BlackFlag

Hi I'm pretty new to mma. ALthough I've taken a class once in a blue moon, I've never serious committed myself to one.

Anyways, I'm trying to find an mma gym/dojo to train at. I'm looking for something that is very practical. I happened to stop by one of my local gyms where they practiced kesei fighting system and although they seemed committed and invited me to take a free lesson, it seemed rather unorthodox and I decided I'd be better off getting advice from some experienced people.

So anyone have any advice for me?

jcal

Well what are your options? what styles do you like?

BlackFlag

well I have to find something very local so my options are somewhat limited, but I do have a good idea of whats around. One place is a kickboxing/brazillian jujutsu place. whats nice about this place is that the first lesson is one on one and it's free. Another place I'm also considering is an Aikido dojo, and I really admire the beauty of this particular style of martial arts plus the first few lessons are free. Now the final option is a street fighting gym which includes something called V-Force and the Kesey fighting system. I don't know much about either of them.

I want to train in a style that's practical and I'm particularly interested in grappling.

HitOrGetHit

If it were me, I would definitely go to the kickboxing/BJJ gym. Kickboxing is a very versatile striking discipline while BJJ is a huge asset to have in your arsenal. Especially if you like grappling.

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jcal

Ya gotta go with the BJJ/kickboxing class.It will help you get in great shape mentally and physically. It is a better fighting system and you will get to grapple. Plus you will probably meet cooler people, Bjj isnt too much about traditions and discipline its more of a relaxed atmosphere.The only thing ive ever had to bow to was the mat.

Uzidustin

I'm in boxing and bjj and soon to get in to muay thai. It toke me 2 yrs to find a good stand up gym and I moved from ok to nm and I got to jacksons and fitness kicks. I have wanted this for a long time and now I'm doing this best of luck to you.