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[Strikknucklez]

Fighters in training?

I'll be getting into my first competitions in 2007. My weight class is heavyweight (250lbs) but my trainers are saying I should get down to LHW (205lbs) since I'm no that tall (same height as Jeff Monson)

right now I'm working on my boxing and conditioning cause I gas too easily
I'm pretty good on the ground

Any advice or experience you could share about training for first fights??

What everybody's discipline of choice?

[AudieMurphy1]

i had 2 preliminary cage fights back in 93

[Frasedog]

I have been training with a few friends for a while now. None of us have had a fight yet, but are exploring the possibility. Also I have been e-mailing with, and will be visiting Tom Murphy's gym after the holiday. Im sure training with a pro will be a whole new experience. Im very fortunate to have some reputable gyms that are close to me. I think you should train your ground game really hard unless you are confident in your boxing. Maybe I am just more inclined to wrestling and submissions, but becoming a good boxer is harder for me anyway. What ever you feel most comfortable with.

[tapper]

focus on your ground game and conditioning, if you can get their early, scope out your opponet(s). be aggressive, and don't stop til the ref says so. see the fight in your head and stick to your strengths. while fighting, zone out your corner, then listen to them between rounds, you dont want to over think while fighting. feel like a winner, it sounds stupid but the mental aspect is huge.
good luck.

[b0sH]

I've got a black belt in Judo, have since trained Kung Fu, Chinese Boxing, JJ, bit of Muay the usual. Fought in Kung Fu only competitions previously and placed 9th in the UK at the Under 21 comp a few years back, can't say I'm looking to get into the fight game as much as I love watching it.

Advice, for starters train the basics well, if u can put together a good triangle, head and arm, armbar, Kimura and rear naked it should put you in very good stead for your first few fights if your a ground guy.

[Malice]

I have competed in Combat Sambo for 5 years now (and Wrestling before that), it's not MMA but it is close (Fist Strikes/Takedowns/Submissions/No Chokes). I'm a pretty good thrower so tend to leave my opponents on the ground and win fast, but I gassed quickly too against good ppl.

What can I say man you need to run a lot...I get up to 6-7 miles a day when I train. Don't run with head phones, learn to breathe and stay calm during the match.

Also right before competition my Coach usually runs us all through 2 hours M,W,F of pure cardio grappling drills. My favorite is to play King of the Mat and have each of the other students come at me 1 by 1 for at least 30 min Non-stop.

It's a mix of aggression and efficiency.

[Strikknucklez]

Originally Posted by Rockx

I have competed in Combat Sambo for 5 years now (and Wrestling before that), it's not MMA but it is close (Fist Strikes/Takedowns/Submissions/No Chokes). I'm a pretty good thrower so tend to leave my opponents on the ground and win fast, but I gassed quickly too against good ppl.

What can I say man you need to run a lot...I get up to 6-7 miles a day when I train. Don't run with head phones, learn to breathe and stay calm during the match.

Also right before competition my Coach usually runs us all through 2 hours M,W,F of pure cardio grappling drills. My favorite is to play King of the Mat and have each of the other students come at me 1 by 1 for at least 30 min Non-stop.

It's a mix of aggression and efficiency.

Thats sick!

Yeah takedown/throw is something I'd like to add to the arsenal...

Your a beast at 6-7 miles daily I'm up to 30 minutes on the treadmill wearing a sauna suit I gotta practice my breathing/remaining calm

reason why I'm training stand up is cause I'm just horrible at it then I am on the ground

Yeah king of the mat is fun I was winning thru the 1st 3 guys but got tapped out with a RNC...

[Strikknucklez]

Originally Posted by b0sH

I've got a black belt in Judo, have since trained Kung Fu, Chinese Boxing, JJ, bit of Muay the usual. Fought in Kung Fu only competitions previously and placed 9th in the UK at the Under 21 comp a few years back, can't say I'm looking to get into the fight game as much as I love watching it.

Advice, for starters train the basics well, if u can put together a good triangle, head and arm, armbar, Kimura and rear naked it should put you in very good stead for your first few fights if your a ground guy.

Nice resume!

guess you "been there done that"...

[Strikknucklez]

Originally Posted by tapper

focus on your ground game and conditioning, if you can get their early, scope out your opponet(s). be aggressive, and don't stop til the ref says so. see the fight in your head and stick to your strengths. while fighting, zone out your corner, then listen to them between rounds, you dont want to over think while fighting. feel like a winner, it sounds stupid but the mental aspect is huge.
good luck.

I like this advice thanks!

[Malice]

I noticed my cardio starting to "break in" when I could run over 5 miles non-stop aty a good pace (9 min miles is good enough for me).

Once I could run 5 then 6 and 7 came easy. I think I could run 28 miles no problem at that point. But it is all about breathing and NO HEAD PHONES!