Hey guys, probably not the best place to post but should I switch jobs to keep training?

[Jack rusher]

Hey guys, im Jack, im 22 and I'm hoping to get some opinions from different people..
I've recently started a new job which has meant I've had to stop training mma due to working away, I haven't been training mma long but I've done some Muay Thai in the passed and I love everything about training and unarmed combat, I'm gutted I've had to stop training! I changed jobs because I was a builder before and it's a bit of a shit job and this new job could have some good opportunities like ending up second in charge of the company but is that still worth it? I haven't fought in mma yet, I know I started a bit late and it's doubtful ill ever make it to a really high level but I didn't start training for a hobby, I want to fight even if it's not to a massively high standard.. What do you guys think? Do I quit my job and get back into building work so I can carry on training and do what I've wanted to do for so long?
Cheers in advance guys

 

[II Muchetto II]

Can't you take your gear away with you and attend classes local to where you are working?

 

[Reyesnuthugr]

- you're not starting late unless you mean to be a child fighter in Thailand. Don't worry about that.

- finding/keeping good jobs is a lot harder than finding and getting good training in this era.


I'd stay with the job if it's even close to the way you describe it. Pay for training on the side (hire private lessons- they can teach at your house if you pay them) one or two times a week and maybe spar in a gym on the weekend (cheap/possibly free). Dat job money will make everything easier

You don't need to go to 5 classes a week to get skilled. That's more for conditioning. Getting skills is much more difficult/complex to your average person than getting high conditioning. Not having skills is more scary than not having conditioning (which is brainless work).1-on-1 Private lessons will accelerate your learning curve faster than regular classes. And then you have sparring on the weekend at a gym ($10-20 or free if you're good). Make sure to get a decent teacher for privates.

2x or even 1x a week will work if you're thrilled and really determined. If you're not determined, it won't matter either way. That extra space will give you time to think and refine. You can fill in the void (if you feel there is one) with reading on and researching it. You will get better than everyone if you do this right.

If you find yourself excelling after a year or so, you can always go into the pros and quit your job then (if you really really want that), but that's a nightmare in this economy. Unless your skills get so high that you can out-pay your job with pro-fighting, keep the job (until then). Just get awesome at boxing or kickboxing and keep a nice job at the same time, that's the life. Win/Win

 

[Jack rusher]

Can't you take your gear away with you and attend classes local to where you are working?

I'd love to man but this job is lining swimming pools which tends to be in the middle of nowhere and fighting gyms are few and far between here in England

 

[II Muchetto II]

I'd love to man but this job is lining swimming pools which tends to be in the middle of nowhere and fighting gyms are few and far between here in England

That's a real shame mate, a lot of good clubs have weekend classes tho, and do pay as you go membership. what area in the UK are you from?

 

[Jack rusher]

Near Oxford mate

 

[II Muchetto II]

That's funny, I grew up in Witney! but moved away in my early 20's, not too familiar with the MMA scene around Oxford, but I'm sure there is some good clubs about that have weekend mma classes, or flexible training times where you can work something out

Good luck with your training tho mate, I'm sure you will make the right choice

 

[Paradigm]

Damn man...that situation sucks. I'd stick with the job and do what Reyesnuthugr suggested. The fighting career isn't guaranteed, even if you are good and at least you're bringing in money now. I know some guys drive hours to train sometimes (hell, I live in LA, am not a pro fighter and would drive an hour from work to the gym and that doesn't count my two hour round trip commute to work).

If you really want to make it happen badly enough, you can. Some guys even got their start sleeping in gyms, cleaning up the gyms for free, etc just to be able to train. If you are in a gym 24/7, there's no reason you can't get better quickly. It's all how badly you want to get there though...just remember to always have a backup plan.

 

[gronis]

Keep the job for now but start looking for other jobs that fits better with your desires. When you find one, change jobs

 

[Prez ebrmc]

I get privates during lunch in order to keep training.

 

[Jack rusher]

Thanks for the replies, believe it or not I've landed a new job today which includes good money AND being able to train! Buzzing to get back training and fighting, good job really seeings as I've gained a little bit of bf lol, cheers guys