I have been to many martial art studios in my life and Marin MMA has been the best gym that I've trained at. I am a young woman who has been training in Muy Thai for 8 years and Jiu Jitsu on and off for a few years.
Marin MMA has a great friendly feel which makes you feel part of the gyms community. Everyone is very helpful and non-judgmental to new members.
I've trained at gyms where I was expected to spar against a man that was twice my size with vains popping out of his huge arms. At Marin MMA weight classes are taken into consideration if you want to spar. If you do not want to spar it is not a problem.
Basically i really like how you are able to mold your training around your own personal goals.
Marin MMA lets everyone take control of their own training. You are allowed to push yourself as much as you want to. You are not expected to be a hard core UFC fan or wanting to fight in your lifetime. If you are extremely into the sport than there are plenty of people who train there that share your passion.
I started out training at Practical Martial Arts for the first 5 years of my martial art career. It's a good school as well, but not nearly as versatile with accommodating everyone's personal goals and needs. I find Marin MMA to have a closer knit community than Practical Martial Arts as well.
Marin MMA is great. Enough said.
Pros: Intense classes with very patient teachers
Cons: What are the drawbacks?
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