Is it to late for BJJ or Muay Thai?

Question

Im 17 and was wondering if its to late to take BJJ or Muay Thai classes, possibly both? Ive been thinking about taking classes for awhile but just recently got enough money. Will i be able to do both and become successful at both or just one?

Answer 1

ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN MUAY THAI OR BJJ!! Martial arts can be learned at any age as long as ur in good shape. The recommended age is 2-6 but thats alright. Is not  age that matters but the source where ur learning it from. Some places r so crappy that the teacher doesnt even know what hes teaching u. But dont worry about ur age just find a good place to learn.

Answer 2

Too late at 17? I know a gentleman who started BJJ in his 80s, so very definitely not too late.

I would say that if you have the time and resources, then it is possible to train both and advance, but if you're just starting out, it may be more sensible to concentrate on one for the moment. You also need to be aware that it is possible to overtrain, which can lead to health issues, especially if you're trying to juggle your training with your job/education/personal life etc.

BJJ tends to be expensive, which is another factor which might affect your options (though judo is a cheap substitute, and an excellent style in its own right: wrestling is another good choice).