Im 15 and want to start MMA training were do i begin?

Answer 1

first of all none of the UFC fighters train in Taekwondo before a fight so don't waste your money or time doing that. Second I am a professional MMA fighter with a record of 12-3 and I would highly suggest trying out for Wrestling next year. It's the best base to have in mixed Martial Arts

^wrestling is a strong base for mma but its probably too late for you to start wrestling at 15 so i would recommend boxing, all fighters need to have a stand up game of some sort

Answer 2

The short answer: NO

Here is why:

It is a huge liability to have anyone under the age of 18 engaging in full contact-like sparring sessions.

Secondly, your brain isn't entirely developed yet and some out argue it won't be until you are 25 so any injury could cause harm in full development.

Look, I know it sounds like it sucks but being a guy who trained in martial arts for many years all through my teen years and eventually trying such a sport, I would just recommend you continue learning martial arts in a normal martial arts school while you are still young.

It's safer and besides, do you know how many guys that come through those MMA training facility doors that think they are so bad a55 but couldn't even spar a blue belt in tae kwon do?

It's sad, but the truth is, the more prepared you are for the day when you can start into MMA, the further you'll excel through the system. They don't have time to teach you everything much less give you time to make you good.

You have 2 years and some change to improve so I'd do the following:

1. Work on your kicking, which is grossly underused in MMA but very effective if done correctly (the good kickers almost always win quick of get choked out)
2. Learn grapeling techniques through judo, aikito, hapkito or even jujitsu if you can. MMA will only teach very generalized techniques that work anyway but alot of good combos can be learned in places like that.
3. Add muscle mass by lifting weights. The best technique I found for making quick and enduring gains is through something called "latter weight training" which was originally taught to me by my master intructor. Google about it but basically you fluctuate the weights and do low weight with many reps and slow reps with alot of weight.

So, I'd say get into one martial arts studio that offers a diverse curriculum and is near you. Maybe look into the Y for the gym, but planet fitness is good enough and cheaper. Also, the Y offers small cources on grappening techniques.

Answer 3

'The UG' where you hear of all the pros and dana white posting, thats a good place to start go in the forums, trust me there are places you likely drive by weekly or daily and have no clue!