How Strong Is Your Kru? An Inside Look at Choosing an MMA School

With MMA’s popularity at a high right now, there are plenty of "fans" rooting on the fights, fighters, and abilities seen within the cage.  But aside from the sponsors, t-shirts, and “live fast” attitude, there are those who might want to step into an MMA gym for numerous reasons. Not, solely, for the glitz and glamour of what we all see on TV but for other reasons.  Whether one may wish to train their mind and body in competition to possibly fight one day, get in shape, or use martial arts to simply grow and develop, there is always a reason for doing so.  But for whatever the choices someone decides they want to train, they must decide what works best for them and how to decide what they want in a trainer and school. What are you trying to get out of it all and how does the school fit for you? Sifu/ Kru John Roderick is the owner/ head trainer at Southern New England Mixed Martial Arts. For over 20 years, JR has been training, teachi...