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I suppose you also have "Pipi" over on Bukovacka Street

I was wondering if anyone knows of a spot in the greater metropolitan area where one might go to "train" boxing on a purely recreational basis. What I’m really looking for is somewhere I could spend some time hitting the heavy bag combined with a bit of gym work—basically, a place where someone could show me the proper technique for throwing punches and perhaps even engage in some light sparring with a friend.
I'm certainly not looking to get into any actual fights; my goal is just to head down there two or three times a week to blow off some steam and get a good workout in.🙂

My apologies if this topic has already been covered in a previous thread.
Best regards!

You won't find a massive crowd here, but the group does an incredible job catering to those interested in recreational boxing.

http://www.spartagym.com/home.html

Based on what I've gathered from my reading, those seem like fantastic options, so thank you so much for the suggestion.

crimsoncanyon12 said:I suppose you also have "Pipi" over on Bukovacka Street

Do you know what the workouts are like there or who the trainer is?

Can someone point me toward a decent kickboxing gym? I'm just looking for something recreational to burn off some extra energy.
I live near the Mississippi River, so somewhere in that general area would be ideal.
Thanks!

neonnomad8 said:Do you know what the workouts are like there or who the trainer is?

The sessions usually run for about an hour and a half. I guess they start with a warm-up lasting somewhere around 20 to 25 minutes, followed by partner work focused on technique. Then, depending on how things are going, the last 10 to 15 minutes might involve some strength work. On Saturdays, it seems they lean more toward conditioning, so you'll probably spend some time working on the heavy bags.

The instructor is Filip "Pipi" Mamić; he's quite good in my opinion, and I don't think I've ever heard anyone say anything negative about him.

Benjamin Taylor4 said:Can someone point me toward a decent kickboxing gym? I'm just looking for something recreational to burn off some extra energy.
I live near the Mississippi River, so somewhere in that general area would be ideal.
Thanks!

What does living near the Hudson mean? ,

Sam Roberts said:What does living near the Hudson mean? ,

If you don't know, you're just... clueless. Just go ahead and live in one of those floating houses where they had to rescue people by helicopter during the last big flood. 😂 🤣

Greetings. Does anyone know of an MMA gym around here that offers training in two or three different martial arts under one roof?

Thanks.

Does anyone happen to know what the monthly membership dues are for that KBK gym over in the Jarun area?

Samuel Anderson34 said:Greetings. Does anyone know of an MMA gym around here that offers training in two or three different martial arts under one roof?

Thanks.

Not really... In most MMA gyms, the focus is pretty much just one thing: MMA.

Hey there.
I have a question. I’m posting it here instead of starting a new thread, hoping someone can give me some actual answers.

To be clear, I'm male, 20 years old, and on the leaner side physically. I have a massive issue when it comes to "entering a conflict." Basically, whenever a situation arises where I should step up and handle some jerk, I just freeze. I turn to stone and find myself unable to fight. It’s like I have this internal brake that everyone on these forums says you can't "fix" unless you take the initiative and force yourself to move.
Part of it is definitely my build and lack of conditioning, but the main driver behind this "freezing" when it matters most is mental. It isn't even that I feel like I can't win because someone is stronger; it’s more that I simply don't dare. Part of that stems from how I was raised—taught to be decent and unassuming—which feels pretty useless in this absolute mess of a country we live in right now.

The breaking point happened recently. I was walking back from hanging out with friends, just chatting at an intersection, when this kid—maybe 16 or 18—bursts out of a Target and yells, "Hey, screw you, God!" At first, I thought he was talking to someone I knew, but then I realized he was just being a complete idiot for no reason. Some people might say, "You need to shut fools like that down so they don't get attention," but that's not how it works in my head. My heart, soul, and body want to tear that disrespect out of him, but the part of me "down there" just won't dare. And that’s what’s eating at me.

Now, before anyone thinks this belongs on a psychology forum, let me clarify a few things:
1) Can someone serious tell me—since I don't follow this stuff closely—is it true that self-defense classes are mostly women? Is it actually "shameful" for a guy to show up to those, and what's the typical male-to-female ratio?

2) Since I went into detail about my situation, can anyone advise me on the best path forward? Does it make sense to sign up for those Krav Maga courses? I read they offer some "psychological" preparation for confrontation, but it seems like most of it is geared toward protecting a woman from a crazed attacker. Is there anything actually useful for my specific situation? Where is the best place to start solving this? The gym, self-defense training, medication...?
Also, if anyone knows of any other specific training programs or has any advice for this particular problem, please speak up.

Thanks in advance.

There isn't much point in making excuses... if anything, I think your post is entirely accurate.

Don't bother signing up for any of those basic classes (and by class, I mean things like "Defend yourself against a knife in two weeks"). Instead, sign up for Krav Maga and really put in the work.
The mental block will likely ease up quite easily, and then your real challenge will be trying to restrain yourself from hitting an idiot 😬.
It's not just women there (though there are groups, so I suppose you should go check for yourself). But to say these classes are exclusively female—they aren't.

More or less, we all deal with that hesitation when it comes to getting into a fight. You overcome it through training, gradually, until one day a switch just flips in your head and you start going absolutely ballistic.
That guy in the car will probably run right into someone who, in a moment of pure instinct, pulls a Glock and points it at him. Especially during the late hours, let alone on a standard workday. 🙂

Just sign up for any contact martial art to get started. Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Kyokushin karate, or maybe even Krav Maga. Over time, you'll eventually lose that fear of conflict.

MMA? Or maybe Savate?

Sam Roberts said:MMA? Or maybe Savate?

It’s all the same thing. As long as there’s contact and solid fundamental technique, the label doesn't matter.

Does anyone know if Marinko Kuzman's club is still doing anything at all?

Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about picking up Muay Thai lately, and I was wondering if anyone could point me toward some solid gyms in the area? Looking for somewhere decent to start training.🙂

Daniel Garcia is the expert here