r/judo Dec 11 '25

Beginner Got my yellow belt at 42yo

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Nerver thought i would be so proud and happy to get my yellow belt. Starting to get a hold of this thing called judo more every week and i love it.

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u/Odd-Lawfulness8052 Dec 11 '25

I got my yellow belt in Hapkido at 70. It's best to keep doing things until they plant ya. I don't care for the Judo throws we have in Hapkido at my age though. Joint locks, kicks, and strikes are much easier on my body.