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Old 07-05-2009, 03:32 AM   #18 (permalink)
Lookyoung

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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Originally Posted by Oldguy View Post
The whole premise is ridiculous. I am 47 years old. I train 4 days a week.

Age doesn't matter. It means nothing.

I am in just as good shape as most of the 24 year olds. On the off days, I run, lift weights and stretch. For my size, I am as strong or stronger as the 20 somethings and I am so flexible I can just about do the splits.

When I loose to someone my size, it is because the younger guys Jiu Jitsu is better. Period.

I am sore some mornings after class. But, that happened too when I was in my 20's. I consider the age thing to be the biggest myth on the planet. It is just an excuse.
This is awesome that you feel this way. You have a great attitude. Age does matter however. If someone made you 24 years old again you would feel a difference on the mats trust me. Aging is alive and real my friend.
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