Got a question for you guys...

[kok3n]

I'm not sure if this is the correct board but I have a question for those FMA practitioners here. I am actually planning to learn this art but the problem is I have a sweaty hand. Will this be a problem? Like will I be having a hard time holding on to the sticks? Are there some FMA practitioners here who also has sweaty hands?

[Phil Mar Nadela]

I'm not sure if this is the correct board but I have a question for those FMA practitioners here. I am actually planning to learn this art but the problem is I have a sweaty hand. Will this be a problem? Like will I be having a hard time holding on to the sticks? Are there some FMA practitioners here who also has sweaty hands?

Ayaw kabalaka bay, I myself use to have sweaty hands but it was a psychological thing, cause I was always nervous (to get hit), sakit baya ha!

You will learn to deal with it in time, you will adapt. I am not judging you but it sounds like this is a excuse not to start, Even though you are willing to learn little things like this tend to drag one's spirit. My excuse back then was I was to old to start Filipino martial arts,(even though I really wanted to learn) when my Guro asked me how old I was, he told me I’m still a Baby. Just go and do it bay, I know you will not regret it sweaty hands or not.

[arnisador]

I find it's not too bad with the rattan, but you can use sticky tape or talcum powder if it really is an issue! Don't let it stop you from trying the FMAs.

[Brock]

I have fairly sweaty hands and I don't have much of a problem. Occasionally I have to stop and wipe off the stick, but that's rare. If you can add racquetball tape or hockey stick tape to the sticks that should help as well.

[kok3n]

Thanks for the replies guys, i really appreciate it.

It's good to know that something can really be done about it, such as some sort of powder or sticky tapes. I really have sweaty hands. Even when I write lengthy articles on a piece of paper, after about 5 minutes my hands will start getting sweaty already.

@Phil Mar Nadela
If you don't mind me asking bro, how old were you when you started FMA?

Age is also another factor since I'm already 27 and sometimes makes me wonder if it's not yet too late for me to learn the art. These two things are basically the reasons why up until now I still haven't enrolled yet even if I have always loved the art.

But as what you guys advised, this time I won't let those things stop me from learning. I have already called Cacoy Doce Pares and inquired about their rates and schedule. I will also be calling Doce Pares International in Sto. Niño to also inquire then will decide from there. Although Cacoy Doce Pares is just about 10-15 minute drive from my place and Doce Pares International is about 50 - 60 minutes from my place. Does any of you here train from either of those two clubs mentioned?

[Brock]

I have people that didn't start training with me until well into their 50's. You're age won't be a problem at all.

[Phil Mar Nadela]

Bay, I am only a year younger than you when I started and that was 3 years ago (I am 28 now). It is never to late, I can't imagine not doing Filipino Martial Arts. It is Big part of my life now.

You are so lucky to live and be near such top notch schools! If i were you I would have been waiting at the door till they open (I know I'm a little obsessedhttp://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon11.gif).

[MPC1257]

Don't worry about your age. I started Kun Tao and Kali at 48 and that was over 2 years ago. It's never too late to start.

Marty

[Brian R. VanCise]

I have people of all ages training with me. It is never to late. http://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

Plus 27 is bloody young!

[Brock]

Plus 27 is bloody young!

I was thinking that myself! Not that I'm much older than that, and I've got at least another 60 years before I'm old :biggrinbo

[el maldito de cebu]

I'm not sure if this is the correct board but I have a question for those FMA practitioners here. I am actually planning to learn this art but the problem is I have a sweaty hand. Will this be a problem? Like will I be having a hard time holding on to the sticks? Are there some FMA practitioners here who also has sweaty hands?
hi there I am also having a sweaty hands at 1st its difficult to adjust but if you already adjusted the sweat will just go minimally, if still your having a problem with it try soaking your hand into a basin with 1/4 water with 1spoon full of salt for 30mins. after jsut dry it with a cloth. dont wash with water or else it will sweat againhttp://www.fmatalk.com/images/icons/icon7.gif