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Subject: I am a Fighter looking for training


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Bryan Brewer
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Date Posted: 23:16:45 10/11/08 Sat

I am 18 weigh 175 and 6 feet tall I would like to be a mma fighter but am currently low on cash and dont have any training i go to North carolina central university I am looking for someone who can teach me any form of mixed martial arts but i would prefer muy thai, kickboxing, or jiu jutsu or all of the above please write me back or post something ok thank you

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[> Subject: Re: I am a Fighter looking for training


Author:
Neal Weaver
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Date Posted: 15:05:28 10/14/08 Tue

OK, I have been a little harsh on these sorts of threads before, today I am going to be a bit more polite.

First off, you are not a fighter. You are a guy who wants to train and possibly, provided you have what it takes fight eventually, 12-18 months down the road (12 months is VERY optimistic).

Second, GOOD gyms have bills to pay. Some dude training people in his garage might be able to do this on the cheap. A decent location, insurance, utilities, etc cost an arm and a leg. So you say you are low on cash and I say what do YOU think you should pay per month? I would never say I wouldnt work out a deal with someone who came to me with some financial woes, but it most likely would not (99.9% sure) be someone I just met in off the street, unless he were willing to cut my grass every week (with weed eating) and clean the mats every night.

Third, Do you have any combat sports/martial arts training? For all you know it could simply horrible to train, why not try it first before you decide you want to fight? This allows for alot less pressure in your training, means you wont be perceived as an ass when training, and wont have one strike against you walking through the door when you call yourself a "fighter".

Lastly, there are SEVERAL part time gigs where a full time student could scrape together a hundred + bucks a month for training. Better to pay the amount required where you are at rather than looking for too good a deal out of the gate. By the same token ALOT of places offer significant student discounts for training. Its relative to how much you expect to pay for good training I guess.

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[> Subject: Re: I am a Fighter looking for training


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Billy
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Date Posted: 16:10:48 10/23/08 Thu

Who's posting all nice-nice with Sensai Weavers name?Any way,I'm a football player with a bright future in the NFL and I was wondering if any one here was able to teach me how to play the game.

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[> Subject: Re: I am a Fighter looking for training


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Neal Weaver
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Date Posted: 16:40:42 10/23/08 Thu

I re read some of my other posts, and though I type like I speak in real life I See without my gentle tone of voice, careful body language, and sensitive understanding eyes, that what I say could make me look like a major asshole.

SO I tried to be a bit nicer, but on re reading it I still seem a little mean.

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[> Subject: Re: I am a Fighter looking for training


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Rodney
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Date Posted: 11:37:12 10/27/08 Mon

I don't think you seem mean- you're just dealing out the facts. I think that's the best way to give advice for future mma'ers. Bottom line- if someone wanting to get into this sport can't handle the truth of the biz than they aren't cutout to survive it.

Everyone says they can beat asses... but few have the patience and heart to be successful at it. With that being said, I wish the best of luck to all those wanting to train MMA... plus your monthly fees help the schools stay open ;)

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