I called this MMA gym the other day and they said they no longer offer MMA unless..

Scarface2883 · 03-10-2009, 12:45 PM

someone "completes the program." So I asked what do you offer in the program. He said "Shotokan, boxing, and kick boxing." He said it is $75 a month.

Is this a rip off? I was wanting to take the MMA class but I'm not sure what he means by "complete the program." This sounds like bs to me.

Opinions welcome. Here is the site. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndID=204582747

Scarface2883 · 03-10-2009, 01:32 PM

anyone can answer

CamKeo · 03-10-2009, 01:52 PM

I've never even heard of that gym and I live in Kentucky.

They don't have an actual website.

They stole the logo style straight from the UFC.

Scarface2883 · 03-10-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CamKeo

I've never even heard of that gym and I live in Kentucky.

They don't have an actual website.

They stole the logo style straight from the UFC.

Well they actually train MMA fighters so it's a legit school. You haven't heard of it because you live in Louisville. This gym is about 2 hours southeast of Lville.

TheClips · 03-10-2009, 02:04 PM

It's not legit, IMO, if they have a pre-requisite program that you must pay to got through.

It's one thing to be matched with beginners or something, but this seems like just an extended way to get money from you.

Then again, if you know nothing and think you can take something away from the program, do it....btw, can you train everyday or is it a limited schedule?

Also, do they teach any sort of grappling there at all?

If so, it seems very, very weird that they wouldn't get you started on that **** right away, since it's a pretty hard part of the game to develop...

Scarface2883 · 03-10-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheClips

It's not legit, IMO, if they have a pre-requisite program that you must pay to got through.

It's one thing to be matched with beginners or something, but this seems like just an extended way to get money from you.

Then again, if you know nothing and think you can take something away from the program, do it....btw, can you train everyday or is it a limited schedule?

Also, do they teach any sort of grappling there at all?

If so, it seems very, very weird that they wouldn't get you started on that **** right away, since it's a pretty hard part of the game to develop...

I have been to MMA events and they do have fighters from that gym.

I am not aware if someone can train everyday or if it's limited.

Yes, they do have grappling. I know because they train MMA there as well. It's just striking me as very weird that someone has to "complete the program" before being able to take MMA. I honestly don't give 2 sh!ts about Shotokan..

but boxing and kickboxing have always interested me and are parts of MMA..

Kane Fan · 03-10-2009, 09:44 PM

I don't like it
everything listed is Striking
my strength is Striking but even I wouldn't say to just learn Striking arts and consider it an MMA class
you say they have Grappling, how do you know?

Scarface2883 · 03-10-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kane Fan

you say they have Grappling, how do you know?

Because I have some friends that have taken their MMA class. I assume any MMA class includes grappling.

Kane Fan · 03-10-2009, 11:50 PM

assuming is bad
did they say what the Grappling instruction went like?

HardGainer82 · 03-11-2009, 12:12 AM

There are some places that force you to learn in the disciplines separately before attending an "MMA" class. But they should have criteria to evaluate you, as opposed to making you take those classes for a set amount of time.

larrinho · 03-11-2009, 12:28 AM

You should ask them for a one week pass or a couple of free classes, if they really want you to enroll they wouldn't deny you that and if they do then they are *******s...the reason why they may make you have that program before it's to see how your cardio holds up in regard to every area, or how confortable you are gonna be rolling with people or people accidently hitting you when training! $75 a month for boxing/kickboxing doesn't sound bad depending how many classes of each they give out a week and to how many you can go!

maxiderm · 03-11-2009, 01:29 AM

grappling in an MMA class is NOT the same as an hour of grappling in an actual grappling class. and if you dont know the fundementals of grappling (and striking) i wouldnt suggest an MMA class. at the very least a few months of grappling/bjj and striking. not required, but its really REALLY lame when some noob comes into an MMA class and doesnt know how to properly execute an armbar properly and cranks back with all their might... or doesnt know how to choke and just cranks hard on your face/neck.

my suggestion is to not even bother with that place. find a better gym somewhere with an actual website lol.... and definately have some base in at least grappling before starting an MMA class. for the sake of us that might acquire injuries from an untrained person, this is a pretty tough sport as it is, we dont need any unneeded broken/cranked elbows.

chucksmanhood · 03-11-2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarface2883

I have been to MMA events and they do have fighters from that gym.

I am not aware if someone can train everyday or if it's limited.

Yes, they do have grappling. I know because they train MMA there as well. It's just striking me as very weird that someone has to "complete the program" before being able to take MMA. I honestly don't give 2 sh!ts about Shotokan..

but boxing and kickboxing have always interested me and are parts of MMA..

Shotokan can be used in MMA, just like any other striking art, especially if it is taught right.

mr.winkles · 07-30-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chucksmanhood

Shotokan can be used in MMA, just like any other striking art, especially if it is taught right.

yeah i remember that animal style kung fu being great for mma. oh wait.

iamgenus · 07-30-2009, 09:15 PM

Sounds like they're taking Mixed Martial Arts very literally.

You get Shotocan, Boxing and kickboxing - several martial arts mixed....there you go bro MMA.

All they need to do is throw in some Kung Fu(all styles), Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi and you're on your way to Machida like fighting prowess.

Dmaul · 07-30-2009, 09:57 PM

This is how it's done at my school.

You can't do the MMA class or any of the advanced classes until you are "cleared to roll" or know your basics or whatever you want to call it. Usually takes 1-3 months if you have 0 prior training.

Maybe that's what they mean.

Charlie Brown · 07-30-2009, 10:06 PM

strong bump of old thread

HardGainer82 · 07-30-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

strong bump of old thread

Strong bump for a silly reason to boot...