After spending many years running an Academy and talking to and coaching so many different people about getting started training, it is clear to me that a large number of people want to start training in Mixed Martial Arts but are daunted by the prospect of actually doing it. Most people expect a rough environment with overly hard and painful training, which couldn't be further from the truth. It is important to be able to overcome that initial barrier and get started in a safe and friendly environment.
At Predators, our solution to that is to offer Fundamental Classes in Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. These classes offer everything you would get from our other classes but without any of the sparring, so that everyone can gain the benefits from training in a practically risk free environment. I believe that once someone overcomes that first step and actually comes in for a class, any fear they may have had will be completely gone.
These classes can be trained for fun as a hobby, used for fitness, or to develop a strong base on which to build in to more advanced training. Whatever your initial goals are from starting training, you can only reach them if you actually start. Hopefully, any concerns you previously had can be removed by the introduction of these classes.
Hi Billy, sorry for the late reply. Have you had chance to book a free class yet? You can message me at predatorsmmagym@gmail.com if you want me to arrange a class for you. Thanks, Gav.
I think your blog is spot on, I would be interested in attending a class. Kind regards billy