Can I still learn traditional martial arts at the age of 26? Is it too old?

26 years old is not old. But for learning traditional martial arts, if there is no foundation before, I feel a little late. But as long as you want to learn, this is not a big obstacle. As for what to practice specifically, it mainly depends on the current physical condition and the purpose of learning.

If you are in excellent physical condition, you can learn any traditional martial arts-see if you like it or not; It's just that compared with teenagers, some content with special emphasis on flexibility will be more laborious;

If the physical condition is not ideal, it is best not to force training for the purpose of martial arts, but to start with softer training methods to adjust the body and mind, such as standing piles, basic movements, routine exercises and so on.

To sum up, I personally suggest that the following types of traditional martial arts are probably suitable for the landlord. You can make an understanding first and choose according to your own preferences and conditions:

Tai Ji Chuan, Xingyiquan, Dacheng Boxing, Baguazhang, Bajiquan, Tongbi Boxing, Jumping Leg Boxing, Hongquan, Wing Chun Boxing and so on. The learning of these kinds of boxing is allowed to avoid special training such as leg press, bending, falling and tumbling (these trainings have achieved good results before teenagers), and there are no difficult jumping and tumbling movements in boxing, so the movements are easy to master.

At present, these boxing methods are widely circulated in the society, and it is easy to find introductory materials and better teachers.

In addition, Tai Ji Chuan, Xingyiquan, Bagua Boxing and other family-run boxing, as long as the action essentials are carefully and correctly done, all have the functions of relaxing muscles and pulling bones, enhancing human flexibility and increasing strength. For example, jumping legs (pool legs) is a common basic skill in traditional northern Wushu (Changquan), such as Chaquan, Erlang Boxing and Fan Ji Boxing (Yanqing Boxing). And its opening routine is jumping legs (pool legs).

When learning, we should start with one boxing method, and then choose other boxing methods after mastering and understanding its principle. Don't learn many kinds of boxing at the same time, so as not to be greedy.