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Just found out I am old
2 year(s) ago • 4463 views • 22 replies
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
A promoter released poster for a match I am doing on the 22nd and the first couple responses were that I am old.. I don't know about some of the other older grapplers but I actually have fun with it when people focus on me being older than dirt
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PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I know I say you are never to old but I guess this is what most people see.. The upside is you sneak up on them plus the sponsorship option are great..
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JABlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
A promoter re;eased poster for a match I am doing on the 22nd and the first couple responses were that I am old.. I don't know about some of the other older grapplers but I actually have fun with it when people focus on me being older than dirt
Quite inspirational to me, I'm no spring chicken and it is awesome to see someone else doing this a long time. Best way to take ummph outta anything is to have fun with it.
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
My real opponent if father time and I know he is undefeated but I want him to say damn that MFer gave me hell
SEBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I am going to be 50 next year and this is an inspiration!
It is a kind of dream to be able to follow my way on the mats for 20 more years.
It is quite cool to be a timeless rock but unfortunately that will never happen.
-But hey, dreams are the stuff our world is made of!
It is a kind of dream to be able to follow my way on the mats for 20 more years.
It is quite cool to be a timeless rock but unfortunately that will never happen.
-But hey, dreams are the stuff our world is made of!
RBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm 54 and my body has been broken for a long time but I still love training. Love seeing the older guys compete, more power to you.
ARBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm going to be completely honest. I'll be 50 on my next birthday. I started training when I was 32. I have a hard time slowing down and/or not training with the "kids" that have the endless energy and strength. My body has been broken at every joint, and many of my muscles have torn. I'm now having trouble training more then a couple days a week. I hurt ALL the time. None of this should be foreign to anyone reading this, but lately I have been asking myself if it's worth it anymore. I hate to say it because I always said I wouldn't say it, but I'm starting to lean towards, "No it isn't." While I'm not nearly as passionate about jiu jitsu as many of you, it has been a huge part of my life. It's a little sad to me that I feel like I'm nearing the end... :(
Sorry for the sappy post. Ummm...
That poster f#@king rocks!!! :)
Sorry for the sappy post. Ummm...
That poster f#@king rocks!!! :)
JABlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm going to be completely honest. I'll be 50 on my next birthday. I started training when I was 32. I have a hard time slowing down and/or not training with the 'kids' that have the endless energy and strength. My body has been broken at every joint, and many of my muscles have torn. I'm now having trouble training more then a couple days a week. I hurt ALL the time. None of this should be foreign to anyone reading this, but lately I have been asking myself if it's worth it anymore. I hate to say it because I always said I wouldn't say it, but I'm starting to lean towards, 'No it isn't.' While I'm not nearly as passionate about jiu jitsu as many of you, it has been a huge part of my life. It's a little sad to me that I feel like I'm nearing the end... :( Sorry for the sappy post. Ummm... That poster f#@king rocks!!! :)
I've fought and am doing so know to slow myself down. I'm the same age as you Anthony, and it certainly is hard to force myself to slow down as I've been doing martial arts since I was 30, but instead of bonding it, I look at forcing myself to take 1 day off a week from rolling and just use that time to assist folks, etc. For me this works and keeps me on the mats and working.
SEBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
Well, my way of awareness is, to allow myself to skip lessons because of „minor“ reasons like not slept enough or simply feeling powerless. And meanwhile I habe learned to be picky with my rolling partners.
Until today this is enough.
Another point is maybe I started grappling 40 years ago and learned to slow down early and to accept that everything takes its time before BJJ hit me in my late 30s. 💁🏻♂️
Until today this is enough.
