Need advise on MMA classes

[ScreaM]

Alright, ive strongly been thinking about learning a form of MMA. But was wondering if some of you could enlighten me on some of pro and con of the different styles. Im looking to go for better stamina, also like a long term goal, to get very good at, and possibly do UFC classes locally.

[skinnyhb]

personally, i'd start with a grappling style like jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo or sambo because you will be sparring on the first day of class. then after a few months incorporate a kickboxing game. or just try and find an mma school. there have been some other threads on this, check them out, as there are some good responses.

[taiotosh7]

I personally would learn judo and boxing. Judo is throws and takedowns but there is matwork as well (wrestling, submissions) A ghee is used in judo just like jiujitsu as where a lot of throws are derived from grip, but there are gheeless judo throws that are very effective. The stand up game is very improtant but if you can effectivly take somebody down w/o shooting or a suplex type of takedown you can be very dominant. Learn to strike, learn to take someone down...

[zimmy]

i agree with skinny...bjj is a great way to go...i like sambo too... i have never tried it but i train with people who mix it in wiht there bjj. Of course you'd eventually have to take a stand up like kickboxing or muy thai. As far as judo...it's great if you want to incorporate it with bjj / wrestling and a stand up art...but I really wouldn't go into a fight not knowing how to handle myself on my back. Can't rely on the assumption that you will be able to get the other person in a bad position.

[Hunter]

I would start off with a good BJJ school some schools do not emphasize takedowns so you may went to check around and see if a highschool will let you work out with them(wrestling team). Then incorperate some striking into muay thia, boxing, Kyushin(sp) Karate

[soo2bhuge]

definitely go with grappling first and foremost. bjj or sambo is definitely a good start.

[GQ-Bouncer]

everyone here has posted great advice,

start with brazilian jujitsu

most jujitsu schools lean towards MMA these days, where as a kickboxing/boxing/muay thai school stays with there sport

[Billy_Bathgate]

UFC classes what the ****?

are you serious about this or did you just get done watching UFC and think you wanna be a "cage fighter" ? (serious question)


bjj,sambo,judo,greko.....+ MT/boxing/kickboxing ..... pick one from each group. Id start with the ground first also, then maybe a year in add the other.

[theurge]

Billy...those kind of questions are what happen when you put out a "reality show"

[Billy_Bathgate]

Billy...those kind of questions are what happen when you put out a "reality show"

ya thats why im asking, im hoping its not that type of question

[zimmy]

come on now...don't flame the guy...doesn't matter why you start...so long as the interest is still there sides...the people you are talking about usually don't make it past 3 month marker at most schools

[skinnyhb]

i think the flames are somewhat deserved, i think we have had like 50 of these threads.

[Billy_Bathgate]

im not flaming, just curious

all though by saying UFC classes...i think that summed it up, its like when a guy says cage fighting....real MMA fighters dont call it that

its liek..im a fireman and we use the hurst..or cutters and spreaders...there is no such thing as the jaws of life..thats for people that dont know what they are talking about haha jk

like the ufc says though, and joe says it all the time...bjj and muay thai

[GQ-Bouncer]

come on now...don't flame the guy...doesn't matter why you start...so long as the interest is still there sides...the people you are talking about usually don't make it past 3 month marker at most schools

I agree,

Obviously the guy isn't already in combat sports, theres no need to "expect" him to know these things

[J.S.N.]

i would say dream scenerio would be to start with judo, then muy thai, then BJJ, but sepending where you live it can be really hard to find good intructors, and i think BJJ has done prolly the best job of making sure the schools are good, so i would start there.

[skinnyhb]

ya, make sure the bjj school does stand up stuff or it will be not nearly as effective. i know my first school did no take downs, and i have been sparring with some wrestlers and they kill me on takedowns.

[taiotosh7]

i would say dream scenerio would be to start with judo, then muy thai, then BJJ, but sepending where you live it can be really hard to find good intructors, and i think BJJ has done prolly the best job of making sure the schools are good, so i would start there.

I hear ya, I use to take judo and I had went to help instruct a jiujitsu class on judo once.....these guys had awesome jiujitsu but we were throwing them around like a sack of potatos! Some had wrestling background so they had little takedown defense.....then again, that's where they want to be is on their back



It was great because their instructor wanted to incorporate judo into his jiujitsu students to get that immediate take down follwed by submission, total dominance....judo has great takedown defense and also exercises good stand up skills just like boxing...it's a tough sport to learn, you should try to take it once a week or so

[ScreaM]

Well next to the gym I got to is a studio that teaches jiujitsu, judo, and a ufc class, I guess for the people not wanting to acually fully learn a type of karate. (just basic techniques and/or take downs) So thats why I said what I said. I found a great school that strickly does judo/ jiujitsu, so I was thinking of checking that out, I know some of the guys down there, its a good place. Anyways, my reason for wanting to learn is to get in better overall shape, and gain some good self confidence.

