5. ‘TEST’ YOUR OPTIONS
Once you have your short list of options, which ideally would only consists of 3-5 choices,
you can begin to ‘test’ them out – similar to what you would do when you test drive a car
before making a purchase.
Remember that signing up to a MMA training camp is a big investment so don’t rush in to
making a decision! Whenever possible, it is always good to test out each camp a few times
before you decide to sign up. This is your chance to truly evaluate whether the options
you had picked up actually reflect your needs and preferences.
Note that one of the most important things to be aware of is the dynamic between the
trainer and the trainees as well as how the trainees interact with each other. Observe how
your potential trainer coaches his/ her current trainees during a sparring session. This
would paint an image as to how he/ she would likely to train you.
Should all of the training camps you are considering happen to be located out of town or
abroad – testing out the options may not be a possibility. In this case, we highly
recommend for you to do your due dilligence. Seek out as much information, reviews and
feedback as you possibly can before sigining up for a training camp to reduce the risk of
‘buyer remorse’. As they say, it’s far better to be safe than to be sorry!