Im having trouble with my mixed martial art training?

Question

see i have found this mma gym where i live in WV but Its not like most mma gyms

i mean i learned some ground techniques

but mostly just a mix of grappling karate jui jutisu boxing

i know most people thinking well you seem to learn enough to become a mma fighter

i fill that i wont learn enough to become a well rounded fighter

like in this gym you cant strike on the ground

and standing is like fighting in a karate tournament

the teacher tells us to have control and tells us a warning if we hit hard or get aggressive

i wanna find a gym were i can train to be in the UFC one day

plus most of the gym doesnt even had hardly any equipment

i need opinions

should i stay or quit and wait and find a better mma gym

Answer 1

There's a Hawaiian proverb: "All knowledge is not taught at the same school".  If you like the grappling, do stick with your current school...however if you want to learn to strike as well, you could try to complement your training with classes that focus on striking and kicking.  Later, you can blend your skills.

Kajukenbo, is a great "mixed" art that allows you to blend your primary ranges of fighting: Kicking, striking, grappling. When I trained in it, we all worked together in a friendly atmosphere, yet with the mindset of training hard. You interact with you partners, letting them know how you want to train that day. Want a little more resistance in your ground game? Then ask your partner. Want your partner to make it a little harder for you to strike them, so you can work on your combinations or trapping?...then tell your partner. It makes for great training!  :-)

Answer 2

It sounds like you should look for another gym.  Now, if there are no other gyms in your area then stick with this gym and learn what you can until another opportunity is available.  Most professional gyms wont have you striking on the ground until you are experianced and you have to be gloved (boxing gloves not MMA gloves) with head gear.  The concern I would have with your gym is the lack of teachers and the way it sounds like they are combining everything in to one training session.  At a good club they seperate Boxing(some just have kickboxing), Kickboxing, MMA, Submission wrestling, conditioning, and BBJ (with gi).  Each one will have its own instructors.  Usually the MMA portion is invite only for the more experianced students.  Also, there is absolutely nothing wrong with setting the long term goal of fighting in the UFC one day.  Use the people who say you cant as motivation.  Set some short term goals as well like fighting and winning your first professional MMA fight,  and being the headliner fight of a local MMA event.  That way you get the motivation of reaching goals on your way to your long term goal.

Answer 3

mma = zero skills

Answer 4

too dannyboy omgg you need skills for MMA!! im 13 yeasr old n ive worked ma butt off too get were i am you have no idea

Answer 5

Your goal is to be in the UFC one day?! lmao. I know a bunch of people who fights professional, and none would even dare to dream about being in the UFC.

Most MMA gyms wont allow you to go aggressive, the people you train with are your friends, you should be united as a camp.

You won't find a gym that lets you strike on the ground like a maniac.