Thread: Proper newbie!!!

Hi to all MMA community,

Only just found out about this site by chance, glad i did, there seems to be some top athletes and fighters on here which i want to glean info from.

Can anyone give me some advice about taking up MMa training(not necessarily to fight) the only thing is 18 months ago i had an emergency operation on my large bowel resulting in me having a stoma (right side of my lower abdominals) i am back in training now and am fully recovered, does anyone know of anyone else doing this sort of training with my sort of problem, aftre all

you never know when that next fight is round the corner and failing to plan is planning to fail!!!

I know plenty of people who train after big operations, si-k is the person to speak to he's had more operations than jordans had boob jobs :biggerGrin:

If you find a decent place to train, before you do anything tell your instructor what you have had done, even if it was in the past and you've recovered from it, if your doing thai/kickboxing for example constantly getting kicked/punched in the stomach, might aggravate any problems you've had in the past, so there will be other moves you could practice on instead.

Welcome to the forum scott

Hi Scott,
Maybe it's worth getting a few private lessons to start off with and get the hang of things one on one so you know what you're dealing with before going to a class. I only say this because some guys even with a bit of warning about an injury can get carried away a bit. At least then you'd have a bit better idea of what was going on.
If it's all healed up though, just be a bit careful like Marc says, make sure the instructor knows and he should pair you up with someone who's got a bit of savvy and can go a bit easier in situations which might aggravate your injury.

Welcome and enjoy first off.

Secondly to address your question, like Matt said try a few private lessons to see how youfeel with MMA itself as a sport, i know plenty of pople who have wnated to try but once they have been knocked about and submitted they give up because there's a side they hadn't seen.

If you do decide it is definately for you then you should be fine, if you are worried about the effects on your body in conjunction with the oepration then consult a doctor to get a professional opinion. Lay out what exactly goes on within MMA itself and see what they would suggest as one wrong move could compromise your health and that is something none of us want.

And most of all when you do get into it and mix it up with other MMA practitioners dont feel pressured to be as good if not better than them straight away as that causes all sorts of problems and can ultimately lead to people getting hurt.

Finally good luck and welcome to our world and remember...


..." Everyone has a plan until they get hit "

Hiya Scott

Welcome to the site...

Some very good suggestions from the boys - My advice is basically what they have already said:

1) Tell your instructor and be over cautious to begin with, again privates are an excellent testing ground - although can be tougher than lessons if your not fit - as all the focus will be on you (so you cant skive an get away with it! - I've tried an failed with a hangover to boot, when I started, spent 10 mins in a star shape on the ground after 1.5 hour of Thai,lol):banghead:

2)If you can, train with someone you know an trust - failing this train with an experienced fighter who is not storming about the gym/dojo like he has something to prove ( I have never met a good fighter who was a twat in 20 odd years of martial arts training) beginners feel they have to go in hard to prove something and have no control so more often than not you will have a better time with a good fighter - the lads I have trained with who are fighters have altered their workouts to accomodate me and even slowed the pace down when I've been knackered so I could keep going - an also apologise even if then only think they may have clipped me too hard and touched gloves an back at it - this earns my respect big time and has a carryover for when you then become experienced and train with a beginner.

3)3rd point try an avoid putting yourself in weak positions - one of several major issues i have is 2 bust knees - this means I am limited when I do grappling and have to try an stay one step ahead incase I get swung into a bad position (for my knees) basically, I will conceed a position rather than get twisted into something that could result into a hospital visit.

To sum up most people go into gyms an think everyone is gonna try an kill them - when I have never experienced any issue's with people with egos trying to knock me out or put me unconcious when I have tapped etc - as you can tell from the replys from above - most lads are sensible and respectful...I'm sure you will have no problems and with a sensible/realistic approach you will only get fitter which will obviously benefit you more - with the added benefit of being able to have even more confidence when faced in a situation where force is required. best of luck.:151:

Good post Si.

Cheers Matt:beerchug:

Forgot to mention - this was suggested on a previous post - if unable to workout in a gym or wanna do additional workouts - can't go wrong with the Bas Rutten:bowdown: DVD/CD - basruttentv.com? excellent customer service and a great product (cost £40.00).

Very tough workouts and everthing is explained several times on the DVD along with other stuff included (dont even need any equipment - although I would recommend a heavy bag/gloves and some dumbells). I've trained with some exceptional fighters thru the years and they will tell you if you have a little bit of fighting technique the most important thing is cardio and this pushes it to the extreme. Also, checkout You Tube "mma workouts" loadsa bas on their and the randy couture grappler weights workout is really good imo:fight:.

As if someone is stupid enough to pay £40 for a DVD of workouts, if you look long enough you could find it to download.

go on then

Hi to all who kindly replied to my thread,

Some good advice and it is much appreciated, i have contacted my local MMA club which is in Swinton, Manchester, and they have given me the same advice as you guys, take it easy at first to see if it is for me, i don't want to hinder other peoples training for the sake of my own, the doc should give me the all clear to train as he knows i am not a loon!! and wouldn't do anything to injur myself

i was a PTI in the army for six years and ave never used training sessions like the ones on this forum, there is a wealth of knowledge on this site i have not seen elsewhere, i tryed one out the ohter day and it destroyed me!! IN A GOOD WAY OF COURSE!

Thanks again and i will let you know how i get on,
Scott:jumping38: