Are You Ever Too Old To Start Learning Martial Arts?
Posted: January 24, 2024
If you have been here before, you may have seen our blog that we posted recently about children graduating to adult martial arts classes. This led us to think about what age is ‘right’ to join martial arts classes. We often get asked ‘am I too old to start learning martial arts?’ Simply put, the answer is no. Martial arts classes can offer so many benefits for a variety of age groups, both physically and mentally. If you are wondering if you are too old to start learning martial arts, this blog is for you!
Although older people may not be able to climb the competing ranks in the same way as children, martial arts for adults can offer so many health advantages for older people, as well as being a really fun way to stay fit and active!
When Can You Start Learning Martial Arts?
Any person, at any age, can start learning martial arts, there is no age too old to start learning. In fact, learning self defence skills as an adult can help people feel strong and confident as they face the uncertainties of the outside world. Even if you have never attended a martial arts class before, it isn’t too late to start.
Starting to learn the skills of martial arts is not only really fun but can also have real life benefits including keeping yourself and others safe in dangerous situations, as well as enormously boosting your physical, and emotional wellbeing.
Benefits Of Learning Martial Arts For Older People
For adults, the benefits of learning martial arts really are endless. The physical aspects may be more challenging for adults than they would be for young children, but that isn’t to say that older people can’t reap the same rewards. One of the most attractive attributes of learning martial arts as you get older is that it can actually slow down ageing.
We thought that would get your attention!
Martial arts can combat ageing by keeping your body, and mind strong, resilient and healthy.
The benefits that learning martial arts can have on adults include:
- Improved balance
- Improved coordination
- Self confidence
- Improved stamina
- Greater muscle mass
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Improved mental health
Benefits Of Learning Martial Arts For Older People
By ‘older people’ we simply mean anyone who isn’t a child! But learning martial arts can actually benefit seniors too.
Martial arts can offer a fun, non boring approach to fitness for those individuals who are ageing. Seniors are able to build muscle and improve cardiovascular health without the need for heavy weight lifting or strenuous cardio workouts.
Not only this but martial arts helps older adults to achieve mindfulness, meditation and focus, keeping them switched on!
As we age, for many people, loneliness and in some cases, anxiety and depression can creep in. Martial arts is a brilliant practice for improving mental well being and combatting those cases of loneliness. Joining a martial arts class surrounds older people with like minded individuals who share the same goal of making friends, getting fit and having fun. Of course, it offers so many physical benefits but the community you can develop when joining adult martial arts classes is second to none.
Of course, as with any form of exercise, martial arts training comes with the risk of injury. At Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we ensure that the martial arts skills we teach are performed in a controlled and safe manner, making sure that our students, whether they are children or adults, stay safe and supported.
Are You Ever Too Old To Start Learning Martial Arts At Ellis Academy of Self Defence?
At Ellis Academy of Self Defence, we offer a wide range of programmes for both children and adults, no matter your age, or level of experience. From those who have never entered a dojo, to those who know the teachings of Royce Gracie - there is something for everyone here.
If you would like to learn more about the children's programs and adult programs we have on offer at Ellis Academy, please feel free to reach out to a member of our team today.
You can reach us by calling 01737761999.