Martial arts and height

[Chetan]

Hello there,

Is it true that because of martial arts training in early years (say upto 15), kids remain short?

All comments welcome.

Thanks.

[Allen M.]

Chris and Dennis have many hours of training since they were 4 and 6. Chris, now 18 is 6'1" while Dennis, just having turned 16 is 6'2".

[url=http://www.uechi-ryu.org/stuff/cm/indexa.html#trio"]http://www.uechi-ryu.org/stuff/cm/indexa.html#trio"[/url] [1.5 year-old pix taken when those two were short.]

Could be the style. Maybe TKD in Korea kept their mom a little shorter.

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[david]

I started training when I was thirteen and 5' teen tall. I am now only 5'3" (0kay, okay... 5'2.5") So, it must be true!!!{hahaha}

Chetan, in all seriousness, alot of folks I know who started training young are now average height or taller. Alas... mine is case of genes and not dojo stuntitis.

david

[Mike Hurney]

David, That 5'2.5" hasn't inhibited your ability to headhunt effectively.