Is 33 yrs old too old to become an MMA fighter.?

Question

Was a Sgt. in Army.

Maxed physical fitness tests.

To this day I can still throw a 90 mph fastball.

Great cardio, I can run for days.

The local gym is getting big on MMA and a lot of guys are training. Just thought I see what people thought. I aint as good as I once was I'll say that.

Answer 1

I doubt it!

Answer 2

yeas it is. unless your in great shape. do you even know anything

Answer 3

not for Kimbo Slice.  but for you, yes.

but you never know.  you should take martial arts cuz u like it, not cuz u want to fight in MMA.

Answer 4

Depends at what level you want to fight

You'll never be in the UFC, but there seems to be plenty of opportunities for smaller time shows for willing fighters

I think it would take a couple years to build a good solid technical foundation, if you don't have any background in wrestling or boxing, or other combat sport, so you're looking at more like age 35 just to be able to step in the cage without looking like a s*****k

That said, if you can keep up a strong workout regiman, you should be able to hang pretty well with the youngsters

In addition to the physical, another advantage younger guys have, is they tend to have fewer responsibilities (family, home, career, etc) to interfere with their training, so multiple workouts five days a week or more, plus driving all over the place for extra training, competitions, seminars, etc. are things that get harder to commit to the older we get, so keep in mind that's what you may be up against

On the other hand, this is as young as you'll ever be, so if you're ever going to be an MMA fighter in this life, now's your chance

Good Luck

Answer 5

No, I started karate at the ripe old age of 33 years old.

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it: If you can dream it, you can become it."

~ William Arthur Ward

"Given enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result."

~ Tien T'ai

"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."

- Zig Ziglar

Answer 6

Mate, depends on your fitness and tolerance to pain, also if you've trained in the arts, is it contact or non-contact? all these a relevant things. do you want to do this for yourself or some other reason? be sure to think about the consequences at the other end i.e broken bones/black eyes how will it effeect your work and home life etc

Cheers

Answer 7

Nope ..

But once you reach 50 ..

S T O P right there !

Answer 8

yes, you are over the hill unless you are already very good at a few fighting styles but if your not you will never catch up and you will lose

Answer 9

its not the size of the dog in the fight

its the size of the fight in the dog

Answer 10

I think this depends on the person, what kind of shape they start in, what kind of previous life experience the person has.

At 50, I played Muay Thai and MMA with people, in fact, last night I was wrestling SAMBO with a 23 year old man.  But I am a retired Soldier, I fought for many years.

I guess the point is that if you are doing this for fun, just do it, get in shape, have some fun, enjoy.  If you want to do this as a career, well, maybe it's not such a good idea.

Answer 11

of coarse not any age is a good age it's a great idea to learn self defence for when you at the pub with some mayes and you get in a bit of a fight or just for excecise and a healthy body.