Hello, I am becoming more and more interested in MMA... Does anyone here do any fighting/ training? I would like to get involved but I do not know where to start. I have some basic boxing skills but have never had any real training. My questions are: Is 25 years old to old to try to make a go at getting trained and competing on an amateur level? In what disciplines should I focus in- it seems like a decent wrestling and BJJ is a must along with basic striking skills. How do you evaluate the trainers/ facilities? What should I be looking for? I am in good shape- 5'8", 165lbs... Lift weights 4x a week, run 3x a week, bag work 2x a week... I definitely think I have the will and drive... Part of whatS holding me back is the lack of a training partner.
I met a young man last weekend who had the same problem, and my friend has the same problem as well. Turns out they were both going to enter an amateur tournament in the same weight class, but they still arranged to be training partners. It was pretty cool.