Anybody here...train in MMA?

1,084
415
Joined
Aug 28, 2012
Okay, so I'm considering funneling my childhood dreams of wearing a championship belts and a desire for exercise outside of EA Sports' NFL Training Camp and my two trusty 20-pounders into a pursuit of MMA training and was wondering if anybody here had any special insights to share about getting started.

Like I said, it's mainly training but if I like it I would do an amateur fight or two somewhere down the line.

A bit about my potential octagon self:

-trained a little in Tang Soo Do and Judo as a teenager and have won a scrap or two, wondering if that helps me at all.

-pretty much a guaranteed heavyweight...at 6'4", 250, I'm never seeing the other side of 205 under any circumstances. Does this affect my decision?

-I don't want my brain beaten in, it's my moneymaker. Can adequate (read: superior) defense at least minimize that?

-played football so I'm used to little injuries, but how common are severe ones? A ripped ligament or broken leg ain't in my plans, I don't even have Obamacare lol...

-would it be a douche move to show up in some sweet pro looking shorts as a newbie? Can I drop that $60 on the customs online or should I roll in looking like a created player in Pride FC for Dreamcast?


So...anybody wanna talk about fight clubs?
 
Last edited:
Boxer of 15 years +

Brown belt jn Ju Juitsu (New Breed Academy)

My best advice would be for you to actually master each type of fighting (Boxing,Wrestling,Martial Art) Than hit the MMA (mixed training) training
 
Last edited:
I've thought about this too eventually, should've never dropped out of that muay thai class. Schedules didn't work though.
 
am very interested in learning to box but from the few gyms and classes ive sat in on, its more "boxercising" if you will...

would love to learn at a real fighting gym, but the one that seems to be the most legit in my area, is like $170 per month...
ohwell.gif
 
 
Last edited:
am very interested in learning to box but from the few gyms and classes ive sat in on, its more "boxercising" if you will...

would love to learn at a real fighting gym, but the one that seems to be the most legit in my area, is like $170 per month...:\  

cheaper than crossfit and more respectable
 
Last edited:
Wrestling is one of the best bases to have for MMA as you can determine where to take the fight.They usually have insane cardio which is usually the most overlooked part of being a fighter.
 
Yep if you can master wrestling everything else will fall into place.

Wrestling + Muay thai + a Jiu Jitsu (to refine grapling skills)=Ultimate fighter.

Agree to a certain extent. I've seen CIF championship wrestlers look lost in the stand up because they don't know the basics of boxing.

Since most fights start and typically stay on your feet you NEED a solid boxing game. Nate Diaz was knocking dudes out without taking it to the ground for a few consecutive fights. I do agree on the cardio part. Wrestlers are relentless. I hate sparring with them.

Ultimate fighter will consist of a very solid boxing game, wrestling and grappling to control the opponent and sprawl opposing take downs, and Ju Juitsu (not really needed in the heavy weight division, let's be honest)

Adding in Muay Thai for great kicking while maintaining a good boxing defensive stance will definitely ante up your chances of being a great fighter
 
Last edited:
 
Wrestling is one of the best bases to have for MMA as you can determine where to take the fight.They usually have insane cardio which is usually the most overlooked part of being a fighter.

Yep if you can master wrestling everything else will fall into place.

Wrestling + Muay thai + a Jiu Jitsu (to refine grapling skills)=Ultimate fighter.

There's wrestlers though who can't strike for crap.

I wish I wrestled in high school. My friend did and he's still pretty strong. I didn't see it but was told he picked up our friend who was probably 260 lbs and slammed him to the ground easily.
 
Last edited:
Wrestled in high school, wasnt good but i know how to put a big boy on the mat, a lot of wrestling is in leverage but muscle is key to being good, cardio was hell but running miles after that is easy. And a little bit of crossfit in wrestling due to interval weight training.
 
I box

I'm money if we're standing up but if it goes to the ground I'm basically ******.

Takedown defense is underrated
 
if I joined an MMA gym, do I need to be licensed like I would for boxing.

Basically. If I learn MMA, get in a fight on the street and knock him out, Will I be charged for assault with a deadly weapon?
 
