that the person will be sparring with people say in their early 20s I just find it very funny 🤣

[@franklyncaraballo2107]

I just want to learn at home just send me your video on KZbin to get started please thanks

[@pasquinilli]

Start here kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIrUdnpjm7eLaq8

[@aaronlarsen7447]

People don't know what they could do, with the bottom half of a fishing rod and a barbecue lid. None lethal pain compliance tools, that you can stage innocently, within the gate, on approach to your house. I've lived on both sides of the tracks. Upper middle class people would think I was exaggerating. People trying to fight you, mug you, sick their pit bull on you. I've had a heart attack and a stoke. I feel like I fought a war, between the goverment ripping me off and criminals they let free. You have to have realistic answers to the most likely sennario, in your situation, before it happens.

[@stefanmagyar4042]

What do you think about Krav Maga?

[@faridmansoory]

من۴۰سالمه میخوام موی تای وشروع کنم آیادیرنیست؟؟؟!

[@patricklenz4925]

Oh. An another. One. From. Ohio

[@billymcswain6320]

Taekwondo is not for older people, hard style breaking boards and high flying, leaping kicks. Tai chi is for old and older people for many reasons.

[@leroyhayes3251]

Wrong

[@dwo356]

Or... And hear me out... It depends on the individual and not necessarily a specific age. I've seen people in their 70s do all sorts of acrobatic things that the vast majority of teens and young adults couldn't dream of doing.

[@billymcswain6320]

@@dwo356 majority. But yes are people 50's and 60's at my kungfu school

[@ruudwijnen1]

Old gentleman don’t fight

[@marinaountoekpo]

Only talking

[@pasquinilli]

Yes. Like a podcast

[@bustercrabbe8447]

Gun fu.

[@JagdishSingh-wd6zr]

Sir, I want to learn, pls tell me how I can learn?