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When it comes to sport in general, people always wonder about age and what the best age is to start learning a sport or whether you are “too old” to learn a sport. This might be the case for some sports, but what about Jiu-Jitsu? Can you start Jiu-Jitsu at any age?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jiu-Jitsu can be learned and practiced by people of all ages, as long as you are physically capable. Jiu-Jitsu can be learned from as young as 3 years old, which is the recommended starting age for young children, up to any age.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are one of the people who are doubting whether you are too old to learn Jiu-Jitsu or maybe you have a child and wondering if they are too young to learn, read on as I will cover all of these now to help clarify any doubts you might have in order for you to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What age can you start Jiu-Jitsu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The answer to this question is simple: you only have to be alive to start training jiu-jitsu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite common for people to comment on when to start practicing jiu-jitsu, but often they are more advanced in age or are not the strong or athletic type. What I usually say, in my experience as a black belt, is that jiu-jitsu is made for all different types of bodies and people, in most cases, of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are coming from a sports background and are the strong and athletic type, or have a dad bod and never or rarely practice any physical activity, you can learn Jiu-Jitsu. You can start jiu-jitsu at any age because there is no “right” age to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some basic recommendations for how and when kids can start Jiu-Jitsu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For young children, the recommended age to start practicing jiu-jitsu is 3 years old<\/strong>, according to the standards of Pediatric Councils. Training for young children should be well-directed and playful, with only specific games for adaptation.<\/li>
From age 5 onwards, specific jiu-jitsu training can be included<\/strong> as children around this age already show improvement in motor coordination. <\/li>
From age 7, children can be introduced into competitions.<\/strong><\/li>
For adults, there is no minimum or maximum age to start training jiu-jitsu.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For more on Jiu-Jitsu for kids, check out our other article on whether Jiu-Jitsu is safe for kids here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n