Are MMA classes worth it?

vandaalen · 2018-02-15T08:30:52+00:00

If you stay with MMA, you will get much much more than you got from lifting, especially from the wrestling and BJJ part of it. It will literally change your whole life. Every aspect of it. It's not for everybody though and many people "get lost" over time.

Assuming you are in the US, $100 isn't very pricey as well.

cappadocianhawk · 2018-02-15T08:20:09+00:00

Yes. It'll teach you to not be afraid of confrontation, and much like lifting you'll carry yourself differently and others will be able to tell.

I don't know your finances, but if you can afford it it's a good investment.

Store_Front_Door · 2018-02-15T08:20:11+00:00

It depends on your mindset. Martial arts can either teach you self discipline, respect, and how to defend yourself thus boosting your confidence. Or you can learn how to become a fucking douche that looks for flights at bars to validate himself.

Opiated00 · 2018-02-15T10:06:05+00:00

Hell ya it's worth it. I had it in my mind that I was going to compete from day 1. This mentally put me in spot where I didn't bullshit the process. I've fought a couple of MMA matches and done some grappling tournaments. I'd like to get in another MMA fight but that shit is all consuming. Training will be a lifelong endevour for me though.

You gain mentally from putting yourself in shitty situations and persevering. You gain a practical skill set - fighting/self-defense. Most guys overrate their fighting skills, but gymbros are on a other level. You meet people from all walks of life (lots of people here bitch about making friends). I believe it taps into our primal side and gives an outlet for aggression, which will chill you out. You'll become more athletic, which lifting on its own won't do.

Lifting is overrated. It is not unimportant, but it should be subservient in an overall fitness/training regime - unless your sport is strength. What's the point after you get decent size, strength and leaness?

RedPillFusion · 2018-02-15T08:50:03+00:00

I recommend getting into a specific martial art first like BJJ, Muay Thai, wrestling, judo, or sambo. MMA should come later once you have a foundation on which to tether

TRPAndNofapGotMeLaid · 2018-02-15T08:51:35+00:00

MMA is good up to the point where your skill level is at a point where to progress you need to do alot of hard sparring. Hard sparring is relatively safe if done correctly, but there is a risk and in the long term it will cause problems and damage to your brain. I trained MMA up to that point, then I just switched to BJJ while keeping my striking up to speed and doing some full MMA sparring once in a while

Dadoma · 2018-02-15T11:32:51+00:00

Sparring one on one is one of the most intimate experiences a person can do. You get to know your apponent and his way of thinking while being under constant pressure and you also bond while doing it. You also finally understand the psychology aspect of human interaction... 8 times out of 10 the fighter who has a better psychological grasp on himself will beat his apponent. And you become ready to deal with dangerous situations if they occur, but most of the time the sheer confidence you exude will make the other person think twice before trying anything.

anon1moos · 2018-02-15T13:55:30+00:00

I'm not sure what part of the country you're in, but for a major city $100/month is reasonably low. The competitively low price makes me a little worried.

Unless you wrestled in school (I'm guessing not) I'd suggest looking into either boxing or bjj gyms. Going to an mma gym without a strong foundation will leave you bad at a whole bunch of different things rather than being okay at one thing.

Insendi · 2018-02-15T15:37:25+00:00

100 is pretty cheap, I pay 100 for boxing only

RAiderNat88 · 2018-02-15T16:22:00+00:00

Yes especially if you can't fight already. Fights can happen anywhere and anytime, it's better to be prepared than get your ass beat or worse coward out of a fight.

e4wafc · 2018-02-15T17:14:22+00:00

Just adding a different perspective, it's a bit anachronistic. Did multiple disciplines for a while and now just maintain pistol/rifle training a few times a year. If you're doing it for anything other than enjoyment, there are likely better ways to achieve your goals. With a full time job, time is scarce and lifting/cardio can already suck up the rest of the day's energy. If I retired early, then maybe as a hobby.

frogNews · 2018-02-15T18:00:21+00:00

I think it's best to do basic martial arts first. Solid foundation and skill. MMA is good for sparing and improving experience and technique in realistic scenarios, not for specific skills training.

rayrayray1234 · 2018-02-15T08:50:29+00:00

Depending on your area, $100 is very pricey. There is a pro bjj gym by me thats $60 a month owned by a World champion. Make sure the gym has some quality fighters at least.

Title	Are MMA classes worth it?
Author	kenpachitz
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Date	February 15, 2018 8:10 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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