I want to start training to get into shape, too damn old to get in the ring, circle, or octagon but I want to get into shape, my knees are shot and so is my back so I think BJJ is out of the question, I used to box (a long time ago) and would like to try something else. I don't really know alot about Tea Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, ect, ect, ect. anyone have suggestions ???

if you have injuries u should try swimming laps as shouldnt put as much strain on them, basically expend more calories during exercise than u eat

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Have you tried Tai Chi?

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Have you tried Tai Chi?

lol. is this supposed to be a joke?

mean, how's he supposed to get into shape with that shit? you'd probably burn more calories reading a book.

I want to start training to get into shape, too damn old to get in the ring, circle, or octagon but I want to get into shape, my knees are shot and so is my back so I think BJJ is out of the question, I used to box (a long time ago) and would like to try something else. I don't really know alot about Tea Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, ect, ect, ect. anyone have suggestions ???

you would probably put less stress on your joints with bjj than with those other martial arts. especially striking ones.

just dont be stubborn and tap quickly.

Seriously Axe bro if you have a legit Wing Chung teacher near I would try that. My sifu is over 50 and would whoop my ass and hits like an ape.

maybe you could train boxing again

maybe you could train boxing again

actually I was bored with that, thats why I want to steer clear of it. wanna try something new.

Seriously Axe bro if you have a legit Wing Chung teacher near I would try that. My sifu is over 50 and would whoop my ass and hits like an ape.

I checked into this, seems that there is one that is only 6 1/2 miles from my house, I will go and check this place out and see. thanks for the help.

if you have injuries u should try swimming laps as shouldnt put as much strain on them, basically expend more calories during exercise than u eat

I used to go to the local YMCA and swim laps, but that was years ago, I will check those out here in Dayton, thanks.

you would probably put less stress on your joints with bjj than with those other martial arts. especially striking ones.

just dont be stubborn and tap quickly.

theres a BJJ place only 1 mile away, Imma check this place out also, thanks for the help.

i'd go with the bjj option.

just take it easy.

i'd go with the bjj option.

just take it easy.

yeah I think thats how I'm leaning but who knows, these old bones can't take much pressure.

Take an introductory lesson at both schools and see what is going to work better for the goals you have in mind, Axe.

Do BJJ.

Hapkido is also an option

You won't get a satisfying answer from the internet. Best way to find the answer is to go out and try different stuff. Then you stick with the ones you like the most.

get lifting i just started to try and get in shape and about 4 weeks of lifting my muscular endurance had increased my muscular strength and as did my cardio. it also made it alot easier to train cardio as my muscles werent tired it was just my lungs. now im in great shape and killing guys on the mats. i would suggest if you need low impact cardio then swim bike thos kinds of things will protect the knees. good luck and get training.

I want to start training to get into shape, too damn old to get in the ring, circle, or octagon but I want to get into shape, my knees are shot and so is my back so I think BJJ is out of the question, I used to box (a long time ago) and would like to try something else. I don't really know alot about Tea Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, ect, ect, ect. anyone have suggestions ???

It's never too late to train Martial Arts. You do what you can. No need to try to be a super hero. I had knee problems when I trained Tae Kwon Do many years ago and the training fixed my knee problems to the point where it never returned. Training can also be addicting. I was required to take at leat 2 classes a week and within a month I was attending 6 classes and pissed that the school wasn't open on Sunday. Even a "McDojo" can work wonders if you're just looking to get into shape. Just make sure they're not raping you for too much money. My advice is to find a traditional Martial Art that interests you and simply go for it! You only live once.

get lifting i just started to try and get in shape and about 4 weeks of lifting my muscular endurance had increased my muscular strength and as did my cardio. it also made it alot easier to train cardio as my muscles werent tired it was just my lungs. now im in great shape and killing guys on the mats. i would suggest if you need low impact cardio then swim bike thos kinds of things will protect the knees. good luck and get training.

hey thanks alot Brudda I started lifting already (about two weeks ago) plus I'm a carpet installer ( which means I lift heavy shit all day) so I got that covered. as far a cardio goes I have been riding a bike now for over 3 years, 20-30 miles a day(when I can, usually 3-4 times a week) when nice outside (warm), if can't go outside, I have an exercise bike but I get more lazy with that(guess I will have to get back on). but I still smoke so guess I will quit that.

