[masterboyz]

i am thirteen and i was wondering how old are most people when they start kendo?

[allaboutauto.us]

The cut off is at 12.

[karaburatoreror]

People start Kendo at all ages. I was at an event in Tampa over the summer, and I saw a little boy and a little girl who couldn't have been older than 8.

If you're lucky, your dojo will have classes set up either by age or rank. If not, you might find yourself at a disadvantage, depending on your physical build, but even then, it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

[nushentelve]

The cut off is at 12.

LOL This made my day

[Worseacar]

I'm 22 when i start it and love it.Like My Sensei always said, theres no age boundaries in Kendo.

[Celeliamend]

I wish Id started when I was 13 *sigh*

[Zfdeisde]

13 is much too ancient.
Most of us started kendo here.

[merloermfgj]

13 is much too ancient.
Most of us started kendo here.

Hahaha! That's a definite C-section.

[Sniliabiz]

i am thirteen and i was wondering how old are most people when they start kendo?

I haven't started yet Maybe in a couple of years. But It really doesn't matter when you begin. You should adjust your goals to your abilities. You shouldn't try to become world champion when you start at the age of 65, that kind of thing. You should try to become the best (swordsman) you can be and not care about the progress of every one else. And you should have loads of fun, that's the most important thing.

[ibupronec]

I started with 43...... wish I was 13 again

[Paiblyelaxy]

Alot of the guys at my dojang started in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, and they all enjoy it. I think most of the people on this board wished they started kendo at 13, I know I do. I started at 18 and can allready feel the old age setting in (yeh, its pretty sad).

[Fetowip]

I wish I was one of those 7 year old kids doing kendo ... I was 20 when I started, and I already feel like Ive wasted most of my life not doing kendo

[illiderob]

you are never to old or to young to start,
i restarted this year iam 46

pls remeber kendo is not a race........it will always be here

kendo is not about beating your opponent (well mostly not it helps, it is not the be all and end all ) its about beating yourself
just enjoy yourself
treat it as seriously as you can but above all enjoy it

[BinasiDombrs]

I feel a little annoyed when I hear people talking like: "I wish I had found Kendo earlier", "I wasted my life until now, etc. etc..."
This is just silly.
The past is gone, and the present hasn't happened yet.
There is only now.
True, there are some definite benefits for starting anything at an early age, but that alone does not ensure any more of a profound level of mastery, or any more of a deeper understanding.
The important thing is, and what really matters is, you found Kendo!
Into that last sentence, you can also insert anything else which brings you joy, allows for tremendous personal growth, and builds strength and character.
My feeling is, it's never too late, or too early to engage in that which is good in this world.

[Jifyicyfuhpop]

thnx alot every body, i decided that i will take kendo my first class is monday

[AnriXuinriZ]

13 is much too ancient.
Most of us started kendo here.

kenzen, thats weak. all of us REAL kenokas had full bogu when we were sperm cells/eggs

[Lgcjqxlw]

I used to live in japan and i used to go practice with the elementary school kids... Four or Five years old... youre never too young, you just need to be able to listen to sensei and do as he says

[klubneras]

Trust me, starting kendo at your age is a good move. You are at an age where you body is still developing so you will be more supple than most of us old farts. You'll be more energetic so you'll get more out of keiko by virtue of being able to put more in (er, if you see what I mean). And you still live at home which means that you can get your folks to fork out for your armour.

Sweet!