Am I too old for this?

[Valiant]

I’m in my late twenty’s and I have no Martial art training at all.
I’ve been thinking about taking Iaido lessons recently because I really love the efficient and graceful movements of Iaido as well as its tradition and history. However… the people I know who practice Martial arts started when they’re in the teens or younger. I’m wondering if I might be too old for this.
Should I be taking golf lessons instead? :)
What is the age limit when it becomes impossible to master the art? specifically, in Iaido?

[Khabbi]

Although it might have been better to start when you were 1month old , theres no reason why you shouldent start today , there is no age limit so you should deff start right away .

Have fun =)

[Shiro]

I'm not a iaido practicionner, but I really don't think age is a problem :).

[R A Sosnowski]

I’m in my late twenty’s and I have no Martial art training at all.
I’ve been thinking about taking Iaido lessons recently because I really love the efficient and graceful movements of Iaido as well as its tradition and history. However… the people I know who practice Martial arts started when they’re in the teens or younger. I’m wondering if I might be too old for this.
Should I be taking golf lessons instead? :)
What is the age limit when it becomes impossible to master the art? specifically, in Iaido?

No, the late Haruna-s. started in his 40's. So did I.

Go for it.

[Richie224]

I think you will find most Japanese practioners start at a late age. I think there is a minimum age restriction on Hachi-dan examinations of 47 for the ZNKR.

Iwata sensei still practices at the age of 92.


It seems that you can never be too old!

[Valiant]

Thanks for the inputs.
Glad to hear that there's still hope for me.

Does anyone know a reputable Iaido Dojo in Manhattan NY?
I'll be visiting a few Dojo's this week to observe the classes.

Also, is it generally better to learn Iaido from a Iaido Dojo as oppose to a Kendo Dojo that teaches Iaido?

[roar]

one of my iai-students is 53, and he is doing fine, practising hard in his third semester now.

[R A Sosnowski]

Thanks for the inputs.
Glad to hear that there's still hope for me.

Does anyone know a reputable Iaido Dojo in Manhattan NY?
I'll be visiting a few Dojo's this week to observe the classes.

Also, is it generally better to learn Iaido from a Iaido Dojo as oppose to a Kendo Dojo that teaches Iaido?

Try Ken Zen Institute.

As for your Q, the type of Dojo is immaterial. Just look for a qualified Iaido instructor. A former dojo-mate of mine is teaching in an Aikido Dojo in MA.

HTH.

[HEIJO SHIN]

I have just started myself at the ripe old age of 51, and I have a very serious back problem.
I find it difficult to balance, hard on my knees, and almost impossible on my feet. But I love it, in several months time I know it will build up my legs, back and do me the world of good.

Get going.

HEIJO SHIN