It’s not too late to start! 40 y/o here started Shotokan last year
Long time lurker, first post.
My kids were training in Shotokan for about a year and struggled to practice at home on their own. They were mostly going through the motions, not focused on Todome waza (finishing blows). I decided I’d join so I can learn and help out. This was last January.
We competed at the US Budo Karate National Championship last May and took home a few 3rd place medals 🏅 which definitely boosted their confidence.
The boys just earned their green belts, and I earned the blue. It’s been such a great experience training with them. We can’t wait to compete again this upcoming May.
The hardest thing at my age has to be flexibility. I spent most of last summer learning to stretch, working on hip flexors, and practicing roundhouse kicks. It’s definitely a work in progress but I physically feel the best I’ve ever felt.
If you’re on the fence about starting now, whatever your age is, don’t hesitate. It’s really changed my day to day life!
Long time lurker, first post.
My kids were training in Shotokan for about a year and struggled to practice at home on their own. They were mostly going through the motions, not focused on Todome waza (finishing blows). I decided I’d join so I can learn and help out. This was last January.
We competed at the US Budo Karate National Championship last May and took home a few 3rd place medals 🏅 which definitely boosted their confidence.
The boys just earned their green belts, and I earned the blue. It’s been such a great experience training with them. We can’t wait to compete again this upcoming May.
The hardest thing at my age has to be flexibility. I spent most of last summer learning to stretch, working on hip flexors, and practicing roundhouse kicks. It’s definitely a work in progress but I physically feel the best I’ve ever felt.
If you’re on the fence about starting now, whatever your age is, don’t hesitate. It’s really changed my day to day life!