3. CREATE A PROS & CONS LIST - CONT’D
Ideally, before you decide to sign up for a camp, it is highly suggested that you have a bit
of chat with the trainer(s) you are considering to train with. Ask them questions that
would help you gauge more information on their professional credibility, martial arts
experience as well as their personality. As a rule of thumb, your instructor should be
someone you would feel comfortable training with. You must be able to count on him/ her
to look out for your best interest and will continuously encourage & motivate you to
achieve your MMA training goals.
2. Class size & atmosphere
Similar to other classes or training you might have previously taken, if you happen to be a
beginner in MMA, it’s best to stick to a smaller sized class. Regardless of your level of
training, the smaller the class, the more 1 on 1 attention and supervision your trainer is
able to give you. Ideally, a training class only consists of 3-4 trainees per coach. You should
steer clear of any class on signing up for a class has more than 10 students for each
trainer. As MMA is considered one of the most ‘brutal’ combat sport out there, your
trainer will need to closely supervise your techniques and provide you with more
guidance to minimize the likelihood of injuries during practice. With a large sized class, it’s
unlikely that they would be able to give the attention you need.