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Post by davidwe on Jun 24, 2012 19:42:12 GMT -5
Hi guys. I am currently 14 years old with one year of experience in kickboxing. I want to know if I can make it to the MMA. If it is still possible, than how many hours a day do I have to train? If talent matters at all, then I have a little talent but it's barley noticeable. Thanks guys!
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Post by Glutton4Punishment on Jun 24, 2012 20:44:57 GMT -5
It's possible, but you should stop asking us about whether you can make it and start working your butt off as soon as possible. Get a good coach and let him answer your questions. We sure as heck aren't qualified to teach you over the internet after all.
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Post by davidwe on Jun 24, 2012 21:23:53 GMT -5
Thanks. I already have a coach, I was just wondering where to put my goals. Thank you.
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Jun 24, 2012 21:26:54 GMT -5
I wish Frank the Tank was here. He always has a great answer to this commonly asked question. Anything is possible. It's honestly not that hard to make it in amateur MMA. Just train in both MMA and your cardio, and make weight and you are bound to see success sooner or later. Professional MMA is where it gets more difficult.
Just go train man. Don't go crazy, you don't wanna burn yourself out. 2-3 times a week is more than sufficient.
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Post by odee on Jun 24, 2012 23:37:53 GMT -5
Damn Keyboard, you must be packing some natural talent. I'd say 4-5 days a week at the least and a lot more work at home. Fair enough that the guy only has a year of training but if you want into the big leagues you're really going to have to knuckle down and dominate the lower leagues.
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Jun 25, 2012 3:11:41 GMT -5
Damn Keyboard, you must be packing some natural talent. I'd say 4-5 days a week at the least and a lot more work at home. Fair enough that the guy only has a year of training but if you want into the big leagues you're really going to have to knuckle down and dominate the lower leagues. LOL he's 14. He's got 4 years to practice and get good. Practicing every day, is a great way to get burnt out on it, IMHO.
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Post by gunter on Jun 25, 2012 5:28:04 GMT -5
I agree with Keyboard. At 14, there are 4 years to get good at it or even retain an interest. If he trains everyday then he will burn out as well as have to danger of getting an injury, missing out on a social life and of course school.
My advice mate is to train 2-3 times a week, have a social life and work hard at school. You may change your mind at 18 so school is hugely important.
Did you know Rich Franklin was a math teacher.
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Jun 25, 2012 5:34:53 GMT -5
My advice mate is to train 2-3 times a week, have a social life and work hard at school. You may change your mind at 18 so school is hugely important. Probably the best advice. I can't tell you how many naive kids want to make this a career. Its a hard life and it doesn't pay much, even if you are good. Make it a hobby man, go to school. Train for fun. That's the best thing you could do for yourself.
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Post by odee on Jun 25, 2012 7:27:27 GMT -5
I hate to be a stick in the mud but the guys doing well in those competitions, the Georges st Pierres and the Lyoto Machidas have seven years on him already. Hard work does beat natural talent but the UFC is chocked full of guys who possess amazing amounts of both. I'm not trying to kill anyone's dreams but it takes a real freak to become a successful athlete without putting in a lot of hours. I'll also point out that if he burns out he never had what it took in the first place.
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Post by the tank on Jun 25, 2012 9:05:32 GMT -5
Can you ? well, you are on the right track. At 14 my advice is to join your high school wrestling team, this will give you a great base for MMA. Now, in order to learn a particular sport, then you train that sport, so what I always advice is simple, and it works.
1) Find a MMA gym in your area. 2) Sign up for classes. 3) Start training.
At 14 your body can take alot of training, you can train 5-6 times a week if you desire, and don't for to:
1) Get 8 hours of sleep. 2) Drink at least half a gallon of water. 3) Eat lots of fruits and veggies with you food.
I hope you do succeed.
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Jun 30, 2012 6:14:41 GMT -5
I hate to be a stick in the mud but the guys doing well in those competitions, the Georges st Pierres and the Lyoto Machidas have seven years on him already. Hard work does beat natural talent but the UFC is chocked full of guys who possess amazing amounts of both. I'm not trying to kill anyone's dreams but it takes a real freak to become a successful athlete without putting in a lot of hours. I'll also point out that if he burns out he never had what it took in the first place. I'm not sayin the guys gonna become a UFC fighter. Because he won't. Could he become a pro MMA fighter? Absolutely. And I mean, I've burnt out once already. I think everyone burns out after a while....I think most UFC fighters are incredibly burnt out after long training camps. It happens. It's not gonna stop you from succeeding if you get back into it.
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Post by rikashiku on Jun 30, 2012 10:54:27 GMT -5
You're 14.... not yet old enough to compete professionally, so we don't know for certain if you will make it in MMA or if you will even stick to the sport. Keep training in MMA if you want, but there won't be a good future in the end for you. There are to many kids wanting to be MMA fighters but not enough money to pay them all. MMA is already small time now and they don't pay their fighters enough now. If anymore join, then there won't be enough money for everyone. Train in MMA aas a hobby for now and focus on a real future, like Trades or Advertising.
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Post by Keyboard Warrior on Jun 30, 2012 11:53:33 GMT -5
You're 14.... not yet old enough to compete professionally, so we don't know for certain if you will make it in MMA or if you will even stick to the sport. Keep training in MMA if you want, but there won't be a good future in the end for you. There are to many kids wanting to be MMA fighters but not enough money to pay them all. MMA is already small time now and they don't pay their fighters enough now. If anymore join, then there won't be enough money for everyone. Train in MMA aas a hobby for now and focus on a real future, like Trades or Advertising. This. It's stupid to make it a career.
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Post by odee on Jun 30, 2012 19:28:22 GMT -5
I know it's redundant to ask because Bas makes a fortune with seminars and commentating but if Bas did open a resteraunt who else here would be applying to get in line for some Bas specials?
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Post by the tank on Jul 1, 2012 2:35:11 GMT -5
Would there be a dish called Bas to mouth?
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