[zimmy]

eh... do us a favor...don't call it a ufc class...call it mma

do you know if it's japanese style jiu jitsu or brazilian? If it's brazilian your instructor should be to tell you who he is representing school wise.

[skinnyhb]

ya, find out who the instructor is and you can look him up on bjj.org. there are instructor lineages and stuff on there if it brazillian jiu jitsu. also, what are they charging, how often, etc. those are all things that you should take into consideration.

[Panzerfaust]

Alright, ive strongly been thinking about learning a form of MMA. But was wondering if some of you could enlighten me on some of pro and con of the different styles. Im looking to go for better stamina, also like a long term goal, to get very good at, and possibly do UFC classes locally.

First, i did not read the responses from the other bros. You want to learn a form of MMA? Well first you need to be more specific? What do you want to learn for, self defense, a career, or just for fun, just to get in shape?

Then you must decide which art to choose from, whether it be standup arts such as TKD, Muay Thai, Boxing, Karate and so forth..or a ground fighting art such as BJJ, Sambo, Judo, Wrestling.

Believe me when i say that it is not easy to train in something you don't like, i personally have BJJ running through my veins and love it despite all the injuries through the years, the injuries in fact have made me respect the art that much more. Muay Thai is another one that i respect cause although my training in Muay Thai has been somewhat limited, i have gotten a taste of what the training is like and let me tell you my friend, that shit is'nt for the weak minded, you either love it or you hate it.

I suggest you research each art individually and decide which art best suits your goals/physical attributes. Meaning, do you have back problems? Better not go with wrestling etc...

I just want you to love what you are doing because it is in that which you will gain the best understanding of the art you choose. There is more to martial arts than fighting or beating someone up and once you have a love for martial arts, you should never find yourself in a sitution that you cannot handle peacefully through respect/confidence.

I wish you the best of luck in your search, stay focused and even more important, have fun.


Peace

[zimmy]

well said!

[Billy_Bathgate]

if they actually call it a "ufc class" stay the **** away

[ScreaM]

thanks muriloninja, you made a great point. I was thinking of going with there bjj class. The price was $69 per class, or $99 for two. Im going to sit in on one of there classes tonight, just to observe there techniques. Ill let you know how it goes!

ScreaM

[zimmy]

ur not by any chance in cali are ya?

[ScreaM]

Born and raised there, but not there now... why do you ask?

[ScreaM]

Alright, just got back from the class, and it looks good to me. I was surprized how friendly everyone was. Theres was some good sparring going on there also. I think im gonna have to get my diet even more in check, but this looks like it will be fun!

[davinci191]

thanks muriloninja, you made a great point. I was thinking of going with there bjj class. The price was $69 per class, or $99 for two. Im going to sit in on one of there classes tonight, just to observe there techniques. Ill let you know how it goes!

ScreaM

damn thats expensive

[Billy_Bathgate]

damn thats expensive

not only expensive, but a rip off. the ave i read mostly, are around 60-120 for unlimited per month

at that rate, it would be like 400 bux to train 2x a week



guy, goto www.mma.tv and go to school locator and find something for real

[ScreaM]

sorry, when I put $69 and $99 per class, I was mislead, it is $69 for one month, or $99 for two months.

[zimmy]

Born and raised there, but not there now... why do you ask?

cus if you're in cali...there are ALOT of gracie academies out there.

[Billy_Bathgate]

sorry, when I put $69 and $99 per class, I was mislead, it is $69 for one month, or $99 for two months.

no bad then

but really, if they are calling stuff ufc classes

i would be VERY skeptical

there are tons of places in cali

id really look up mma.tv and look whats near your city, and then search the instructor name and school name on www.sherdog.com and find some feedback about it

[ScreaM]

luckily, this isnt the place that had the (cough, cough) UFC classes. I took a look on MMA.tv and, there the only ones within an hours drive. I think ill try this place for two months, if I like it, great, but if I dont, and im still wanting to learn, it might be worth the drive. Thanks for all of the advice

ScreaM

[Billy_Bathgate]

did you look up the bjj instructor?

you can find the lineage and all on instructors at www.bjj.org

check it out and see if hes on there and all..or like what belt he is


hope it all works out good though

[ScreaM]

oh, thats a cool site. I was able to find there parent club (tahts about an hour away) on mma.tv, and it looks good, so ill look into there lineage.

Thanks