Atlantic Mixed Martial Arts Media

When I went in for my first private boxing lesson I had zero equipment. Which was ok because they provided what was needed.

So if you decide not to grab any gear before your first MMA class that’s cool too, most gyms will have some of what you need while you decide whether or not you like it anyways. No sense in blowing the money just yet.

But what if you do like it? What should you buy fir… (Read more)

Wouldn’t that be the shit? You walk into your first class and BOOM! You’re already two steps ahead of the beginner next to you who’s been there for weeks.

How Do You Do It?

Before your first visit to a MMA gym I’d like you to get a good grasp of all the fundamental techniques you’re going to be using.

If you know where you’re headed don’t you think it’ll be easier to… (Read more)

It may seem obvious where to look for a MMA Gym or something close to it, but that’s not always the case. Depending on where you live the options aren’t always plentiful.

So we’ll start with what you should be looking for and then where to look for it, from the most obvious location to the most overlooked.

You Want a MMA Gym But You Don’t NEED One

The first gym I found and attended was a boxing gym becaus… (Read more)

On Today’s MMA Podcast:

• Our guest is Promoter Marcelo Rodriguez. Marcelo runs a North Carolina MMA Promotion named Elite Championship Cage Fighting

• In the interview we talk a bit about what he looks for in a fighter as a promoter, and where he finds them.

• Also we discussed what kind of experience you should have, the different … (Read more)