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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've looked online to see what there is in the way of training for mma in Ayrshire. There seems to be quite a few options but I'm wondering if there is anyone in Ayrshire on here that has any suggestions for a complete beginner? I live in Stevenston and currently don't work so I'm looking for advice on the best place to go on a budget for a beginner please...

Never done it before but really want to do it and not sure where to begin..

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Local pub? lol

In all seriousness I've trained in a few places way back in Ayrshire but as far as I know most have moved on to bigger and better places or they've just moved on

John

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's the wossobama and blast fitness in ayr. Both have websites. If serious about it maybe look at doing separate jujitsu and boxing classes. As you'll focus solely on them and your technique will get better as a result.

There's a place up in Cumnock that has its own octagon but can't mind it's name. Bit for from you as well.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There's the wossobama and blast fitness in ayr. Both have websites. If serious about it maybe look at doing separate jujitsu and boxing classes. As you'll focus solely on them and your technique will get better as a result.

There's a place up in Cumnock that has its own octagon but can't mind it's name. Bit for from you as well. "

Yes I've heard of that Wossobama place. That sounds like the best one from what I can see so far. Ayr is a bit further than I'd like but still within reach. Thanks for the advice about jujitsu/boxing. I wasn't sure which form to start with but they both sound appealing. Think I'll get in touch with those places and see what they say : )

I think Cumnock would be too far out my way but Ayr should be about ok I think..

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

There's plenty of places all over ayrshire. Where abouts in Ayrshire are you looking for xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There's plenty of places all over ayrshire. Where abouts in Ayrshire are you looking for xxxxx"

I'm in Stevenston but willing to travel within reason. I'd say as far as Kilmarnock or Ayr at the furthest..

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

There's a place in irvine that does mma and dancing. Think its called not dance and martial arts studio.

There's also mauy that ( think that's how you spell it lol) I'm saltcoats xxxxx

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

Bloody autocorrect lol muay thai and no.1 dance and martial arts studio that was suppose to say lol xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Bloody autocorrect lol muay thai and no.1 dance and martial arts studio that was suppose to say lol xxx"

lol I turn autocorrct off..

Thank you for the info : ) I will google those. Do you do training yourself of some sort?

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By *ripleXrateDWoman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

No I looked into it a while back for my son xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"No I looked into it a while back for my son xxxxx"

Well thank you for the info, tis' much appreciated : )

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By *ilfhunter irvineMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

Not sure the no.1 studio in Irvine does mma. Think it just has like boxing and tkd classes, and the dancing side

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If your on a budget, id stick to mma training opposed to Boxing and BJJ separately. Most MMA gyms will be able to teach you the basics really well. Once your circumstances change you could move to a more advanced gym or a gym that specialises in grappling or striking.

if your new to mma, you should avoid coaches that will try persuade you to drop one aspect of martial arts to focus on what they are selling. It's still just a business to far too many these days.

Good luck with it. It only has benefits.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm sure no1 dance and martial arts is closed. Just before Xmas I believe.

There is a great tkd instructor from Saltcoats his name is Sean mullin. Sean has trained in many arts and brings them into his tkd classes.

I think tkd is a perfect start point. It's all about the flow and control of movement. Plus tkd focuses a lot on 1 strike knockout..

This mixed with a bjj class and your off to a good start I think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If your on a budget, id stick to mma training opposed to Boxing and BJJ separately. Most MMA gyms will be able to teach you the basics really well. Once your circumstances change you could move to a more advanced gym or a gym that specialises in grappling or striking.

if your new to mma, you should avoid coaches that will try persuade you to drop one aspect of martial arts to focus on what they are selling. It's still just a business to far too many these days.

Good luck with it. It only has benefits. "

A lot of good advice jumping about but this above struck a chord with me.

I've trained in Glasgow since 1967 when martial arts were an unknown quantity in the UK and a gym was where you learned Boxing.

Nowadays martial arts schools are ten a penny and many are fly by night wannabe instructors out to make a fast buck.

Don't know the Ayrshire scene very well so take the above advice and choose wisely

Best of luck on what should be a long and enjoyable voyage

Rok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rama Camp Muay Thai in Irvine does what you looking for, they are on Facebook xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you everyone above for the good advice. I feel clearer now in what I should be looking for and where

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've looked online to see what there is in the way of training for mma in Ayrshire. There seems to be quite a few options but I'm wondering if there is anyone in Ayrshire on here that has any suggestions for a complete beginner? I live in Stevenston and currently don't work so I'm looking for advice on the best place to go on a budget for a beginner please...

Never done it before but really want to do it and not sure where to begin..

Thanks

Yes mate, for a start pick your club carefully. Every man and his dog is claiming to be a "cage fighter" these days. Mostly whilst wearing tons of tapout gear having been to one class.

Try "The Griphouse" or "Dinky Ninjas". Both been on the go for plenty time and have good reps.

Another tip, when your in the ground for the first time grappling don't try and use your strength!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get in touch privately for more info buddy.

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By *ithardscotMan
over a year ago

Kelty

Go and learn one martial art first. Tae kwon do, Jujitsu, kung fu, whatever, but in my opinion, you need to reach a level of proficiency in at least one martial art before doing MMA.

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By *ithardscotMan
over a year ago

Kelty

Agreed, I have done boxing, a little ju jitsu and a lot of Tae kwon do..

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By *ithardscotMan
over a year ago

Kelty

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