Can i become an mma fighter

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  1. Jack willard

    Jack willard New Member Full Member

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    Hi i did taekwondo when i was 7 and i am very skilled in boxing judo and i am 19 years old, would i be able to become an mma fighter?
     
  2. Grips

    Grips New Member Full Member

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    No one knows the answer to that question better than you do brother. If you're really unsure, try getting advice from coaches/people that have worked with you. If all else fails, it wouldn't hurt to try out some amateur bouts if you think you're up for it.
     
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  3. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Sure you can. Just step into the cage.
     
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  4. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    If he started eye poking and running over pregnant ladies you’d probably consider him an ATG in the making.
     
  5. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    If you cant beat me in a fight, then its wise to just quit
     
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  6. Grips

    Grips New Member Full Member

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    You still hating brother? Get over it and move on with your life :)
     
  7. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How skilled is 'skilled' when it comes to boxing & judo? If your boxing is good enough to get you on the podium in a state golden gloves tournament, and you're a competitive black belt in judo, then you could start winning amateur mma fights pretty soon.

    But if you only have a year or two of boxing and a couple years of judo, then it will take longer, although both will still give you an edge over the average palooka walking into an mma gym with no background at all.

    19 is young enough to still get pretty good, assuming you get good coaching and you are extremely devoted.
     
  8. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    If you have to ask this question on an online forum then the answer to your question is no.
     
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  9. Greco

    Greco Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Have you looked at MMA gyms in your area? Boxing and judo are both good, have you trained any wrestling?
     
  10. Suspect.chin

    Suspect.chin Active Member Full Member

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    The way i see it, anything you want you can be it. If you heart really believe it and your mind can perceive it then you half way there, and all you gotta do is do it and if you give it all you got there aint really nothing to it.
     
  11. nogibjjgear0

    nogibjjgear0 New Member Full Member

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    Well ofcourse. You can become whatever you want to become if you work hard enough!
     
  12. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    no you cant, you are not good enough.

    I could beat the crap out of you and I only started training again a couple of weeks ago.
     
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  13. outtieDrake

    outtieDrake Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You will endure lots of injuries like face cuts, cte, broken bones, eye damages etc etc, ask yourself not can you be an mma fighter, but can you be an mma fighter who wins against a champion level fighter. Otherwise your doing it for the hell of it. and its not worth it if your just gonna be some guy in an undercard getting paid to bleed for drunks.
     
  14. mirandasd

    mirandasd New Member Full Member

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    No one asks you this question.
     
  15. VBOX

    VBOX JOURNEYMAN Full Member

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    Fighters are a lot like strippers. One of the most important criteria is are you willing to do it?
     
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