Age is just a number, in martial arts and in life. The innumerable benefits of martial arts are much studied and documented in several research studies. Due to these benefits there are many martial artists, all around the world, who are senior citizens and who are still going strong.
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New China TV video “93-year-old Kungfu Granny practices martial arts for 90 years”:
Bloomberg QuickTake video “96-Year-Old Kung Fu Master Carries on Ip Man’s Legacy”:
Taiping Dao video “90 year old Hung Kuen Master Leung Daiyau performs the Snake guiding the crane”:
Not only in martial arts, in other fields also, age is just a number.
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Great Big Story video “Meet the 80-Year-Old Bodybuilder”:
Guinness World Records video “90-Year-Old Bodybuilder Reveals His Secrets – Guinness World Records”:
Coping with ageing
Ageing is a natural process of life and comes with its own set of challenges. However, due to disciplined self-control, regular exercise, and a positive mindset, all these challenges are successfully overcome. The following strategies are found to be helpful to cope with ageing.
Physically remaining active
Regular exercise improves flexibility, mobility, and overall health. Besides martial arts, physical activities like walking, running, sprinting, yoga, and swimming are also found to be beneficial.
Inside Edition video “102-Year-Old is a Champion Sprinter”:
Olympics video “Who is the Oldest Olympian Ever? | Olympics on The Record”:
The Doctors video “Meet 96-Year-Old That Stays Fit with Yoga and Dance”:
Muscle Madness video “99 Years Old Crossfit Athlete | Muscle Madness”:
Stimulating the mind
The body’s cognitive function is greatly improved by stimulating the mind. The brain can be stimulated by reading, music, learning new skills, puzzles, quizzes, and more. Remembering and performing the patterns or katas of martial arts also helps in keeping the memory sharp.
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CTV News video “Magic of music: 102-year-old’s memory triggered by piano”:
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Nutritious diet
Diet varies with geographical surroundings, culture, and with individual body types. There is no one-size-fit-all diet, as one man’s medicine may be another man’s poison. Thus, normally one eats what one finds most suitable for oneself. Alternatively, getting professional guidance from a dietician or a nutritionist also helps.
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Socialization or avoidance
Normally, being socially active helps in eliminating isolation and loneliness, while providing emotional support in times of stress and strain. However, sometimes, isolation is cherished and one may willingly choose to avoid people.
CBS6 Albany video “Six on Seniors: Socialization in senior living”:
GCHiker video “Aging and the Solace of Solitude: An Older Person’s Perspective on Avoiding People”:
Regular medical check-ups
Regular screenings as recommended by the doctor can help in detecting medical issues early on; thereby, successfully countering or avoiding them.
Independence Blue Cross video “Why Health Screenings Are Important For Seniors”:
Positive attitude
Embracing a positive attitude towards aging, by focusing on what can be done rather than on what cannot be done, helps in attaining fulfillment. Socializing in a community helps to promote a positive attitude.
CBS Sunday Morning video “Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well”:
Mindfulness
Mindfulness may broadly be understood as remaining in the present moment. Remaining mindful promotes overall well-being. Martial arts helps in attaining mindfulness.
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Mindful Martial Arts video “Confidence, Calm, and Capability: Mindful Martial Arts for Maui’s Children”:
Sufficient sleep
Sleep is a vital part in remaining healthy. Getting enough sleep not only improves the overall health, but often it can also solve problems.
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Harvard Medical School video “Why Sleep Matters”:
Sleep Doctor video “8 Ways for Seniors to Sleep Better Tonight”:
Embracing old age
Acceptance of old age and the changes that ageing brings, makes one to more fully appreciate the present, which helps to foster the calmness of contentment and the warmth of peace.
West End Seniors’ Network video “A 5½ minute video on accepting the effects of ageing.”:
Reflections of Life video “Coming of Ageing : Embracing the Beauty of Growing Older”:
Secrets of living longer
A long healthy life can be lived and many persons who are enjoying such lives share their secrets.
