East West MMA

I recently attended a couple of classes at this gym.  The facility was really huge.  Very impressive.  There was even a trampoline int he back of the room that jumped into a big foam pit.  My kids played back there while I tried out the classes.

There was a lot of cardio workout stuff like pushups, etc.  As well as some specific drills to burn calories while working marial arts moves (we did a punch-punch-knee-sprawl combo several times.)  Seems great for losing weight.

The floor is a very springy material like would be used in gymnastics.  Very good for grappling or falling on without getting hurt.  It does leave a few carpet burns if you don’t wear the right gear though.

Instructor is a black belt in a couple of striking arts (plus he is really good on the ground.)

The students seem friendly and of a lower level of experience/competition than I expected.  I felt this was a good thing, as I didn’t walk in to an MMA class where a brute was trying to grind my face into a cage… I went into a friendly atmosphere where we were all working our striking and grappling.

I’ll definitely be trying it more.

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