did some kyukashan back when I was a kid along with some shotokaan but am now doing boxing (lol I know, a totally different thing). I absolutely love boxing though!

From Mass myself, and I used to train in Kempo when I was a kid, I have been doing wrestling since the early 90's, and I trained MMA for 3 years, and fought professionally for 2. Our training focused a lot on Mauy Thai, BJJ, Wrestling, and Boxing. After I retired from fighting (getting married haha) I tought the MMA class brefiely at Bishop's Boxing in West Bridgewater, but moved to Quincy, MA in February, and haven't done anything since ( Going to start looking for good local BJJ classes, because I love grappling, and hopefully hit up some boxing classes at Peter Welches in Southie.

5 years of Muay Thai
Just started boxing 6 months ago and I love when men come up to me and say "I'm afraid of you".

I have started muay thai a couple weeks ago and know what you are talking about... I have never seen my shins change colors like that!

Hi, I started training in judo when I was in high school for awhile, after college I began Shorin ary karate and Daito Ryu Aikijujitsu. I went as far as 7th kyu. Finally I archived my black belt in Shuri Ryu karate and Okinawan kobudo. I am working toward my 2nd degree as well studying Shuri Te jujitsu.

Hey everyone,

My dad taught me how to box, and I've trained in TKD for about two years, Wing Chun for a year and a half, Krav Maga for over a year, and Muay Thai for a couple of months. I still doing Krav, and I'm still loving it!

I have been doing martial arts for about ten years now. I started in Taekwondo/Kickboxing, moved to Military Combatives when I joined the Army in which I am currently still a member of, Northern Shaolin Kung Fu for another year, and now I am back to Taekwondo full time for the last four years. I teach at a university where I founded, currently the Head Instructor, and the past president of.

Hi Jo 33 from UK
Have been training in kickboxing for just over one year now and recently started training mma, absoloutly love sparring with a passion first fight in October so am stepping up training, so excited.

Have been training a little over a year in American Kenpo (a version from Ed Parker). The whole family is involved and the two oldest kids are Black Belt (BB) Candidates :bigsmile: and will take their BB test in October.

I'm doing it mainly for the exercise. I've known for years, that I need to enjoy what I'm doing with others (preferably a sport) and the exercise is the by-product. This works well for me as most of the other sports are now "off-limits" :brokenheart: due to a blown achilles a few years ago (at least until weight comes off but the risk of injuring the other one is high given my "spare no quarter" attitude on the floor :devil: ).

You need to test demonstrate competency twice for each belt advancement and attendance is factored in. White, yellow, orange, purple, blue, green, red, brown (brown for a year to review and demonstrate understanding and competence), and finally black. At least a year of study is required between any BB degrees. BB competency is determined through a board of "Head of Dojos" and will include a master.

Mine and my wife's goal is to be able to be BB at the time our kids are eligible for their 2nd degree BB

I am a 2nd dan black belt in TKD, I have been training for 5 years, and teaching for 2 years. Prior to this, I was EXTREMELY sedintsry. I have been breaking that bad habit since joining TKD :-)

I'm 38. I am a purple belt in BJJ (6 years,) and a yellow belt in Judo (1 year.)

Two nights/week I do BJJ and judo back to back for a total of about 3.5 - 4 hours training each night. The I roll for two hours on Sunday. 10 hours total/week. I haven't competed in BJJ for a year, but would like to do it again.

I have trained Muay Thai (3 or 4 years; just for fitness,) and wrestled for 6 years in high school. Also did goju ryu when I was a kid for a couple years and loved it.

I have respect for anyone who pursues any martial art seriously. When i got into BJJ I was in gross shape; 300lbs and a smoker. I am 228 today and have been as low as 218. BJJ was a big part of that. Using mfp to learn better eating habits and see what it is like to be a normal sized person for once.

Been training in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Tao Ryu Jujitsu, and Geron Bahala na Escrima for about 7 years now. And Muay Chau Chur, Lerdrit, Boar Bando, Bare Knuckle Boxing, Simultaneous Close Quarter Combat, and Knife Fighting for 5 years. Also trained in Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu for 6 months, and ring-style Muay Thai for 4 months.

Good Luck!!

Hey All. Ive been training BJJ for 1.5 years now. Still working towards my blue belt. i'm hitting up my first NAGA tournament in April which is exciting and will be an excellent challenge.

Brandon Losch 17,AKA The Young One!:P

Spent most of my time in Tae Kwon Do, Have been to a few small Tournaments with my master for Tae Kwon Do and other local gym tournaments but other then that still young an training for something bigger. This past year I've really been training in wrestling an BJJ, My striking game (For my age/weight group) is unmatched, and I can make my way through a grappling match, However during local tournaments at gyms Wrestlers just grind me out all day..

April 1st I'll be moving to a gym specializing In wrestling and JJ, I don't wanna leave my gym I've been there for so long and its a bit scary moving out of your comfort place but I'm just not getting what I need from the place Im at as I'm only getting basic Wrestling and JJ.

Anywayz Wish me luck!

a.t.f.i. / itf taekwondo 2nd gup (redbelt) since 97...lol