I've been at my GJJ gym for quite a while now. I love this gym but now that i'm starting my amateur run i've always thought of expanding to become a better mixed martial artist.
The only gyms near me are ATT (which I heard isn't really all that), A Muay-Thai specific gym, and FFA(somewhat of a long drive)
But I also heard of doing my training camp somewhere like at the H.I.T Squad where they give you a 6 month training camp for 2500( apartment, free gas, and food included)
I'm stuck in this cause i like the H.I.T. squad but i don't wanna leave Miami for 6 months and i'm also not sure but any of the other gyms near me.
Any suggestions?
Are you strong in one aspect and weak in another?
If you are good on the ground then I would go to the Muay Thai specific gym to work striking and clinch.
$2500 seems like a lot to pay compared to what you will probably get when you win your first amateur fight.
TapEmOut said:
Are you strong in one aspect and weak in another?
If you are good on the ground then I would go to the Muay Thai specific gym to work striking and clinch.
$2500 seems like a lot to pay compared to what you will probably get when you win your first amateur fight.
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Blue belt in GJJ. I guess im decent on the ground so far. My boxing is decent at best it gets me by. You got paid during your amateur fights?
Never had 1. Just assumed. I dont intend to actually compete for another year and that'll be in Muay Thai, not MMA.
I just think Muay Thai is one of the best arts to learn because the attack can come from anywhere.
It's probably better to take the advice of someone who has competed though. I'm sure they will turn up on here eventually.
TapEmOut said:
This thread has 43 views! Somebody help this guy!
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Lol i've already spoken to my gjj coach and he told me to pick me to pick the muay thai gym so i could be more well-rounded
You'd probably be best in an MMA specific gym, or multiple gyms focused on specific martial arts. If you plan on getting serious about MMA you'll need some good wrestling practise.
Spud said:
You'd probably be best in an MMA specific gym, or multiple gyms focused on specific martial arts. If you plan on getting serious about MMA you'll need some good wrestling practise.
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I go to my high school for wrestling. I'm good friends with my old wrestling coach and his son.
You're best of turning into a bit of a Gym Slut and trying out new gyms in and around your vicinity. Once you realise which ones you like the most that suit you perfectly then stick to that one or a few. My MMA gym is mostly grappling based, so most of the pros there have a good Muay Thai club and a boxing club somewhere else. I started off in a MMA club that was more for Muay Thai but I was a little disappointed in the Wrestling and Bjj side of it, I then mixed striking there and moved to my current one for Grappling, but I ended up liking that club more so I stayed with them instead. There's nothing wrong with training at different academy's, I also didn't like egotistical gyms that some individuals think there above and beyond everyone else, but if you find a club that can mix everything up the right way for MMA and coaches that won't allow any BS then your onto a winner.
TapEmOut said:
$2500 seems like a lot to pay compared to what you will probably get when you win your first amateur fight.
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Uhhhhh, you don't get paid for amateur fights
TapEmOut said:
Never had 1. Just assumed.
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You know what happens when you "AssUme" Dontcha?
TapEmOut said:
I like how I had the same idea as your coach. Feeling special!
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You should, it was good advice!
Changing gyms is a big decision and it can be lonely for a month or two when you first start in a new one. I think stick with GJJ and get some extra thai classes when you can. Find other MMA fighters in your area and drill technique with them if there is no MMA club.
