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All great points and I agree. I don't believe there's a max age you can start Judo, but I was just observing that MOST guys I train BJJ with are reluctant to go full speed TDs after around mid 30's, even if they're in otherwise great shape. Our gym even used to offer a Judo class and it was just me and one other BJJ guy that showed up. It was mostly boxers and kickboxers who wanted to learn TDs and TD defense to round out their game, but 95% of the BJJ guys were like nah, I'm good.
Out of curiosity, how long did it take the brown belt to get back on track and test for shodan and how many classes per week has he been doing? I'm in the same boat myself and have been either nikkyu or ikkyu (I think I had the points for ikkyu but not sure if my club ever submitted the paperwork) since mid 90's which is the last time I competed under IJF. I guess I'd have to pay back dues for 28 years time in grade at brown + whatever requirements the new club wants to see in order to test for shodan?
He was up to speed on no time. He's a personal trainer and in great shape. Very athletic man especially for his age
He trains 2-3 times per week and has done brilliantly in comps despite his hiatus. He was winning or placing 2nd in most comps and entered a few