I had about 1 year of BJJ, and right now Ive been training a lot of kickboxing. Ive been kickboxing for almost 1 year now. And i still do grapple when ever possible. My coach was telling me about a MMA event in May, I really want to fight, but I was just wondering how long any of you people trained until your first MMA fight. And do you think i should still take this fight with my limited ground game?
2007-03-19 16:15:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
In a situation like that it really depends on the details. What's your opponents record? What weight class are you gonna fight in and is it the right weight class for you? etc. etc.
Bottom line, you can never train too much before your first fight, but you gotta get in the ring at some point and see what you can do.
As far as the amount of time you've been training it's definetely on the shorter scale. Most fights train a style for over a year before going directly into MMA.
At the same time, if you're training hard and you've got the skill, you should go for it. You might get beat around a bit, but no one comes out of their first fight looking like a beauty queen.
If you have found yourself a good coach you should trust him. Trust him to tell you what you can and can't do, and trust him to throw in the towel if you need it.
Just remember to focus on what you know, and don't over complicate your training by trying to focus on too many styles. A straight kickboxer can still do well in MMA.
2007-03-19 16:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by Will 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Goals are good but your coach should have your best interest in mind. If you will represent one of your coaches and his studio then he should tell you when he feels you are ready.
You should have a solid game plan going in well before the fight. Make sure your conidtioning is in check, you have a solid striking, kicking and grappling game plan in place and then go for it.
Don't try for the UFC at first you should do some local fights and size yourself up with the competition. Who knows you may be a natural.
You can also look into pankration. This offers elements of wrestling like BJJ along with some boxing but no head shots. It's a safe way for kids and young fighters to get a taste of MMA without getting your nose broke or head damage. You can still get hurt but it's a safe first step in the cage.
Train hard and stay healthy but have a plan. Go for it when you are ready.
Be safe and train hard.
KK
2007-03-19 20:04:56 · answer #2 · answered by KennyJitFu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to fight professional MMA you should start soon. Start with some amatuer MMA figths. You should be close to being ready.
After a couple years of training you either have it or you don't. I watched a live small professional MMA show a couple weekends ago and one guy had only been training for 6 months. He won by KO.
2007-03-20 05:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce Tzu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got started in martial arts early in life my dad was a kickboxing instructor but I never really had any aspirations of being a mixed martial artist until I saw my first couple fights. My theory on it was my base was in stand-up so I didn't have my first MMA fight until I felt comfortable working against the fence and off my back, I brought good wrestlers in and just drilled it over and over defending takedowns, working scramble, sweeps, defending submissions, attacking with submissions. I trusted my stand-up from the beginning but when I felt comfortable anywhere the fight could take place I was ready. I'd say a year or so training in you weakest area but ultimately you will know when you're ready. When you don't panic in certain situations such as being on your back, when you can react to defend without having to think about what you need to do. You'll know when it's time and good luck to you.
2016-03-16 23:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are just training in mma alone I would say no less then 2 years. If you are training in many different styles so you can fight in the mmas and are trying to earn black belts in each of them I would say no less then 8 years.
2007-03-19 20:36:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are people that can train for 5 years and won't win a single fight...don't listen to ignorant know it alls with years of training who know every single detail of a single martial art but never put it to use...you sound like your training is sufficient for some amateur fighting...you cant perfect your technique unless you get an actual match and that is where you'll gain real experience...you can train in BJJ for years and become a black belt but it'll be entirely different when you get in an MMA ring...if you have the heart, confidence, and you yourself believe you're ready then you're ready! even if you were to lose...it doesn't matter...it's amateur fighting and it is where you shall perfect your skills! Basically i'm trying to say that you'll only gain real expereince in the ring...I say go for it!
2007-03-19 16:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by Eddie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you feel ready? Do you at least get some training taps occassionally on the more experienced guys in your gym? Are you in really good shape? A lot of guys get in these smaller local promotions to test the waters and to scratch the itch. I've seen quit a few come in chisled and really having the "eye of the tiger" . Then 30 sec. into the first round they can hardly keep their mouth piece in from breathing through their mouth. Fact is a lot of guys are in shape, but mentally a crowd (however small) and the environment will kick that heart rate way up from adrenaline dump, so are you mentally prepared to handle that? That's the kind of thing that you really have to experience first to really know. And if you get your azz kicked then I guarante you will take a whole bunch of lessons from it. So if you feel ready do it.
2007-03-20 02:00:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you would truly like to try MMA I would say go for it, but you will need to double your training regime.
2007-03-20 03:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answer telling you to go amateur first. There you can test what you know and get some of the kinks worked out before starting an official record. Keep working the cardio and strength endurance, keep the ground game or sprawling solid, get your striking second nature, and get your shoulders to last so your guard will not leave your head.
2007-03-23 13:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by Matthew E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ground game is everything in mma unless ur an excellent striker! i would train on ur ground and pound and ur conditioning until then but i would say do it.. do it for the experience then u will know what to train harder on next time
2007-03-19 16:20:05 · answer #10 · answered by lil_dee 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