I have to echo the sentiments of the others on this thread; at fifty you're still prime for FMA if you decide that's what you want. A few weeks ago I had the real privilege of training for a few hours with GM Lito Concepcion, Kombatan Arnis at the WFMAA expo in Seattle. GM Lito was first introduced martial arts at the age of forty-eight when he joined a Tai Kwon Do class with his sons. Later he met GGM Presas, with whom trained directly. GGM Presas promoted Lito the rank of Grand Master in 2007, when Lito was 62 years old. At the age of 63, GM Lito won the western regional WEKAF tournament in Anyo/Forms/Carenza and Sparring.
Not to put too much emphasis on WEKAF wins or titles here. The message is that at fifty there's still more than enough time to achieve significant success in the FMA. Much of it comes down to just how badly you want it and how hard and consistently you're able to train.
Not to put too much emphasis on WEKAF wins or titles here. The message is that at fifty there's still more than enough time to achieve significant success in the FMA. Much of it comes down to just how badly you want it and how hard and consistently you're able to train.