Another point is maybe I started grappling 40 years ago and learned to slow down early and to accept that everything takes its time before BJJ hit me in my late 30s. 💁🏻♂️
MBBrown beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm going to be completely honest. I'll be 50 on my next birthday. I started training when I was 32. I have a hard time slowing down and/or not training with the 'kids' that have the endless energy and strength. My body has been broken at every joint, and many of my muscles have torn. I'm now having trouble training more then a couple days a week. I hurt ALL the time. None of this should be foreign to anyone reading this, but lately I have been asking myself if it's worth it anymore. I hate to say it because I always said I wouldn't say it, but I'm starting to lean towards, 'No it isn't.' While I'm not nearly as passionate about jiu jitsu as many of you, it has been a huge part of my life. It's a little sad to me that I feel like I'm nearing the end... :( Sorry for the sappy post. Ummm... That poster f#@king rocks!!! :)
I also started jiujitsu pretty late in life. (I think 30?)
I thought I was going to hang it up after my second knee surgery. Like, "Do I want to train now, or be able to walk when I'm 60 years old?"
Obviously having come back I chose the former, though I question what my long-term timeline looks like. I've found that not rolling to compete helps a little. Not always training really hard with people who are also going at it hard. Now, my focus is on improvement but more importantly - Injury management. I tap early and often these days. I've got nothing to prove to the young bucks on the mat. I just wanna keep coming back week after week, and am fairly sure I won't be able to if I'm accelerating the wear and tear more than necessary.
I thought I was going to hang it up after my second knee surgery. Like, "Do I want to train now, or be able to walk when I'm 60 years old?"
Obviously having come back I chose the former, though I question what my long-term timeline looks like. I've found that not rolling to compete helps a little. Not always training really hard with people who are also going at it hard. Now, my focus is on improvement but more importantly - Injury management. I tap early and often these days. I've got nothing to prove to the young bucks on the mat. I just wanna keep coming back week after week, and am fairly sure I won't be able to if I'm accelerating the wear and tear more than necessary.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm going to be completely honest. I'll be 50 on my next birthday. I started training when I was 32. I have a hard time slowing down and/or not training with the 'kids' that have the endless energy and strength. My body has been broken at every joint, and many of my muscles have torn. I'm now having trouble training more then a couple days a week. I hurt ALL the time. None of this should be foreign to anyone reading this, but lately I have been asking myself if it's worth it anymore. I hate to say it because I always said I wouldn't say it, but I'm starting to lean towards, 'No it isn't.' While I'm not nearly as passionate about jiu jitsu as many of you, it has been a huge part of my life. It's a little sad to me that I feel like I'm nearing the end... :( Sorry for the sappy post. Ummm... That poster f#@king rocks!!! :)
You and me both Sir
I can definitely relate
I can definitely relate
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I have been competing in some form of professional combat sports since 15 and I have found a huge key for me the last 10 years into let go of the Athlete mindset that the result is key.. I have learned to listen to my body and work around things and got through the process without thinking about the result
JABlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
A promoter released poster for a match I am doing on the 22nd and the first couple responses were that I am old.. I don't know about some of the other older grapplers but I actually have fun with it when people focus on me being older than dirt
Reminds me of the movie poster for the movie Sisu - which if you haven't watched is BAD ASS!
ESBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
Turning 54 this month and I’m still out there competing. I received my black belt at 50 so the competition is definitely a different level. But who cares, I’m having fun and meeting tons of older guys still willing to put it on the line.
VBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
A promoter released poster for a match I am doing on the 22nd and the first couple responses were that I am old.. I don't know about some of the other older grapplers but I actually have fun with it when people focus on me being older than dirt
I have fun with it as well. I egg the younger guy on!
RSBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm going to be completely honest. I'll be 50 on my next birthday. I started training when I was 32. I have a hard time slowing down and/or not training with the 'kids' that have the endless energy and strength. My body has been broken at every joint, and many of my muscles have torn. I'm now having trouble training more then a couple days a week. I hurt ALL the time. None of this should be foreign to anyone reading this, but lately I have been asking myself if it's worth it anymore. I hate to say it because I always said I wouldn't say it, but I'm starting to lean towards, 'No it isn't.' While I'm not nearly as passionate about jiu jitsu as many of you, it has been a huge part of my life. It's a little sad to me that I feel like I'm nearing the end... :( Sorry for the sappy post. Ummm... That poster f#@king rocks!!! :)
Stop it dude
You’re not going anywhere
I’ll see you soon brother 😃
You’re not going anywhere
I’ll see you soon brother 😃
JNPurple beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I’m 46. I have only been doing Jiu Jitsu for just over 4 years. I started to do it with my son. I wrestled in high school and enjoyed an active army life for 8 years. Looking back I wish I had been better to my body. I wasn’t so it is what it is. I love Jiu Jitsu. Not just for the physical and mental challenges but most of all the brotherhood and comradery that I missed so much from wrestling and the army. I wear braces and tape on most of my parts. You’re as old as you accept or believe. I promised my son I’d get on the mats as long as I am physically able. Believe me I tell myself I’m not that old most days. I feel 95 years old most days. Be safe.
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
Reminds me of the movie poster for the movie Sisu - which if you haven't watched is BAD ASS!
Looked it up you are right now i have to watch the movie
JPurple beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm going to be completely honest. I'll be 50 on my next birthday. I started training when I was 32. I have a hard time slowing down and/or not training with the 'kids' that have the endless energy and strength. My body has been broken at every joint, and many of my muscles have torn. I'm now having trouble training more then a couple days a week. I hurt ALL the time. None of this should be foreign to anyone reading this, but lately I have been asking myself if it's worth it anymore. I hate to say it because I always said I wouldn't say it, but I'm starting to lean towards, 'No it isn't.' While I'm not nearly as passionate about jiu jitsu as many of you, it has been a huge part of my life. It's a little sad to me that I feel like I'm nearing the end... :( Sorry for the sappy post. Ummm... That poster f#@king rocks!!! :)
ripped some tendons in my knee last year and haven't been back since (rehab and just long healing at my age, 49). I've gone through the thoughts of is this worth it or not, especially because I couldn't even walk for a while there. I love BJJ, but I can't help weigh that love against being disabled. In any case, when I get back to the gym I'll try to be less dynamic and adopt a more slow pressure style (which is the base of my game anyway). Getting old sucks.
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
One thing I have noticed is that I spend far more time on active recovery and working around injuries then I ever imagined possible.
It's not what hurts but what doesn't hurt if I wasn't obsessive about training and nutrition etc. I would probably not still be doing this combined with the fact that I have trained in combat sports my whole life it is part of my being. It's the only addiction I have had that has made my life better
It's not what hurts but what doesn't hurt if I wasn't obsessive about training and nutrition etc. I would probably not still be doing this combined with the fact that I have trained in combat sports my whole life it is part of my being. It's the only addiction I have had that has made my life better
MGBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm 70 and still actively teaching and rolling. I stopped competing in my mid-forties though. One of the issues with being an older competitor is that the age and weight classes often get combined and you end up competing with much younger and/ or heavier guys, or else you pay your money and get a medal for not actually fighting anyone. Judo has kata for older competitors which is a nice way to avoid those problems if you're so inclined.
PDBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
I'm 70 and still actively teaching and rolling. I stopped competing in my mid-forties though. One of the issues with being an older competitor is that the age and weight classes often get combined and you end up competing with much younger and/ or heavier guys, or else you pay your money and get a medal for not actually fighting anyone. Judo has kata for older competitors which is a nice way to avoid those problems if you're so inclined.
That's awesome I hope I get 10 more years much less 10 on the mats.. I actually end up competing mostly with younger guys although believe me I understand why people stop competing
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
2 year(s) ago
Turning 36 or 37, or something next year. Some days feeling old, some days feeling young. Focusing a lot on not overdoing my training, while still chasing improvement physically and technically. I know that's still young compared to you ancient ones. But you guys are my inspiration. Still rolling, despite nagging injuries and having to focus on surviving against young tough athletic types. I believe that is like the true measure of fortitude.
Some day I want to achieve "old man strength" and good level of jiu-jitsu. Hopefully before I turn ancient.
Some day I want to achieve "old man strength" and good level of jiu-jitsu. Hopefully before I turn ancient.