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Longevity Secrets video “Lew Hollander (92 years old). Secrets Of Fitness From Oldest Triathlete! Triathlon motivation”:
Doug Batchelor video “7 Keys to a Long Life with 100 Year Old Dr. John Scharffenberg & Doug Batchelor”:
Guinness World Records video “NEW: World’s Oldest Man Confirmed at 111 Years Old – Guinness World Records”:
Health & Longevity video “Jacinto Bonilla (83 years old). He defied old age and won. Motivation. Sport.”:
Conclusion
In old age, among several other things, generally two things are more important, namely, having adequate finance, and having some purpose.
Being financially independent is important. As one advances in age, earning money becomes difficult, due to decreased physical strength and sometimes even decreased mental strength. Moreover, with time, the cost of living goes up, which makes it very difficult to make both ends meet. Due to this, sometimes, elders are forced to lead a paycheck-to-paycheck existence.
BBC News video “Cost of living rising in UK – BBC News”:
CBS Evening News video “For many American seniors, their retirement savings are not enough”:
Elders facing difficult economic situations are common nowadays, and money matters should be carefully looked into, since in old age, money indeed does matter. Every senior should carefully think and prudently handle saving, spending, and investing money.
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Marko – WhiteBoard Finance video “How To Manage Your Money (50/30/20 Rule)”:
Vincent Chan video “How To Manage Your Money Like The 1%”:
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Rob Berger video “The Bucket Strategy is Flawed–Do this Instead”:
The Prof G Show – Scott Galloway video “The Algebra of Wealth | The Prof G Show”:
In old age, following a purpose brings joy and a sense of being alive. The purpose may be a hobby, spending quality time with loved ones, volunteering, helping others, or any activity that can enrich life.
PBS NewsHour video “A Brief But Spectacular take on living your best life while aging”:
Teaching is a noble profession, and it is also purposeful. There are innumerable martial artists who find joy and purpose in teaching.
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Sifu Adam Williss video “Donnie Yen Training Wing Chun w/ Ip Man’s Son”:
FOX 16 KLRT video “Digital Original: 73-year-old with black belt creates martial arts class for seniors”:
Music is known to be extremely purposeful and additionally, it also helps in the recovery from several ailments.
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UCLA Health video “UCLA’s Tunes for Alzheimer’s Patients”:
Staying healthy is an important purpose for everyone, including seniors. Practicing martial arts promotes health and due to this benefit, many seniors practice martial arts only to improve their health.
Margaret Martin, Physical Therapist video “Most Important Exercise for Seniors to Master”:
Balance Rehab by Doug Weiss, PT, DPT video “Seniors: 3 Simple Exercises that improve leg strength”:
Healthline video “Balance Exercises for Seniors”:
Okinawa Karate Masters video “What brings her to Karate? | 82-year-old karate practitioner | Ageshio Japan”:
The Straits Times video “The Taekwondo Granny: Black belt at 77 is now pain-free”:
Love is a universal purpose of life and there are innumerable stories on how love can change the life of seniors, sometimes in unpredictable ways.
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For dedicated martial artists, simply practicing martial arts, is always a valid purpose.
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thisisguavo Media video “Pensioner becomes UK’s oldest (female) 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate at aged 78”:
WPTV News – FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast video “Seniors conquer Taekwondo at Abbey Delray”:
ANC 24/7 video “Never too late! Senior citizens in Norway get moving in dedicated Taekwondo classes | ANC”:
BBC World Service video “The 82-year-old grandmother with a taekwondo black belt – BBC World Service”:
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To conclude, it is important to note that in order to live old age happily, be it for martial artists or for any other person, taking care of finances and having a purpose are important factors. Once these are taken care of then old age becomes a joyful experience. Nonetheless, even if they are not so ably handled as one would desire, yet laughter can certainly make old age a golden period of life. Laughter can provide the much-needed relief from the stress and strain of worrying about finances or purposes or health or other nagging issues. With laughter, the brain becomes clear, and different ways to improve finances or purposes can then be handled more effectively. Laughter is the best medicine, in any age, but more so in old age.
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