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midgeowl
24-09-2007, 18:14
IS there an age you have to be over and is there any where in Sheffield that it regually takes place??

Mini_Cooper
24-09-2007, 19:32
I saw some cage fighting at the weekend, it wasn't bad.

One of my friends has a budgie avery, and 2 of the male budgies were having a fight in their cage. Think the fight was about which male gets to have it off with the female budgies. :love:

Carcass
24-09-2007, 20:10
Its not 'cage fighting' - its called Mixed Martial Arts (or, more commonly, MMA).

When you ask 'is there anywhere it takes place regularly' - do you mean you want to train or spectate?

Pro and semi-pro fights are over-18. I don't think there's an age restriction on amateur rules but I stand ready to be corrected.

GazB
24-09-2007, 20:49
I don't think any gyms specialise in providing MMA training in Sheffield. What you have to do is train at a few places and then just put them all together.

Muay Thai and Brazillian Ju-jitsu being the most common and in my opinion, most effective.

midgeowl
24-09-2007, 21:46
When you ask 'is there anywhere it takes place regularly' - do you mean you want to train or spectate?

Pro and semi-pro fights are over-18. I don't think there's an age restriction on amateur rules but I stand ready to be corrected.

Well i want to both spectate and take part.

Mini_Cooper
24-09-2007, 21:56
I don't think any gyms specialise in providing MMA training in Sheffield. .




There used to be a MMA club in Hills, at the 393 club.

Is it still going?

GazB
25-09-2007, 08:20
There used to be a MMA club in Hills, at the 393 club.

Is it still going?

The 393 club do kickboxing on some nights and BJJ on others, but as far as I know it's seperate instructors and it isn't taught specifically as a combination.

phphilz
25-09-2007, 08:52
There was a Shootfighting class a few years back, the last I heard Kayvon was running it.

Has this class stopped, or are they training elsewhere?

richardquinn
25-09-2007, 09:24
the sheffield shoot is still running... Kavon trains there.. dont know if he teachs there as ive never been but Pep runs it... i know a few lads from there and they are very goo... will try and find out the details and post them up

Rabbiteno1
25-09-2007, 10:39
Shootfighting: 7.30-9.00 tuesday and friday 393 club, hillsborough.

GazB
25-09-2007, 11:02
Shootfighting: 7.30-9.00 tuesday and friday 393 club, hillsborough.

Do you run it?

I know a few people that have trained there but didn't think it was still going.

Rabbiteno1
25-09-2007, 12:43
No. It's still run by Peps. I believe that they entered a guy in a recent MMA fight, so i guess it's still going.

midgeowl
25-09-2007, 14:01
What excattly is Shootfighting:gag:

Rabbiteno1
25-09-2007, 14:39
Its no-gi submission fighting from standing to the ground. You cover takedowns, the clinch, and submissions, chokes, positions, etc. They also do some boxing training.

richardquinn
25-09-2007, 14:53
a mate of mine trains there and he fights proffesionally in the cage... i think hes fighting in japan at the end of the year aswell.. i train at ROYCE GRACIE BRAZILIAN JU-JITSU club at norton college and there are quite a few of the lads that fight MMA check out our site for more info.... www.bjjselfdefence.com

iamthemoon
25-09-2007, 19:03
there are a few clubs that specialise in MMA.

look at the link at the bottom and you will get the picture. also try brian aitkens class, graccie barra and sheffield shoot.

not getting into the whole my club is beter tan yours. give us all a go and stick with the one you like best or fits in better with your routine

just train to have fun and you will never loose

midgeowl
27-09-2007, 16:54
As i never done any MMA fighting/training before where is best place to start out??

richardquinn
27-09-2007, 17:16
the best place to start is to try a few different clubs and decide which you feel is the best.. i could tell you where i think is the best place to start but that might not be right for you personally... i trained at 2 jujitsu clubs before deciding on the Royce Gracie club.. it is all down to personal preference and where you feel most comfortable

midgeowl
28-09-2007, 16:50
the best place to start is to try a few different clubs and decide which you feel is the best.. i could tell you where i think is the best place to start but that might not be right for you personally... i trained at 2 jujitsu clubs before deciding on the Royce Gracie club.. it is all down to personal preference and where you feel most comfortable

Where is the Royce Gracie club??

richardquinn
29-09-2007, 00:08
on a monday it is at the Henry Fernshaw school in dronfield and on a wednesday it is at norton college, but have a look on our website it has full details of addresses and times etc..

www.bjjselfdefence.com

midgeowl
11-10-2007, 19:28
Bought a book by B.J Penn on basics of MMA to get started:D

Seems a decent book so far, hope it helps me!

Carcass
12-10-2007, 09:25
Bought a book by B.J Penn on basics of MMA to get started:D

Seems a decent book so far, hope it helps me!
'Mixed Martial Arts: The Book Of Knowledge?' Its an awesome book.
You'd still be better served by getting off to some BJJ and Muay Thai classes though :P

Crayfish
12-10-2007, 14:23
Funnily enough, I ordered this on amazon the other day, waiting for the post strike to clear so I can read it!