Do I have a good chance for a mixed martial arts career?
I’m 15 years old. I wrestle at my high school, and I went 33-6 and 4 of my losses were in varsity tournaments (I’m a freshman). I’m going to start training in BJJ at either 10th Planet in Riverside or Empire Training Center in Corona. And I definetly need to work on my standup so if you know a good gym near Riverside, California let me know.
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That depends on whether or not you like getting punched and going brain dead. If so then yes
Comment by Sebastian D — April 2, 2010 @ 9:48 pm
Stick with wrestling and go to college. So many of the fighters have a collegiate wrestling pedigree for a reason. It teaches you a solid work ethic and how to train for the sport.
If you go to college this will also help with your future in aspects like a career other than MMA. Life is unpredictable and it is always good to have a good education and solid job that you could use to get your MMA career going (gotta eat some how) or to fall back on if MMA doesn’t work out for you (again, you still gotta eat).
Going to school and wrestling were two things I never did, but looking back I wish I had
Comment by clowns — April 2, 2010 @ 10:10 pm
I think you have a chance. You are very young but getting more experience everyday. What you really need is a good teacher, whether it be a specific style or just MMA in general.. Find that and you are golden
Comment by Andy — April 2, 2010 @ 10:42 pm