Any of you train in MMA?

[trainharder]

I've started training in MMA (BJJ, Wrestling, and MT) and I find i simply don't have enough time in a week and the energy to continue with my bodybuilding routine.

Have any of you scaled back at the gym so that you could train mma?

[deleteduser0002]

Not currently but I am seriously thinking about it. I've done some boxing and kenpo in the past and would love to give MMA a try. I'm sure my weight training will suffer as a result. But since I'm not a "bodybuilder" anyway, more of over all fitness... no worries there.

[ironwill]

I did for a few yrs until i was mid-twenties...CC and i are thinking of getting back into it....I think i will wait another yr but it was great fun and great people seem to be involved in it....At least it used to be ythat way..Everyone is there for a purpose, and the club i was in ,,,if you werent, you just didnt get to stay, or the coach would work you until you left, or smartened up...I saw some embarrassing episodes with arrogant folks getting put in their place by the mentor....

[trainharder]

I agree with both of you.

The next thing i'm struggling with is whether I can justify using AAS if I'm no longer bodybuilding. I guess I feel that if i'm not bodybuilding as hard as I can, I can't really justify putting my body through AAS?

[deleteduser0002]

I agree with both of you.

The next thing i'm struggling with is whether I can justify using AAS if I'm no longer bodybuilding. I guess I feel that if i'm not bodybuilding as hard as I can, I can't really justify putting my body through AAS?

Definitely a highly individual thing. I run low dose cycles just to look and feel good for my age (mid thirties). So 250mg of test e5d and a couple iu's of GH a day and I feel like and can perform like a 20 something...just my take though.

[Durk]

I have been doing boxing and MT 4-5 days a week, and I am loving it. I had to quite weights altogether because I would pump so much that I could not keep my hands up.

I also feel waaay healthyer now as well.

[MMASTAR]

I train 5 days a week and lift 3 days a week.. workout in morning train at night.. just change the way you lift.. instead of isolating so much concentrate on full body movements.. squats, deadlifts.. u know whats up.

[guest]

i dumped bodybuilding for muay thai years ago. no regrets whatsoever. i usually include a light upper body routine twice a week to stay pretty. although MMASTAR's approach is much more functional/practical.

i will be in thailand again this winter for another 6 weeks to train. cant wait.

[marino]

I did train for years (brown belt jiu-jitsu) Eskrima (filipino stick fighting) we did both out of our club. One thing I found is that the bigger I got the harder it was to maneuver on my feet and on the ground, like a turtle on his back. I felt great around 195lbs now at 215 I feel slow. I have found its very counter productive to try to gain mass and yet still attempt to improve in most types of martial arts.

[Durk]

i dumped bodybuilding for muay thai years ago. no regrets whatsoever. i usually include a light upper body routine twice a week to stay pretty. although MMASTAR's approach is much more functional/practical.

i will be in thailand again this winter for another 6 weeks to train. cant wait.

Thuper jeleous.

[ironwill]

i dumped bodybuilding for muay thai years ago. no regrets whatsoever. i usually include a light upper body routine twice a week to stay pretty. although MMASTAR's approach is much more functional/practical.

i will be in thailand again this winter for another 6 weeks to train. cant wait.
cool bro,,,,are you competitive yet, or are you going to get into it??
I would love to be able to go out there for 6 weeks....good on ya bro...
I know you have been dedicated to this for awhile.....

[guest]

cool bro,,,,are you competitive yet, or are you going to get into it??
I would love to be able to go out there for 6 weeks....good on ya bro...
I know you have been dedicated to this for awhile.....

there will be no fights for this old man. just sparring is enough for me these days, i have too many excuses on hand not to be dedicated for a full fight camp, lol.

thanks IW. you guys should check it out even if you cant have an extended stay. it's cheap and a beautiful spot to visit.

[INked]

I roll 2 times a week,chokes are the only submissions I need.Nobody wants to trade strikes so I hit a bag at home 7 nites a week!The older I get(started at 30) the more I see conditioning and cardio outweight mass and brute strength.Maybe an honest 6 yrs experience give or take on and off kinda thing.Not uncommon to see 25 yr old kids with 10 yrs experience.Sometimes kinda tuff swallowing my pride and tapping out to the odd youngster,but what can you do their 6-2 and 210lbs by the time there 18!

[natenator]

I roll 2 times a week,chokes are the only submissions I need.Nobody wants to trade strikes so I hit a bag at home 7 nites a week!The older I get(started at 30) the more I see conditioning and cardio outweight mass and brute strength.Maybe an honest 6 yrs experience give or take on and off kinda thing.Not uncommon to see 25 yr old kids with 10 yrs experience.Sometimes kinda tuff swallowing my pride and tapping out to the odd youngster,but what can you do their 6-2 and 210lbs by the time there 18!
no need to swallow pride when you are outclassed by someone with superior skills. It's just a fact that it's gonna happen when you encounter these guys.

[trainharder]

In terms of learning the various aspects of the game, do you guys think it's preferable to focus on a particular discipline (ie: spend a few years only doing bjj) or is it better to start off with a bit of everything?

I'm thinking of focussing on wrestling and bjj (3 hours a week of wrestling and 4 hours a week of bjj) for the next couple years..and not worry about striking for now... input?

[cog]

[QUOTE=trainharder;240548]In terms of learning the various aspects of the game, do you guys think it's preferable to focus on a particular discipline (ie: spend a few years only doing bjj) or is it better to start off with a bit of everything?

I'm thinking of focussing on wrestling and bjj (3 hours a week of wrestling and 4 hours a week of bjj) for the next couple years..and not worry about striking for now... input?[/QUOT

As in your striking or the other guy's?My kid trains,he's 14.

[guest]

In terms of learning the various aspects of the game, do you guys think it's preferable to focus on a particular discipline (ie: spend a few years only doing bjj) or is it better to start off with a bit of everything?

I'm thinking of focussing on wrestling and bjj (3 hours a week of wrestling and 4 hours a week of bjj) for the next couple years..and not worry about striking for now... input?

imo grappling is always a good base but i wouldnt ignore striking altogether.

[MMASTAR]

Start with your basics, muay thai, BJJ, and combine the two to make MMA... you will probably find you excel in one and thats where u will get your style.. But just as important as training your strengths is training your weakness' as well.. Besides its much funner punching someone in the face...

[deleteduser0001]

Start with your basics, muay thai, BJJ, and combine the two to make MMA... you will probably find you excel in one and thats where u will get your style.. But just as important as training your strengths is training your weakness' as well.. Besides its much funner punching someone in the face...

until you learn how to do a flying armbar, way more fun.

[macka]

The biggest thing most beginners miss is that you need to work the basic skills and build cardio at first. Everyone wants to be an instant black belt. If you can't jab or work the guard, you will not last long in a match. Anyone can get these skills if they are willing to work from the ground up. I boxed for a while in high school, now its part of my training routine again. I don't think at my age I'll be competing as I don't have the cardio I had as a teenager, and four 3 minute rounds sparring is harder then it used to be.

[Durk]

The biggest thing most beginners miss is that you need to work the basic skills and build cardio at first. Everyone wants to be an instant black belt. If you can't jab or work the guard, you will not last long in a match. Anyone can get these skills if they are willing to work from the ground up. I boxed for a while in high school, now its part of my training routine again. I don't think at my age I'll be competing as I don't have the cardio I had as a teenager, and four 3 minute rounds sparring is harder then it used to be.

5 three minute round when combined with entire boxing workout and I wana hurl.

My trainer is about your age, and he says for him to compete he would have to train cardio 2x a day.