It's never too late to train Martial Arts. You do what you can. No need to try to be a super hero. I had knee problems when I trained Tae Kwon Do many years ago and the training fixed my knee problems to the point where it never returned. Training can also be addicting. I was required to take at leat 2 classes a week and within a month I was attending 6 classes and pissed that the school wasn't open on Sunday. Even a "McDojo" can work wonders if you're just looking to get into shape. Just make sure they're not raping you for too much money. My advice is to find a traditional Martial Art that interests you and simply go for it! You only live once.

it's just to to get into shape (hell I can do that part) I'm looking more for something to teach me self discipline, self defense, conditioning, strength, control ect, ect. and not sure which style would best fit me. I know it prolly won't be bjj (bad bones in this old man)guess i will go around to a few places and check them out before hand, that way I will see which one I like the best and which Instructors I like best also.

it's just to to get into shape (hell I can do that part) I'm looking more for something to teach me self discipline, self defense, conditioning, strength, control ect, ect. and not sure which style would best fit me. I know it prolly won't be bjj (bad bones in this old man)guess i will go around to a few places and check them out before hand, that way I will see which one I like the best and which Instructors I like best also.

Sometimes the hardest part is just walking through the door and getting started. Tae Kwon Do did a lot for me and the sparring is a blast. I miss it a lot and have been thinking about doing some more training myself the past few weeks. I posted a "stretching to perfection" thread a few days ago that you might want to check out. There's nothing to it but to do it. Good luck with whatever road you decide to travel.

hey thanks alot Brudda I started lifting already (about two weeks ago) plus I'm a carpet installer ( which means I lift heavy shit all day) so I got that covered. as far a cardio goes I have been riding a bike now for over 3 years, 20-30 miles a day(when I can, usually 3-4 times a week) when nice outside (warm), if can't go outside, I have an exercise bike but I get more lazy with that(guess I will have to get back on). but I still smoke so guess I will quit that.

ya smoking is never good neither is drinking. i had 2 bad party week ends in a row with drinking and smoking dope and my cardio took a fast nose dive. just remember that its easy to get out of shape so once your in shape do the little things to stay there.

if you have injuries u should try swimming laps as shouldnt put as much strain on them, basically expend more calories during exercise than u eat



ya man...swimming is awsome low impact work ....i try to swim when ever i can.....i wouldint run, very hard on your back.

You need to be clear that a lot of Martial Arts won't add substantially to your overall conditioning, especially if you train once or twice a week.

My Jiu Jitsu instructor used to say 'you don't get fit here, you get fit to come here'. It was the same when I kickboxed - we did a lot of technique & stretching but next to no conditioning so I ran & lifted & did A LOT of bag work to increase my fitness outside the specific training.

Boxing/thai/mma do tend to have a conditioning element, but why not do the BJJ to give you the dicipline/defence/fun bit & get back in to swimming & maybe some bodyweight excercises for fitness.

I'm probably a bit older than many of the guys on here & am recovering from Sciatica (sp?) so I'm looking after my back big time. (I think weighted Russian Twists mullered my back incidentally). I'm swmming (as suggested by the doc.) light boxing - floor to ceiling ball, maize bag, NO sparring. I'll go bak to submission fighting/mma when I'm positive my hip & back can take it.

Oh, resistance bands can be useful - I used these during recovery from a bicep tendon tear - a great middle ground between weights & body weight.

Good luck, take care & enjoy whatever you do.

Actually, tai chi can prove to be a very effective exercise. It all depends on what techniques you do. The good thing is, because it does not use fast movements, it will not wear out your joints.