Posts by Sam Roberts

hiddencrane7 said:Man, I am absolutely loving Krav Maga right now!! It’s seriously the best. Let me know if you stumble upon anything cool.
For now, I think I’m gonna stick with Wing Chun. I’ve been training my self-defense based on Wing Chun principles and, honestly, I’m pretty happy with how it's going. But man, Krav Maga? That’s definitely still on my bucket list.🙂

Donna Hernandez9 said:We all know you can't catch viral illnesses from sharing utensils, like glasses or whatever. But is there a risk if we eat something off someone else's plate... like a salad they already started or some meat... 🙄

Dana Barnes2 said:Where can I pick up some MMA gear in Chicago for my son?
And what kind of budget should I set aside for it?

James Garcia6 said:Ali izoštri reflekse i pomogne u cijelom procesu poboljšavanja forme. Zar ne?
I was thinking—maybe I’ll hit the gym on the side too, just to balance things out...
BTW, thanks for the tip about Bauer's; looks like I might actually head over there. I just need to double-check if I can make the trek from school in under 50 minutes—I think I can, though.

James Garcia6 said:I mean, I get it, but I just can't make it to training on time! It’s driving me crazy—everything is so close, yet it feels worlds away! 😁 My school is incredibly strict about this stuff; they wouldn't even let me slip out an hour early just to catch my session. They basically only grant permission if you're actually sick or something like that.

James Garcia6 said:I’ve got a quick question for you all. First, some context—I’m 16 years old, about 6 feet tall, and weighing roughly 175 lbs. I really want to start training Krav Maga, but I keep hearing from everywhere that I shouldn't start until I hit 18. My second choice would be Wing Chun. Can anyone recommend a club I could actually get to from the suburbs—somewhere near a place like Naperville or maybe closer to the city depending on the timing? Since I’m stuck in school during the afternoons, I don't get out until around 7:10 PM, so I’m wondering if there are any Wing Chun clubs with late sessions I could realistically make it to! 😁
Basically, my goal is to pick up a solid martial art, drop a little weight, and build up some muscle mass while I'm at it. I’m totally open to other suggestions, though—it doesn't strictly have to be Wing Chun. I just don't want to end up at some gym where they just beat the hell out of me every single session without actually teaching me anything useful.

BTW, sorry about the red text—I just wanted to make sure my question didn't get lost in the shuffle! 😁

briskmarlin59 said:So, should I stick with Jiu-Jitsu, or move into MMA? And while we're at it, where can a guy like me find a decent crew of half-breed fighters? 🙂

Daniel Baker49 said:Also, about muscle regeneration and not losing mass. Basically, I need something that won't make me gain weight, but when I'm dropping fat, I don't want my muscle to go with it.

placidbison20 said:If you head to training sessions with Daniel Garcia, you're in good hands.🙂

You'll be fine with the others, too.

Post here on the forum once you start. If any "situations" pop up, we can talk them through.

Regardless, you shouldn't be taking much beatings or getting injured when you're just starting out. That's a sign the coach has zero control over the class.

After a while, it becomes a personal choice how intense and realistic you want your training to be, and by extension, how much contact you're willing to take.🙂

placidbison20 said:The upfront cost isn't massive. You'll need a mouthguard, chest protector, and maybe some gloves.

Krav Maga is one of those skills you can pick up "easier and faster," but take that with a grain of salt.

Without real work, you won't see progress anywhere.

NYC prices are around $83 per month. There are two main clubs, and both are solid.

@ Daniel Garcia: give us some details on those clubs...