So you want to join the fastest growing sport in the world? Well you're not the only one.
Don't ever think that buying the martial arts apparel makes you even close to a fighter either, because you will piss every fighter off.
We have here the best tips for you to begin fighting in MMA the proper way.
Join A Club.
Find the club in town with the most successful resume (the most wins), and join them.
Emulate everything the top fighters there are doing, while staying humble.
Also do not waste time travelling from gym to gym training in a bunch of martial arts that can't apply to MMA.
Find a gym that has classes or training specifically in MMA.
Go To An Event.
Watching the UFC is a major adrenalin rush that probably got you interested in mixed-martial arts to begin with.
Instead of going to watch that show first, go to an amateur event in your area.
This is the type of event that you will likely begin fighting in.
Compete.
Sign up for the next event that comes your way.
You must be really assertive within some clubs, showing your will to get signed up.
This is the step that so many would-be fighters forget or are too scared to take.
Don't be that person.
When you were watching the UFC pay-per-views, you wanted to join a martial arts club to be a fighter.
Now is your chance.
These are some of the best tips to get you started fighting in MMA.
Of course this is really only the beginning.
Strength and Conditioning outside of the gym is as important as training technique in the clubs.
A complete strength and conditioning program is of utmost importance.
So remember: Join A Club.
Go To An Event.
Compete.