At what did you start doing martial arts?

[DENNY PROKOPOS]

tkd-4
judo-8
bjj-12
wrestling-14
muay thai-16
boxing-17

[Kurzy]

Judo-8
TKD-11
BJJ-39

I'm 41 now and after two years of BJJ I can keep up just fine with guys half my age or less, obviously depending on skill level.

[Apperz]

Judo-8
TKD-11
BJJ-39

I'm 41 now and after two years of BJJ I can keep up just fine with guys half my age or less, obviously depending on skill level.

Judo gives you a solid base on which to begin BJJ I feel.

[Kurzy]

I agree. I didn't get very far in Judo as a kid. I made it to orange belt, then my uncle got me all excited about kicking because he was a Karate guy.

In my lifetime I have dabbled in a bunch of Martial Arts, but nothing worth noting as far as ranking purposes go. TKD was the only art I got into Blackbelt ranks with. (So far)

[Kurzy]

At what age did you start doing martial arts?

I ask because I'm very interested in doing martial namely BJJ, Judo and Sambo, but my mother won't allow me. She thinks I will get hurt, even though I've wrestled my freshmen year of high school (I'm a senior now and planning to start wrestling again).

What should I do?
If I start doing martial arts in my twenties will I be able to keep up with those who have done BJJ and Judo since childhood?

If the day comes that you are ever going to need BJJ to defend yourself, chances are you are going to get hurt worse by not knowing it than you ever will by learning it in a controlled environment. You will be able to thank your mother for that, if it ever happens.

[BJ Searle]

I started at 26. Best decision I ever made. I'm 31 now and in the best shape of my life

[Khaos Keith]

I just started and im 28

[Royce Kim]

Started jiujitsu halfway through 22, now I'm about a month away from 25.

[Anthony Peck]

I'd just turned 28 (Shaolin Kempo). Started BJJ in the gi a few months before I turned 30, and ditched the gi just after turning 30... It was cheaper than a sports car.
And hey, I'm the same age as BMac.

[luciferst]

I'm begin in 36, maybe late?