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Daniel Roberts72 said:What's the average age range of people there?

Personally, I’m averaging about five beers a session—though that really depends on the day—but as for everyone else, I haven't a clue. It all hinges on the specific group you're looking at... for instance, if we're talking about a recreational boxing gym, once you set aside myself and one other old-timer, the age range usually sits somewhere between 25 and 30, maybe a bit higher. Kickboxing tends to skew a little younger—say, around 19 to 23. As for actual boxing classes, the spectrum is pretty wide; you'll see everyone from young kids up to, well, let's say... 23-year-olds.

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Alright, then I might swing by to check things out😁
When are your training sessions?

Daniel Roberts72 said:😛
Alright, then I might swing by to check things out😁
When are your training sessions?

We have training sessions running every single day—though, if it’s your first time swinging through the doors, you’d be best off coming in on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 5:00 PM onwards. Just ask for Igor when you arrive, and he’ll walk you through all the specifics.

Robert Chavez55 said:I’m always chatting with my buddies about combat sports, and we’ve hit this wall: apparently, there aren't any gyms in the greater D.C. area—at least none that we know of—that offer regular morning training sessions. It feels like a massive oversight. There are tons of college students hanging around the D.C. metro area who have these huge gaps in their schedules before classes start, and having a place to get some healthy movement in would be a game changer. So, I’m putting it out there: if anyone knows of a gym in the D.C. area that runs morning classes for any kind of martial arts, please drop the info. Thanks.

I'm not 100% sure, but back when I used to box over at Gold's Gym, they used to run a BJJ group at the exact same time.

But that was before the summer hit, so it might just be an informal thing they worked out. I can't say for sure if it's an official scheduled class...

If I remember right, some guy going by the name Banky trains there.🤷

Give it a shot, or maybe just give Tiger Gym a call.

Thanks! I'll give it a shot and see if I can call it

Robert Chavez55 said:I’m always chatting with my buddies about combat sports, and we’ve hit this wall: apparently, there aren't any gyms in the greater D.C. area—at least none that we know of—that offer regular morning training sessions. It feels like a massive oversight. There are tons of college students hanging around the D.C. metro area who have these huge gaps in their schedules before classes start, and having a place to get some healthy movement in would be a game changer. So, I’m putting it out there: if anyone knows of a gym in the D.C. area that runs morning classes for any kind of martial arts, please drop the info. Thanks.

Just round up a crew and there’s no reason we can't set up a morning slot at our local gym. If you get at least 6 people together, just give us a call at 555-0199.

Ethan Hayes6 said:Just round up a crew and there’s no reason we can't set up a morning slot at our local gym. If you get at least 6 people together, just give us a call at 555-0199.

I'll check with some guys from my college classes. If I can round them up, I'll let you know. Thanks anyway.

Hey there 🙂 so here’s my very first post on this forum. 🙂

I’m 23, and back in elementary school, I did taekwondo for maybe two years. I used to be pretty sickly as a kid, so I lost a lot of weight and my muscle mass is honestly kind of pathetic right now, but hey, my health is actually fine these days and my doctor is basically telling me I need to pick up some kind of sport. Out of everything in the world, taekwondo is the only thing that actually interests me—I don't even follow football, if you can believe that. 🙂
Now, here’s the part that’s killing me: I feel like I’m way too old to be starting from scratch, and the thought of walking into a gym only to find myself surrounded by literal children from middle school is just... awkward. So, I was wondering if anyone knows of a club (ideally somewhere on the west side of town) where they actually train older beginners? Also, is there anyone else out there looking to start training? I’d really love to not go solo, especially since I’m new to the city and don't really know a soul...

