Starting out....

[ZiggyZigga]

There's two schools near my house, one a boxing club and the other a kickboxing club. If I wanted to be a decent competitor in one of them which should I go to? I'm already 17 so I'm just unsure if I'd be able to hang with some of the guys who came out of there momma with a pair of Everlasts. Any input would be appreciated as I just wanna tap any potential I have and want to know if maybe it's a little too late for boxing.

 

[Matt]

If your goal is to be a decent competitor, you have plenty of time for either sport. I didn't start kickboxing until I was about 23 - 24. Just go check out both places - get a feel for the gym, the trainers, the membership terms, etc. Maybe take a free trial lesson if they let you. Then just pick whichever one seems best for you.

Unless your goal is to be in the olympics or to have full-time pro career, you don't have to worry about starting out when you're 5 or 6 years old.

 

[ZiggyZigga]

Much obliged.

 

[Spoonman7]

definitly go to both and see which one you like better, if you like them both equally then figure out which one you will want to learn.

 

[Orsyn]

Good luck, let us know what you decided on.

 

[triggertap79]

Yes deffinitely try each one. Personally, I would go with boxing but the choice is yours. Good luck and have fun.

 

[phenomfan1529]

You better go with karate.
jus playin, yeah I agree with the others just checkout both gyms and see what their like. good luck with it bro

 

[ZiggyZigga]

I'm going with boxing right now because I figure I can take it now and refine my hands until I go try out some kickboxing and have a sweet set of fists already and then start on the legs and everything.

I'm also a huuge boxing fan so I think I'd be a little more interested.

 

[ZiggyZigga]

I start tomorrow and I'm thinking of starting up a little diary of a beginner just for some laughs and maybe some more input from you guys who have been there and done that because it's helped alot.

Thanks peeps.

 

[phenomfan1529]

yeah keeping a little diary/notebook is a pretty good idea. hope you enjoy it dude

 

[possenti]

Go for it. You have plenty of time to "catch up". Personally, I'd do kickboxing for more rounded training. Good luck.