Is 13 to young for Kickboxing as a fitness thing?

Question

I currently do karate but I would like to get fitter. Me and my friend (both 13) were thinking of joining maybe a gym to start kickboxing.

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

Im 13 to and me and my friend want to do kick boxing but all the places we have tried said we had to be 14 :(

Answer 3

I don't think you are.

Go right ahead!

Answer 4

Get out there and DO IT!!! It would be great for you too, and you will have fun doing it.

Answer 5

not at all, i think its great

Answer 6

No, it's a great age to start it.  Have fun!

Answer 7

It's probably ok.  Being fit is always good and the younger you start (being healthy that is) the longer it lasts you.  The only potential problem I could think of is your body is not done developing yet... I dont know if you get injured if it can mess up your body later.

I would go see a doctor first definitely.  You always should, no matter who or how old you are.  You have to make sure it is a good idea and that you are fit/able/ok/set to go.

Answer 8

Nope, go for it, but talk to the instructor first about what you want.

Answer 9

Isn't just sitting there a fitness thing at age 13?  haha anyway, I think kickboxing would be a great way to focus a lot of energy and learn lessons that you probably couldn't be taught in too many places.  And it's a great way to learn how to defend yourself. (And to NOT start fights :P)  I am somewhere in the 20's-30's area, and I am about to start MMA training for the same reasons.  Just because it's fun, a little competative, and possibly one of the best ways to work out you can think of.