Here I am, all worked up that I'll be the oldest Gracie Blue Belt in Canada when I finally attain that rank. I've been wondering how I stack up, worldwide, in terms of age.
Now I know.
In the Gracie newsletter, there is a guy in La Jolla, California who just got his Blue Belt at age 71. I'm guessing from the fuss they are making about it, that he's the oldest ever. At least the oldest in the start-from-beginner category.
I guess I won't make top ten, or even top 100.
I'd like to meet him. We could roll around on the mat together.
I am a 68 year old retired teacher living on the west coast of Canada. I spent over 30 years as a student of Karate until my knees stopped liking it. My current passionate activity is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which I've been at for about 13 years.
He would be calling you, "Youngster".
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