First time at mma

[mikee]

So i have my first mma class on sunday morning, I'm a little nervous lol

So what should i expect?

[Emmet J]

That depends.

Where are you going training?

[AntonM]

loads of pain lol

na u be ok, im sure the place where u going to train will not throw u in to the deep end (unless u want 2).

just try it, dont expect 2 much.

[mikee]

training in Scotland mate.

Don't mind getting thrown in at the deepend.

Got a wee bit of judo/boxing background

[Emmet J]

It really depends on the club.

I've been to places with good instructors who will gauge your level and bring you in at the right pace, but I've also been to places where the instructor thinks it's important to beat the shit out of to show you who's boss and then feed you to his best roid heads so you can learn "what it's all about."

[mikee]

hmmm i'm not happy about getting the shit kicked out of me, some basic techniques would be good tho!

[Emmet J]

Luckily these days there aren't too many of the latter style clubs around.

You'll be able to know you're in one in everyone if everyone is wearing tanktops to show off their guns and the first move you learn is a can opener.

[mikee]

lmao!

quality!

cheers man!

tbh tho the guy running it seems to be sound and he was reccomended to me in "dinky ninjas"

[Nak-Muay]

Make a statement... work hard... if someone asks "Do you wanna give this a try" answer "yes" you will get more respect for doing something wrong or shite then not doing it at all, you will also learn more. Don't feel 'gay' OK, it's a sport where men roll around with each other, get over that right away, it's a sport where men compete using strength, agility, stamina and skill.

EXPECT to be tired... my first ever kickboxing lesson was on a Tuesday, I did an hour and was shattered, I thought how the hell did people do a second hour straight after? It was beyond me. I woke up the next morning and I could hardly move my legs, I remember walking straight legged all the way to work and having to miss the lesson on Thursday. I went back the next Tuesday and it was still hard, I woke up the next morning and my legs still hurt, just not as much... I was able to make the Thursday class... just. Then over the weeks it gets less and less painful, I now train two hours a day Mon-Fri and I am shocked if I wake up in any pain at all. Basically you will be knackered on your first lesson, expect that, but also know your stamina and fitness will increase at a pace that will amaze you.

Good luck.

[Tomatohead]

My first Cambo session was a killer had a k/boxin session and then a conditioning straight after couldnt support myself for pushups by the conditioning and couldnt drive the day after.

[Jimmy Boogaloo]

You'll have a wicked time.

[mikee]

cheers for the replies folks.

I'm not worried about rolling about on the floor. My mate does a bit of grappling etc so when we are at the gym we use the studio and have a bit of sparring. I really enjoy it tbh and can't wait to do it properly!

[Wiegieboard]

Where abouts are you training dude? who with?
Neill

[mikee]

Markinch mate

[Wiegieboard]

aah, sorry mate. Don't know the guy. If you were in Glasgow I'd suggest training with the Dinky Ninjas. Real good team with a very healthy attitude towards the sport too.
Hope you have great fun.

[mikee]

Well i went and had a great time!

Everyone was dead nice and i learnt a lot!

can hardly wlk today tho and my toes hurt lol

can't wait for my next class!!!