Hi All,

I’ve been doing brazillian JiuJitsu for the last 7 years and recently got a pretty bad shoulder injury that’s going to keep me out for a while. I will likely be on the mats again at some point but not sure when.

I’m looking for something else to do in the meantime (and maybe for the long term). If your dad was in the same position as me, would you advise him for or against skateboarding? And if for it, how long should I try it before i decide if its for me or not?

Thanks!

  • frankPodmore@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Yes, definitely take it up. There was a dude skateboarding in the Olympics who is fifty-one, so on that basis, you’ve got nearly a decade to make it as an Olympic-level skateboarder!

    In terms of when to quit, I would say only quit if you don’t like it. There’s no particular standard you need to reach to prove yourself to anyone.