There are many MMA gyms popping up within everyone's proximity. A lot of gyms advertise MMA training just because they offer classes in several martial arts. This is not MMA. They should offer actual MMA style classes along with the other styles. Here are a few tips to look for a good club in your area.
Ask Around.
You may be closer than you think to people that are actually training MMA. Even if they are training other styles, people you may know could give you the direction to the nearest MMA training club.
Asking anyone can even get you in touch with the right person that does know about the best clubs to train at. Word of mouth is often the best source of finding a good club to train at.
Search The Web.
Some clubs have very good websites up that display most of the information you need to hear to find out if they are what you are looking for.
Sites like Globemartialarts.com which is launches summer 2010 will have the gyms in your area listed and how to contact them.
Go To An Event And Find Out Where The Winning Fighters Are Training.
Local MMA events are a great display of gyms in your area. There should be fighters from each of the gyms in the area.
Find out which gym is producing most of the winning fighters at the event and start there.
Here are 3 tips that you should consider in finding the right MMA club to train at. Before even going about finding the club to train at you should be thinking about a good strength and conditioning program to support any kind of training.
So remember:
Ask Around.
Search The Web.
Go To An Event And Find Out Where The Winning Fighters Are Training.