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Anyone take self defense/MMA/"I can hit stuff!" classes?

libbyannlibbyann member
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I've wanted to take some type of self defense or MMA type training for a long time. I think I'd benefit from actually getting to hit some things and take out my frustrations physically too ;) DH has agreed to let me take classes, but I have no clue where to start.

I've done kickboxing before and while I loved it, I really want to do something that's more physical. I swear I'm not violent, haha! I found a gym I'd *love* to go to, but it's off of William Cannon and I'm in RR, which isn't exactly practical (I m p a c t MMA Fitness). 

Anyone have experience with this that could lead me in the right direction?

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Re: Anyone take self defense/MMA/"I can hit stuff!" classes?

  • colleenorcolleenor
    Have you thought of jiu jitsu? My DH does it and it's a fabulously hard work out...he played college football and has run 2 marathons and I've never seen him so beat as after his first workout.  He's also in the best shape since I've know him (7 years but I didn't know him while he was playing college ball). He works out at a Gracie gym down south but if he ever stopped he mentioned there was a Gracie gym up north he would go to...I can ask him the name if your interested. 
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  • GuavaGalGuavaGal

    I took a Krav Maga class a few years ago, and I was not in good shape at the time.  I thought it was a good workout, but also really good self-defense training.  And I maintain that thinking despite accidentally punching myself in the face during one class.  Embarrassed  (To be fair, I was holding a pad incorrectly, and my class partner followed direction, punching the pad.  My fist (holding the pad) then slammed into my face.  Ahh, good times.)  The location I went to was down south, maybe on Brodie or William Cannon?  I can't remember exactly now, but they have locations all over.

    I also took a couple of sessions of an informal boxing class (through ACC, I think) at Lord's Gym.  The class was awesome, but it was summer and I could not take the lack of air conditioning.  See also: why I can never do hot yoga.

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  • libbyannlibbyann member

    Thank you guys for the recs! I don't really care what discipline (style?) of fighting it is - I really just want to learn how to punch/kick/etc. correctly and how to defend myself if God forbid, I ever needed to.

    I'd love to know the name of your DH's gym up north, collennor! 

    That's a great idea about checking out ACC too! I could totally do a summer class - and I think it would be heavenly to have somewhere I had to be, by myself, regularly each week! Thanks!!

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  • colleenorcolleenor

    This is it

     https://www.cedarparkmma.com/

    Have fun and let me know what you think if you end up taking a class!  Would love a female perspective:) 

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