1.The school must teach boxing. I'm not talking about Muay Thai. American boxers throw the hardest punches, and that is essential if you're going to train for the cage. Also, if you don't know how to take a one, an unseen punch will put you out for the count.
2. You must study jiu-jitsu, or some other form of grappling. If you end up on the ground (and you will eventually) you could get choked out by someone who has very little grappling experience. Wrestling is good, but you don't learn how to fight off of your back. This is very important if you want to be a good all around fighter.
3. You must have a good rapport with your instructor. Everyone responds differently to different personalities. You should find one who you are comfortable with. A good instructor wants to see his students reach their goals, not the instructor's goals.
4. The class schedule should fit your schedule. Do you prefer to train at noon? At night? What about week ends?
5. Decide whether you are willing to drive the distance to the school several times a week. If there is a school close by but the schedule doesn't fit yours, then you probably won't be attending many classes.
6. Check out the attitudes of the other students. Are there a lot of "hot dogs" that spend their time talking about their tournaments and so called victories? Are they
7. You need to know if the school actually gives mixed martial arts classes. If you learn the different martial arts, how are you able to mix them so that it's useful in a fight? You can become good in some martial arts, but to be able to combine them into a useful program is a different thing indeed!
8. You should decide if the price of training is in your budget. Most schools charge between $100 to $150 for a membership. If you have to attend more than one school to get the training you need, can you make that commitment? You may have a wife (or husband) and children that will require time, money and energy.
9. Will your training interfere with your job? If you have to soak your elbow in ice the next day because you didn't tap out from an arm bar, will your boss mind a bucket of ice on your desk? If you twisted your ankle from an improper kick, can you stay seated most of the day? These are real world issues that you may have to deal with. One thing that has worked for many people is to get a job, even a part time one at the academy where you train. You will learn so much, and you'll be able to help other students in the process.
Take your time and write down the pros and cons of each school that you may be considering. You may train at one for a while, then switch to another later on. I always recommend that more than one instructor train you. Each one concentrates on another point of mixed martial arts. The more instructors, the more rounded your game will be. Best of luck!
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