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Martial arts and the over 40s

KateL1969
KateL1969 Posts: 98 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Any of you take up a martial art or still practice and you are over 40? I took up taekwondo and love it! Kate

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  • katycat24
    katycat24 Posts: 32
    I did a couple of years of full contact MMA classes twice a week. Started when I was 40. I loved them, but had to quit because the kicking exacerbated an already existing back condition. I loved those classes - never felt stronger than when I was kicking and punching and running. I feel like it is something you can continue to do for life if you are smart about it (and don't have a spine injury like me). I really miss those classes a lot.

    ETA: Although I will say I got a little bit tired of being treated like an old lady by all the 25 year old kids. New partners were always surprised by my roundhouse!
  • wndlady
    wndlady Posts: 70 Member
    Me, took up The Kwon do when I was 39 with my kids. Currently a blue belt.
  • kcpond
    kcpond Posts: 661 Member
    I am taking Kenpo Karate. I started when I was 45 and I am currently working on my Green belt. I love doing it and the exercise helps too
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