Practice the craft since I was kid... now, not so much.

Focus much more in Krav Maga, which is more of weapons defense techniques and RBT (reality base training)
 
am very interested in learning to box but from the few gyms and classes ive sat in on, its more "boxercising" if you will...

would love to learn at a real fighting gym, but the one that seems to be the most legit in my area, is like $170 per month...:\  

If your in DC go to downtown boxing club..I wanna say I paid 70 bucks a month...the best part is you get unlimited sessions...I love how it's in a old garage/ warehouse..there's nothing fancy about it all
 
If your in DC go to downtown boxing club..I wanna say I paid 70 bucks a month...the best part is you get unlimited sessions...I love how it's in a old garage/ warehouse..there's nothing fancy about it all

My boxing gym is a straight up shed with bags dangling from the ceiling.

A ring, speed bag, and heavy bag is all i need

I love boxing because you can practice/train for it virtually anywhere
 
Last edited:
Used to train in mma. Did jitz and muay thai, along with classic western boxing, but wasn't able to keep up with school, work, etc. so dropped it. 

Do still hit the bags and shadowbox weekly to stay fit.

Get the urge to train to fight sometimes but getting old now.
 
I'm going to put my 5 y/o daughter in MMA classes real soon... 

she's half black with fair skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes ---- ******* gonna test her 
 
I've been boxing since I was 7 years old, so I'm biased, but there's nothing like the sweet science. It's a great full-body workout, as well as an excellent confidence builder.

I'd box the ears off all of y'all too.
 
Last edited:
Agree to a certain extent. I've seen CIF championship wrestlers look lost in the stand up because they don't know the basics of boxing.

Since most fights start and typically stay on your feet you NEED a solid boxing game. Nate Diaz was knocking dudes out without taking it to the ground for a few consecutive fights. I do agree on the cardio part. Wrestlers are relentless. I hate sparring with them.

Ultimate fighter will consist of a very solid boxing game, wrestling and grappling to control the opponent and sprawl opposing take downs, and Ju Juitsu (not really needed in the heavy weight division, let's be honest)

Adding in Muay Thai for great kicking while maintaining a good boxing defensive stance will definitely ante up your chances of being a great fighter
Very true, dudes like Nick Diaz have little wrestling experience but possesses a unique boxing style that destroys his opponents. If anybody wants to see great Boxing in MMA go Youtube Nick Diaz vs BJ Penn
 
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 6 months (white belt)
Muay Thai 4 years.

My advice is to go around and find all the gyms you can.. Watch a training class and see which one you like most. See who's instructor spends the most 1 on 1 time with each person, and a gym that is respectful and is really about the TRADITION of the martial art that you want to learn. Brute force MMA fighters are typical.. Any skilled BJJ fighter or Muay Thai fighter is a chess player and is more humble, intelligent, and relaxed than most meathead dudes wearing TapOut shirts. Any gym that has straight brawlers on the mats all day isn't a good gym.. Anyone can learn to throw punches randomly with the simple intent of damage.. It takes a GOOD gym to actually teach a martial art. Trust that.

Don't be the guy who walks around with a big head, be respectful, and HAVE FUN. It's a sport after all.
 
if I joined an MMA gym, do I need to be licensed like I would for boxing.

Basically. If I learn MMA, get in a fight on the street and knock him out, Will I be charged for assault with a deadly weapon?

Nope. Unless you fight in a tournament where they require the fighters hands to be registered, you don't really NEED to register your hands.. As far as anyone else is concerned, your uncle taught you how to fight in his garage and you haven't been training in an actual MMA gym.
 
if I joined an MMA gym, do I need to be licensed like I would for boxing.

Basically. If I learn MMA, get in a fight on the street and knock him out, Will I be charged for assault with a deadly weapon?

Nope. Unless you fight in a tournament where they require the fighters hands to be registered, you don't really NEED to register your hands.. As far as anyone else is concerned, your uncle taught you how to fight in his garage and you haven't been training in an actual MMA gym.

but it's not like this for boxing right?
 
Back
Top Bottom