Im 16 I want to fight, what do i do?

Question

i have been training for 5 months in muay thai, mma, and a little bit of bjj, my buddy who had to leave for football for a couple of months asked if he could fight when he comes back, and the coach said yes i can get you in some junior fights. The thing is should i ask him if i can fight, or wait for him to ask me?

Answer 1

wait for him to tell you your ready

Answer 2

The respectful thing to do is ask your instructor if he feels that you are ready to fight. If he feels you are ready, then ask him if he can get you some fights. Please keep in mind that any full contact fighting is very dangerous. Even experts that have been training for years have been permanently injured in competitive fighting. Wearing protective gear helps but does not eliminate the possibility of injury. If you were wearing a hogu to protect your chest and I was wearing traditional gloves used in competition, I could still break your ribs with a strike generated from the surface of your hogu! Be careful!

Answer 3

I think you should ask if the instructor thinks you're ready for a fight or not.
Usually, it takes more than 5 months of trainning to be actually be able to do well against other people who has been doing it for a year or two.
So reconsider and truly think if you are ready or not before a fight.

Answer 4

IF you're serious about being a fighter you should look at taking some traditional boxing lessons also.....and try other classes around where you live also....make your system from a couple of core martial arts....but try other martial arts also to up your usable moves.....you can never Know too much, no matter what people tell you

1....get on a proper nutrition plan....eating every 3 hours to make sure you keep your metabolism maxed out

2.....I think you should probably look at strength training also....and PROPER cardio(you should be able to run 2 miles in 12 minutes if you ever hope to survive in a ring)

If you want to take your training seriously you have to be stronger than the other guys in your weight class....faster than the other guys in your weight class and be able to outlast them

as far as strength goes......get someone that knows what they're doing.....not your friend 'because hes cut'(or whatever bullcrap reason)....your a fighter....NOT A BODYBUILDER and should therefore train like a fighter NOT A BODYBUILDER....you should be able to do each of the following before saying "I'm strong for my size" or whatever

Squat 3.5 times your bodyweight
Deadlift 3.5 times your bodyweight
Benchpress 2.5 times your bodyweight
military press 1.5 times your bodyweight

and before any of your friends tell you "thats impossible"....NO it isn't....the world record holder for deadlift is over 1200 pounds and held by a guy that weights 162

a good program is the following which will have you alot stronger in a short time......and I know "biceps aren't there" but your a fighter....NOT A BODYBUILDER....and biceps are more helper muscles than anything...so just dont worryy about them

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=905832
And get someone that know what their doing to show you how to do some of these exercises....not just whoever....their hard on your body and can hurt you if not done properly


As far as cardio goes....dont rely too much on jogging....its not very good for building the kind of endurance you need

An example of a cardio program might look like the following
Monday — Interval Training — perform 8 to 10 fast 45-second intervals with 1-minute recovery periods in between.

Wednesday — Fast Paced — perform 20 minutes of continuous activity at 75-80% of your heart rate max.

Friday — Continuous Low Intensity — perform 50 minutes of continuous cardio at 60-70% of your heart rate max.

Some other ideas include
Tabata Method

Tabata is the name of a Japanese researcher who discovered an interesting way to increase both anaerobic and aerobic pathways at the same time. It's an excellent program for anyone looking to lose fat quickly.

You can essentially use any exercise for this method (rower, jump squats, thrusters, etc.). An Airdyne bike would be perfect, but an upright stationary bike or spinning bike would be suitable as well.



Airdyne Bike

This training method is so simple, yet so incredibly difficult:

1) For twenty seconds, work at maximum intensity

2) Rest for ten seconds

3) Repeat seven more times

That's it! Although it sounds easy, it's guaranteed to be the hardest four minutes of your life.

Barbell Complex

A complex is a series of movements completed without putting the bar down. Grab a barbell or dumbbells (anywhere from 35-65 total pounds will work great for most people). Walk over to a spot in your gym that gives you a good four feet around. From there you'll perform a series of six movements without stopping or putting the bar down.

The Movements:

Romanian Deadlift
Bent Over Row
Front Squat
Push Press
Back Squat
Dynamic Lunge

You'll perform six reps for each movement. Example: Romanian deadlift x 6, bent over row x 6, etc. Rest for half the amount of time it took you to complete the complex. Repeat for the allotted time (ten minutes). Most people will complete 4-6 rounds. Most people watching you will think you're a badass.

Leg Screamer

24 bodyweight squats to below parallel (read: below parallel)
24 bodyweight alternating dynamic lunges (12 per leg)
24 jump squats
24 second isometric squat hold (because I said so)

Again, time your set. Rest for the same amount of time it took you to complete the circuit. Three to four rounds should suffice.

Answer 5

I think you should talk to him/her about it. Instructors are not gods that can read minds even though we may like to think we can sometimes. Sometimes an instructor does not think or realize something about a student and most will respect you for sitting down at the appropriate time when they have a few minutes free time and talking to them.

A good school and instructor is trying to instill in you the confidence to speak and think, not just use your raw martial arts ability and skill and react blindly. By doing this you will show him/her that you are on the road to being a confident, mature, martial artist that wants to broaden their skills and abilities. Listen to his/her advice carefully concerning this since they have the benefit of more time and greater experience.

Answer 6

If you are interested just ask him politely. Along the lines of,"I am interested in competing, what do I have to do to prepare myself for a fight" Your instructor will appreciate your being humble and should give you an idea of when you will be ready and what to do in the mean time.

Answer 7

Tell him you are interested in fighting , and see what he says.. he will know if you`re ready or not..
5 months is not very long, you have not learned proper execution of technique, although you believe you have. Been there, done that , got the scar to prove it.
Good luck

Answer 8

If you wish to do it you should express your interest to him.
This is a life lesson for you from the martial arts, if you ever want something you must go after it yourself. The older you get the less people will be handing you opportunities, you must go seize them yourself.

Good luck!

Answer 9

Let your instructor know you want to fight. He'll be the one to tell you if your ready, and get you ready.

Answer 10

Yeah, Sensei is on the money. If you respect you instructor then get his advice. If you dont respect him its time for a new dojo.