How to get started in MMA

bigmike34 · 20-Nov-05, 06:12 PM

What is the best way to get started in MMA?

Mr Ian · 21-Nov-05, 09:50 AM

find a place and go. Where do you live? I can get you some info on good schools depending on where you live. If you live in a remote area and there are not alot of places around you are going to have to combine classes which sucks, but might be the only way. Also when looking for a good MMA school, these are very good things to make sure it includes:
- "No Ego" type place. Everyone is there to learn and have fun
- Place that is very safe, and practices good technique, not just athletics
- Place that teaches Standup, Ground, and Clintch

I will give you some good info if you can tell me where you live (State/City)

**maverick** · 21-Nov-05, 09:52 AM

Well, I'm in Pittsburgh PA and wouldn't mind knowing if there was a worthwhile school around me.

bigmike34 · 21-Nov-05, 11:46 AM

Loganville, Georgia

Mr Ian · 21-Nov-05, 05:21 PM

I have an Email out for the both of you so when I get that back I will get some more info for you guys but here is what I found out:
PA- http://www.practicalfightingconcepts.com/index.php
http://steelcitymartialarts.com/jiujitsu.html
Phil MMA, 1321 S. Juniper St- 215-467-1008
The Steel City one looks the best, I will find out more once I get that E-mail

Mr Ian · 21-Nov-05, 05:24 PM

GA- is kind of tough. I need to know what is the nearest city is to you. I know of a REALLY good one in Athens (but not sure how close it is to you)
Like I said in the other Post. I sent an Email out and once I get a response I will be able to give you guys some legit "for sure" places that you will actually learn/enjoy. Any other questions let me know. I will get back to you asap

**maverick** · 21-Nov-05, 05:28 PM

You gotta be kidding me! Both of those places are like 3 minutes from my old apartment, but they're a good half hour away from my new house. Still worth a look, but they would have been perfect a year ago.

Mr Ian · 23-Nov-05, 03:08 PM

BigMike- Nothing yet from the E-mail. I know he is really busy so give me a few more days. Mav, same thing.
- Also quick question, what do you guys need/want to work on the most? Ground Game/Stand UP/Clintch or just an over all of the three?

Mr Ian · 23-Nov-05, 03:11 PM

I have a Grappling Tourney in Vermont next week. I am def. going to go but not sure if I am going to be in it. I was in it last year and did pretty well, but I have not trained or been to class in a few weeks for this one. There are some people from my class that will be in it though