Starting Out

[kidlantern92]

Im new to the game and Im considering engaging in the world of MMA...Any suggestions?ALL advice is welcome.

[Lucky7]

Join an MMA gym or BJJ school...or some other martial arts school...most give 1 or 2 free trial classes.

Personally, I don't think "MMA" can be taught...what I mean isMixed Martial Arts can't be taught as a sole entity. You need to choose one or two aspects of it and concentrate on those. Then keep adding skills.

IMO, most of the best MMA fighters have a wrestling background (usually in college). Unfortunately, I don't think there are any "wrestling schools". However, the basics of wrestling are pretty simple to learn. I wrestled 2 years in HS, wasn't very good, but simple stuff like single and double leg takedowns help me when I'm training with someone who knows no wrestling at all.

[Draven]

start with one specialty and then find a good school and just jump in

[Ivan]

honestly... dont look for an "mma school" any good fighter would tell you he doesnt go to 1 gym for his all around game. agreed with Draven, start out with something you find most interesting, like stand up and work off of that.

[Draven]

totally it is far easier if you start with a base like with me it was kickboxing and let that be your foundation. Then just find a good school that has atleast three quality trainers in different disciplines. Then just jump in and see what you take to naturally