im thirteen and my life long dream is to be a ufc fighter. should i get into a karate our something?

Answer 1

There are camps (Gracie, MIletich, Lion's den, and many more) , but they can be expensive.

UFC is currently the biggest promoter of MMA (mixed martial arts) events, and to get there is no easy task.

First you need to do well at lother MMA shows (have a good professional record), for the UFC to consider signing a contract for you to fight for them (yes, a contract, it's like a job).

In order to do well at MMA events you must be properly trained, both stand-up and grappling, here are some suggestions:

stand up: muay thai, boxing, san shou, kickboxing, shidokan and kyokushen karate.

grappling: brazilian jiu-jitsu (bjj), wrestling, judo, sambo (sambo also has stand-up).

You must learn at least one of each (stand up and grappling), the most common ones are muay thai, bjj , and wrestling.

One you learn those I recommend you participate at local shows, once you turn pro you'll face tougher competition. If you have a good record then you could negotiate a good contract with the UFC (a good manager helps).

I hope this information helps

Answer 2

Since you are thirteen (and this is going to sound stupid, but this comes from experience), I think the best thing you can do for yourself is to be a kid and keep your options open. A lot can change between now and when you are old enough to compete (18 years old for UFC, I am sure). Don't do so much that you get burned out and end up not wanting anything to do with it. I've seen far too many promising young athletes do that.

Most MMA places will not take you unless you are 16. This is to protect their butts. Given your age, I'd say you can start by building your mental focus and maturity. Athletes that have a lousy work ethic and poor attitude go nowhere in MMA. You can build these things by starting and sticking to a martial art offered in your area. It doesn't really matter at this point what style it is (a good MMArtist will be able to adjust to any style, and multiple styles at that). You are also junior high age- which means you should be old enough for wrestling team (and that's free). It will give you a good solid foundation for groundwork. If you decide later to do brazilian jiu-jutsu you will have an easier time learning the basics than someone who's never done such work.

Lastly, and this seems obvious, but you need to stay healthy. That means staying away from heavy drugs and drinking, stupid activities that will potentially screw up your body, and most importantly junk food!! It gets harder to cut weight as you get older, so instill yourself some discipline now when it comes to eating crap. Nobody likes a fat Gabe. Peace.

Answer 3

Join the wrestling team when you get into high school. That way you can learn how to wrestle for free for 4 years. Mean while at the same time decide what kind of fighter you want to be. A striker, ground n pound or a submission fighter.

Then pick the martial arts style that is best for the type of fighter you want to be. What ever your style, cardio is very important. So start running on a tread mill to build your cardio up.

Answer 4

There are two methods you have to master to become a UFC fighter, the standup and the ground, freestyle wrestling is a great background for all styles and everything can be based on that. Unlike other systems you can get into it in school and clubs without paying a bunch of money.Striking is the only thing I can think of that would be out of your experience but you need this background first, be prepared to truely bust yur ***!

Answer 5

Yes, you want to start a karate style, or a Judo/Jujitsu style and train hard until you're a blackbelt. Continue to do that style then, but at blackbelt supliment with a complimentary style. For instance, if you get a blackbelt in Shotokan Karate (A striking heavy style) then supliment your studies with a grappling style like Judo, Jujitsu or even wrestling with your highschool team. The best UFC fighters do one style really well, and have a working understanding of something complimentary. I'd prefer this to a school that trains Mixed Martial Artists, because usually the teachers at these haven't mastered one style enough for you to get to higher levels of ability in it.

Answer 6

Brazilian Jujitsu but be warned that it is hard and if you are serous you will work your but off dude trust me I have been training for 3 years now and it isn't as easy as they make it look on UFC dude I promise you. I have 4 years of Mua Tai and 3 years of Brazilian Jujitsu and I have worked hard my entire life at this and it is still hard. I had a talent too, but it isn't enough just to be talented. after you train Brazilian Jujitsu you should work on your stand up because that is just as important maybe some Kickboxing or something new maybe. but good luck and i hope to see you in the ring one day

Answer 7

if you look at most UFC fighters, they are great at wrestling, juijitsu and kickboxing. Karate won't be as much of a help in the UFC as these three. (Example: Matt Hughes is a GREAT wrestler (all american) and former welter weight champion. He got better when he took Juijitsu and learned submissions though)

Answer 8

You should find a martial arts school that trains in MMA or one that offers both stand up (karate) and ground fighting (jiu-jitsu) classes.

Answer 9

ufc is a good place to ruin ur face :D go in perfectly...come out and even ur mum wont recognise you

Answer 10

yes you should prolly get into a martial art. thats the only way to start i think. boxing would also be quite benificial