Does anyone think its possible to train this way for mma?

Question

like first start in usa train in boxing then go to thailand and learn muy thai then go france to learn greco roman wrestling

then go to russia and train in sambo then travel to china and japan to learn judo and Kyokushin karate then travel to diffrent mma gyms to learn from the best.

i know it take forever to train but it be cool to do that then fight in MMA

Answer 1

good lad your learning.

thats why gsp went to curitbata for his jits

and bosse to thailand for his muay thigh

u just have to have the right connections

Answer 2

It is possible, but you would be a fairly poor MMA fighter if you actually tried to do all this in my opinion.

The top MMA fighters at the moment have been trained in just a handful of styles (usually not more than 2 or 3), but have done it for so long and also have such natural talent that they can defeat people who, on paper, should dominate them.

I don't believe there is any way for you to move between all these styles and countries and have a solid grip on any of them, there are gyms targeted at training you for MMA competition, as long as your instructor is good, he will train you in the techniques that are effective in the ring, these techniques are a collaboration of many fighting styles, so you may learn some muay thai, some sambo, etc... but you will not be an expert in any of them, you will however be a good MMA fighter.

If you want to be a pro fighter, go to an MMA gym and ask them if you should go straight into training or get some background in other martial arts, and if so, which.

Do not expect success to come quickly and especially not painlessly. In my opinion, someone who has trained for, say six years in muay thai and six years in BJJ (either at the same time or from an early age) would dominate someone who spent a year learning each of the martial arts you described.

Answer 3

Hmm maybe?

Answer 4

You'll be like 90 when you learn everything lol.

Answer 5

What are you 10 yo? lol

Answer 6

If you are a millionaire than that would be good. If not then be prepared to work also at these countries, which would mean you would have to find out the legal system of each country to allow you to work.

It would probably be best if you stayed where you are, trained at a local martial art school (some grappling and striking if possible) worked your body hard with weights and cardio and went from there.

http://markstraining.com Fighting and Training Methods for Unarmed Martial Artists

Answer 7

Ever hear the term "Jack of all trades, master of none"?  For most people, it is better to take a primary discipline and become highly proficient in that then learn the other aspects of MMA.  

The relatively low skill level of modern MMA is due to a bunch of guys just going out and developing crappy standup and mixing that with subpar grappling and mediocre wrestling.  However, if you put someone in the MMA ring who has exceptional skill in one area while being average or better in the other areas, he tends to dominate.  Look at Cro Cop for the middle part of his career.  Look at Fedor.  Look at Henderson.  It's all the same story.

Now, if you think training in those arts is cool and that would be something you'd want to do, then by all means you should.  However, I don't think that much unfocused training would help you in the MMA ring come crunch time.

Answer 8

Hey go for it! That'll be one great challenge. Set up that goal! And reach for it! Each country will be like your short term goal and then your ultimate goal would be fighting in the UFC as a well rounded fighter. Good Luck!

Answer 9

you do relize it would take you all most 12 years alone to get a black belt in BJJ, atleast with any one decent who isnt after your money, But i think the rest of the people are right i think that would be over kill, i do fight on the independent circuit and i just broke out to pro a little bit over a year now, my best advice have a good offense and defense on your feet and on the ground and in between study judo for some good take downs. I myself find BJJ to be my home as far as styles go, but you whatever you feel the most comfortable with excel in it and have a decent all a round game and you will do just find.

Answer 10

This was done as a reality show from the UK, called "Last Man Standing".  A group of guys were sent around the world to compete in various sports.  Some of the episodes involved training in local martial arts such as Zulu Stick-fighting, Mongolian wrestling.

There was another reality show (too many reality shows) where two guys actually did go around the world and train  with different martial arts masters.  I can't think of the show's title though.

So, hey, if you can pitch the idea, get a camera crew,, and you don't suck on TV...maybe you've got your path to the UFC.

Answer 11

the simplest way to train for MMA is to find a top MMA trainer and do what he or she instructs you to do.

Answer 12

Actually; there are schools that will train you for the UFC .... BUT; it is still a good idea to be proficient in at least two forms of martial arts .....