Thanks in advance for any replies, if I'm lucky enough to get any. 🙂

Those clubs have a presence everywhere. You’ll definitely get in shape—rest assured, they will sculpt you. Also, there's YouTube; check out a series like Human Weapon, for instance. It covers various skills and sports, which might help you find something that actually interests you for more serious training.
Go ahead and ask if there is anything else you need to know. 😉

I have one more thing on my mind. I’m scheduled for nose surgery in four months. I assume I won't be allowed to do any of this training for a month or two until everything is fully healed. Could you tell me if it's smarter to just wait until then? Or should I start now so I have some basics down when I return? Alternatively, maybe I should hit the gym now to get in decent shape so it's easier to start later.

If you ask me, stick to the gym, running, or just doing push-ups at home for now. Wait until summer to start a regular training routine.

I was thinking about getting into Tai Chi, but I have no clue if there are any decent clubs out here in Chicago?

At the end of this bloody sport, they wrote

This motion picture is based upon true events in the life of Frank W. Dux.
From 1975 to 1980 Frank W. Dux fought 329 matches. He retired undefeated
as the World Heavy Weight Full Contact Kumite Champion.
Mr. Dux still holds four world records:
Fastest Knockout - 3.2 seconds
Fastest Punch with a Knockout - .42 seconds
Fastest Kick with a Knockout - 72 mph
Most Consecutive Knockouts in a Single Tournament - 56
Subsequently Mr. Dux founded the first American Ninjitsu

Is all of this actually legit? Also, does anyone have a decent video on Frank? I’ve been scouring YouTube and there’s absolutely nothing out there (besides the JCVD movie).

Come on, please

Larry Cooper2 said:I was thinking about getting into Tai Chi, but I have no clue if there are any decent clubs out here in Chicago?

Maybe try reaching out through here—you might find some leads... http://iacmabih.tk/

Gerald Smith76 said:Come on, please

Great answer, I understand perfectly.

Jessica Rogers2 said:Great answer, I understand perfectly.

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=276516

Check it out right here.

Alright, that clears things up quite a bit.

krav maga, dennis survival

Casey Thomas4 said:To all you forum regulars who actually know your way around a combat sport, I have a few things I'm chewing on... I’ve spent my entire life on the soccer field, but a few months back, I stumbled upon a guy teaching a specific style of self-defense and decided to give it a shot. It was centered heavily on blocking strikes, using various levers, and disarming techniques. Honestly, I loved it... but things have hit a bit of a snag lately regarding the cost, so I’m looking for a new direction. Ideally, I want something just as effective—though I should mention my previous instructor used to train guys over at the local SWAT teams... I've been looking into Wing Tsun or maybe Aikido. Since I don't really have a background in martial arts, I could use some guidance or a nudge in the right direction. From what I’ve gathered reading through these threads, every discipline seems to have its fair share of people claiming to be experts when they really aren't, and I'd really rather not end up wasting my time with some charlatan... Thanks for any help, everyone...

How exactly did you go from being an instructor for the Army to practicing Wing Chun and Aikido?🤷 What does what those cops over in Lučko practice have to do with Wing Chun or Aikido? It’s a fair question... I mean, if you look at how those tactical units operate, it seems like a world away from the fluid movements of a traditional dojo...😕
Building on what Sam Roberts suggested, I’d also throw Bujinkan into the mix—assuming you’re actually interested in weapon work. My only gripe with them is their unconventional setup; they tend to run this intense selection process through an initial group that filters people out so aggressively, half the students never even make it to the actual "ninjutsu" or the specific skills that drew them to the school in the first place... Plus there are a few other Jiu-Jitsu clubs worth looking into as well.
If you’re actually serious about getting into Aikido, you should probably head over to Zafranović. He’s a true practitioner—a real aikidoka—and he carries a level of Dan ranking that’s pretty rare to find around here...
I'm guessing you're from the Chicago area or somewhere nearby...?
Wing Chun—and honestly, if anyone tries to steer me elsewhere, they can just keep walking. I’m staying biased on this one...

Just because someone calls themselves an "aikidoka" doesn't mean they actually have a clue how to practice the art. Honestly, he probably thinks his technique is the absolute best in the entire country, but then again... that’s a long story, and it really doesn't matter...

And I honestly have no idea which one would be even remotely similar to the style I've been training with...