When Are You Too Old?

Many people have seem to have concerns about being too old to start training in martial arts. Or they've been training, want to become a pro fighter but are worried it's already too late.
In today's episode we discuss what you need to know about martial arts and age.
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[GabrielVargaOfficial]

If you've been to start your martial arts journey wait no longer!
If you know someone who has been wanting to start share this video with them.
If you want to be a pro fighter get the process started.
Don't let your age limit you.

[JehuMartin]

I’m 46 and I started last year. I hope I’m not too old for StreetBeefs 😂

[shonnas]

I started Muay Thai when I was 32. Took my first fight at 38 then my last fight at 42. I only regret not starting earlier in life. This was the best thing I have ever done in my life. I now help train fighters in my gym.

[markjuarezmma]

I started training at 28, was casual for the first 2-3 years, had my first amateur fight at 31. I’m 33 now, my eighth amateur fight (2 MT 5 MMA) will be Saturday, I’m 5-2 overall and I plan on going pro later this year (MMA) or next year at 34 or 35. I know I need to be as active as I can and win my fights if I want to make it to a big promotion but I’m very happy I found mma and I’m doing what I love to do everyday. I moved to a top gym and I’ve trained full time for the last two years with some of the best in the sport and I’m planning to take my fighting career as far as I can and coach after that. Something funny when looking at it now, the longer I’ve been training and fighting the more confident I am I can make it to the upper levels of the sport. When I first started I didn’t think I’d fight as an amateur much less a professional.
Thank you for the video Gabriel, great content per usual 👊

[aldrinpano]

Started Muay Thai at 35 years old and never looked back. 37 now and with continued training and discipline, I’ve been able to lose and keep off 25+ lbs. Mentally, aesthetically, and athletically better than myself of 10 years ago. It’s true, martial arts is for everyone. Stick with it no matter how early or how “late” you start.

[Alxei]

I'm 24 been training kickboxing for about a year now and my end goal is to make it to ONE Championship. I just want to make it there to say I did it. Wish me luck people 🙏

[bobbob]

Something else to consider for those older people (mid 20s-early 30s) who want to start martial arts and get competitive with it: a big part of the reason elite guys who started in their early teens age out in their mid to late 30s is because they often rack up a lot of wear and tear during their late teens, all of their 20s and most of their 30s. If you start later and your body isn't already beat to shit, you can still get a good competitive amateur/regional pro run going. Especially if you train smart with longevity in mind and avoid gym wars. Sure, you'll be behind on skill when compared to guys of the same age who started earlier, but you'll also probably have less overall damage.

Nowadays is a good time to get into it, too, because a lot of gyms are starting to move towards a more technical approach to training that preserve's a fighter's health for far longer, instead of wearing their chin down with excessive hard sparring.

[Tianshanwarrior]

52yrs old and competed in light kickboxing over the weekend. I lost but it was a good experience.

[madthevillain]

I’ve been doing MT for about 15 years, I’m 35 now. My wife, a year younger than me, is training for her first amateur ‘point’ MT match! Never too old to set a realistic goal to push yourself towards!

[oldmate]

If you are asking your self this question, you never would have competed in the first place. People who are going to compete do so regardless of their age. Deontay Wilder wasn't asking online forums if he was too old to join a boxing gym at 20, he did it anyway. Same with Khalil Rountree.

[GabeGettinRich]

I'm 29, almost 30. Wrestled four years in high school and trained bjj for 2 years after high school. Decided when I was 28 to give it a go, had my first pro fight with no amateur experience last year in LFA. I don't care about belts, I want to fight and get paid well. Wish I had gone through amateurs first but no turning back now.

[casillasscorer]

I’m 26 and I debated it for too long. Watching this channel made me decide to go ahead and start kickboxing and Muay Thai. Thank you for the inspiration Gabriel

[MisterAdamus]

Thank you Gabriel. I started martial arts right at my 22, its half year later, im sparring with guys that's training for like 5 years (of course I'm vissible worse than them, but still its not a full domination). My coach told me that in 3-5 months I will be ready for my first amateur fight (in kickboxing) but I still was like "Isn't that's too late?" But you gave me more faith, that when my spine injury is over I can start training MMA and be competitive at world level, or at least be champion in smaller organisation than UFC. Thank you once more.

[rhexsusx]

I feel like this video was created for me. I'm 22, I had my first striking session at an mma gym today. I started because of your videos. Thank you.

[Goofypikz]

Great post! I’m 57 and still going. One thing I’ve observed is that you should never stop! The old guys I’ve seen that never did are capable of things other people their age can only dream of.

[yeehbee]

Started training MT seriously in my mid twenties at both MMA/MT gyms and private training. Almost turning 33 and excited to try and book my first amateur fight! Even if I don't end up with a career in this, training in martial arts has made me way more athletic than I ever was in my twenties when I was only focused on weightlifting.

[crystalmoreno]

Thank you Gabriel, I really needed to hear this message today. You broke this down in such a realistic but positive manner. I started training at 25, and getting into the UFC is something I’ve wanted to accomplish ever since I found the sport. Hearing the old age stereotypes about age, and realizing there would be a disadvantage since I didn’t start younger became very discouraging for me. I would always feel anxious like I’m on a time crunch, beat myself up when I miss a training session or compare my journey to other people who are younger than me. It got to the point where I needed to take a break and step back just because it became too stressful. I almost felt like I wanted to quit, but I can never be at peace with that decision. I know it’s only me setting limitations on myself. These discouraging thoughts didn’t start until I started hearing them from others. I’m working on blocking out the negativity so I can focus on what I need to do and take it as far as I possibly can. Thank you Gabriel for more of your encouraging words! You are a true inspiration and I’ve already gained so much from your channel in the past 4 years that I’ve been watching you 🙏

[NickPilmeyer]

I'm 32 and just started Kickboxing. I got so addicted that I'm finding myself going like 5 times a week. I don't have aspirations to become a professional but I would love to do some amateur fights when I'm ready for it. In the meanwhile I'm just enjoying the fuck out of training hard! <3 Thanks for your videos Gabriel!

[AmbitionClinic]

60 years in October. Did martial arts all through twenties until late thirties. Stopped until age 54, started again with boxing, kickboxing, mainly Muay Thai for the past 3 years. Train at clubs 3 time a week, shadow box and practise technique almost every day, spar every Wednesday for 30 mins. I encourage everyone to do martial arts. The only competition is yourself.

[sumitsarkar]

I started when I was 20 years old, now I'm 21+ with 4 amateur fight including 2 Boxing and 2 Kick boxing..and I have a dream to be pro