London Shootfighters

[BJJArsenal]

Check out Carlson's if possible. Generally the attitude I get from Shootfighters is that you're either juicing, a dick or both.

That's obviously not only hyperbole and a generalisation, but they do produce good grapplers and fighters.

[yodsaenkla]

Originally Posted by BJJArsenal

Check out Carlson's if possible. Generally the attitude I get from Shootfighters is that you're either juicing, a dick or both.

That's obviously not only hyperbole and a generalisation, but they do produce good grapplers and fighters.

To be honest I didn't find the "juicing" culture that bad there to give them they're due as you could easily make that assumption based off the way they act. I've been to much worse gyms in the midlands.

Instructor's turning a blind eye or even encouraging being a dick would be a bigger concern.

It's definitely a gym that is much more geared towards cage fighting than martial arts and I'm talking much more about basic notions of respect and less about meditating up a tree when I say that.

[Wrath of Foamy]

Sounds like Carlson Gracie's is the way to go, either that or try and make my existing classes work out (which I'd only be able to do by finding a 9-5 job)

Thank you all for your input.

[Ari Gold Bawse]

Originally Posted by Wrath of Foamy

I've been doing MMA on and off for about seven months but because of my shift patterns, I haven't been able to go enough in order to get used to being hit, becoming more physically fit and making certain techniques second nature.

As I live in Ealing, I'm looking for something closer to home and where I can train often. As Park Royal isn't far at all from where I live, I'm just wondering if anyone has any opinions of the camp.

I loved going where I used to train and I have a lot of respect for the teacher there, but I trail behind because of my shift and studies whilst the rest continually improve. Frustrating.

Anyway, London Shootfighters, what do you guys think? Anyone recommend anywhere else?

im from ealing aswell. once my gym membership expires i plan on joining hooks

[yodsaenkla]

Originally Posted by Wrath of Foamy

Sounds like Carlson Gracie's is the way to go, either that or try and make my existing classes work out (which I'd only be able to do by finding a 9-5 job)

Thank you all for your input.

When I went, the afternoon classes were 2.30-4.00 at London shoot and 12-1.30 at Carlsons, I found 12-1.30 a better time to train and in days in which I didn't have a lot on it would make it a lot easier to do two classes in one day.