I've been practicing martial arts on and off ofr the last 10 yrs. I've touched upon most of them and have a pretty good base. I was able to handle myself against the top guys in my sambo club with about 5 months training about three years ago. I was just wondering if at 32 yrs old if i got really serious about it....I could fight a legit mma competition? not ufc or anything...just something to test my skill in about a years time. Keep in mind I havent't grappled or sparred in about 3 yrs.
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Thread: 32 too old to start MMA?
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06-22-2005, 09:07 PM #1Registered User
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32 too old to start MMA?
33yrs old
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06-22-2005, 09:14 PM #2Registered User
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you may well be too old
but, **** it
try anyway
that's what I'm doing
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06-22-2005, 09:15 PM #3Registered User
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Your never to old. Go for it.
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06-22-2005, 09:17 PM #4Registered User
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Give it a shot.
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06-23-2005, 04:42 AM #5Registered User
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Yes. The local levels there are always some really great athletes but quite a few cans too. It really depends who you know. I know some who faught their first fight after only a few months of training hard in the right gym, although they are awesome fighters.Originally Posted by axekick31
I would say just be prepared to spend at least one year training hard and your gym may let you fight, if that is what you still want to do. Just hope you aren't the can they feed to the next rising fighter.
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06-23-2005, 06:00 AM #6Registered User
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One of my trainig partners did his first MMA match at the age of 44. He had previously boxed in the Marines and did full contact sparring, but he sais that was back in the mid 70's. He was out a long time and managed to do decent at 44.
Mr.Sinister
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06-23-2005, 06:22 AM #7Registered User
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32 is not too old. Even if you look at some of the top guys in the UFC, they're in their 30s. Randy Couture is 41 and Chuck Lidell is 35.
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06-23-2005, 09:15 AM #8Random Words
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Absolutely not! I started at 34, and that was training with a bunch of hyper-active Marines. If I can "survive" it, so can you.
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06-24-2005, 04:03 PM #9Registered User
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Do you have time? That's the biggest problem with people that want to start training. You can't go to the gym a few days a week and be ready to jump in the ring. At 32 I'm guessing you have a family, mortgage, resposibilities. Most people training MMA are in the early 20's or younger. They have time to spend 7 days a week in the gym training. And become really good fast.
When people ask me about training to be a fighter, I tell them to invest time in education or something they can use the rest of their lives. You can spend 20 hours a week for 2 years in a BJJ or kick boxing club. Paying monthly dues ofcourse. OR...spend 5 hours a week in the evenings in college, obtaining or upgrading a degree. The cost will be about the same of a good martial art school.
Look at it this way. What will you take from 2 years of MM training. You will learn to fight, win or lose a few small matches. Then quit. Taking a knowledge you will more than likely NEVER use again. And your money will have been wasted. If you want to be a fighter, then train to be a fighter or don't waste your time.Last edited by swiftpaws; 06-24-2005 at 04:21 PM.
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06-24-2005, 04:07 PM #10Fuctional Strength Traine
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its never too late
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06-25-2005, 09:56 AM #11Registered User
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If you still bleed it ain't to late. I started Krav Maga at 47. 9 months later I tested for the first belt. After 4 hours of training with only 10 minutes of rest per, we tested. Hardest physical accomplishment for me ever! I got the damn belt! Ok, and a few stitches over my R eye...see if you still bleed...
go for it
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06-25-2005, 10:01 AM #12Amateur Fighter
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If you base your life around 'what you are going to use later' you might as well do nothing but your job. Do what you want to do.
What does it take to be number 1?
Jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing, Muay Thai
Because 2 is not a winner and 3 no one remembers!
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06-26-2005, 09:27 AM #13Banned
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What would you say if we said you were too old?
Do you still want to do it?
Do it. Sure, you may not be as good as if you started training ten years ago, but I can guarantee you'll be better than if you start 5 years from now, or never.
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07-28-2009, 10:23 AM #14Registered User
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Go for it!!! I still play football every weekend. Just one side note. Injuries take a little longer to heal. A jammed finger used to take about a week to heal now it's double/triple that. And that's just a finger, your body will let you know when it's time to hang it up.
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07-28-2009, 10:24 AM #15Registered User
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LOL . . . that's not true . . . especially for MMA!!!Originally Posted by ryanbrio711
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07-28-2009, 01:42 PM #16Registered User
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most of the guys in ufc average around 32 and alot are older. your thing says ur 36 btw
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08-22-2009, 06:00 AM #17Registered User
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If its something you want to do, go for it.
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08-22-2009, 06:02 AM #18Squattin in the Curl Rack
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no.
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08-22-2009, 07:22 AM #19Registered User
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thats because this thread was made in 2005 !!!!Originally Posted by Bignik92
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08-23-2009, 01:14 PM #20Registered User
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Originally Posted by axekick31
It's never too late bro. MAke sure your conditioning is top notch. You've got at least 5-7 good years left to compete if you train and eat right.http://www.MMAFitnessandTraining.com
http://www.esp-xc.com
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08-23-2009, 01:19 PM #21Registered User
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Give it a shot, whats the worst thing that could happen?
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08-23-2009, 01:26 PM #22Registered User
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When I did mma, my instructor (who also regularly fought in pro/semi pro fights) was 42.
Go for it
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08-23-2009, 06:03 PM #23Hai guiz!
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Guys this thread was started in 2005.
"Giving your best is more important than being the best."
I train as an athlete, not a bodybuilder.
REPS for SUBS.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=125690683
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08-24-2009, 12:20 PM #24Registered User
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Im 31 y/o (turn 32 in Oct) and Im strongly considering this... Ive never trained in MMA, or any Martial Arts, but I did grow up with 3 brothers and we wrestled/faught all the time. So I know I can take a punch and I can graple a bit, but nothing professional. But one of our local training centers has some of the best fighters in the area. Im really wanting to try it out. =)
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Regrets
Did you try ?
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04-01-2019, 05:50 PM #26Registered User
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that was 14 years ago idiot.Originally Posted by iammeok
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