I need advice on where to train in Houston

[AokiDokey]

Hi, some of you may know me from a thread i started a couple weeks ago about martial arts schools in albany, but since I didn't get the job I had applied for there, now I know that for the next year, I'll be in Houston. I've been a big MMA fan for several years (PRIDE > UFC, btw) and now I think it's time for some DOING.

So, here's the thing: I'de like to train at a school that's well respected but also teaches several disciplines, namely BJJ, Muay Thai, and Judo. My main concern is learning BJJ first, but I think the combination of these three styles tends to make the best fighters (based merely on watching a lot of fights, of course). I'm not really interested in becoming a professional fighter, but I just think it would be more fun to train different styles on different days of the week, instead of the same thing day after day for a couple years, and then starting something new.

I know of Sol Solis in Humble and that he trained Ricco. I also know that Yves has Revolution Dojo and I've read somewhere that there's a place called Metro Gym that's just south of Downtown. What can you tell me about these places and other gyms with respect to the expertise of their instructors and the styles they teach?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Calibur]

Hi, some of you may know me from a thread i started a couple weeks ago about martial arts schools in albany, but since I didn't get the job I had applied for there, now I know that for the next year, I'll be in Houston. I've been a big MMA fan for several years (PRIDE > UFC, btw) and now I think it's time for some DOING.

So, here's the thing: I'de like to train at a school that's well respected but also teaches several disciplines, namely BJJ, Muay Thai, and Judo. My main concern is learning BJJ first, but I think the combination of these three styles tends to make the best fighters (based merely on watching a lot of fights, of course). I'm not really interested in becoming a professional fighter, but I just think it would be more fun to train different styles on different days of the week, instead of the same thing day after day for a couple years, and then starting something new.

I know of Sol Solis in Humble and that he trained Ricco. I also know that Yves has Revolution Dojo and I've read somewhere that there's a place called Metro Gym that's just south of Downtown. What can you tell me about these places and other gyms with respect to the expertise of their instructors and the styles they teach?

Thanks in advance.

I didnt know Saul Solis was still coaching non professionals. If he is, you should check him out. His MMA knowledge is amazing, and he sets up really good, innovative drills.

Most of the moves that I can do profeciently, I learned from him. If you are doing MMA with him he can get pretty intense. Definitely a cajone check.

 

[AokiDokey]

I wouldn't assume that he'd be doing the teaching (though that would be cool). After all, I'm just gonna be some random dude walking in off the street.

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll probably drop by there and check the place out.

 

[Czyivn]

The guy in Humble is Alvis Solis. I've heard great things about him, and he's a BJJ black belt. Saul is someone else entirely. Metro fight club in downtown was started by him, I believe, though I'm unsure of whether he still teaches there. I trained with him years ago when I lived in Houston. He is a very good trainer who will teach solid boxing fundamentals (and kick your ass with conditioning). However, I was intimidated as hell by him, as he has a very brusque manner, and comes across as a bit of a dick sometimes. I'm not some over-sensitive pussy either. Pretty much anyone who has trained with him will tell you the same.

 

[AokiDokey]

The guy in Humble is Alvis Solis. I've heard great things about him, and he's a BJJ black belt. Saul is someone else entirely. Metro fight club in downtown was started by him, I believe, though I'm unsure of whether he still teaches there. I trained with him years ago when I lived in Houston. He is a very good trainer who will teach solid boxing fundamentals (and kick your ass with conditioning). However, I was intimidated as hell by him, as he has a very brusque manner, and comes across as a bit of a dick sometimes. I'm not some over-sensitive pussy either. Pretty much anyone who has trained with him will tell you the same.

All good info. Thanks.

 

[pollo loco]

Go take a free class there and find out for yourself?

 

[jerbone]

If you are looking for staight BJJ training I would suggest looking at Houston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club. The instructor is Art Alvarado, who has a black belt under Carlos "Caique Elias. As everyone will tell you, go try the place out first. Even through a place is in Houston, it could still be an hour from where you live, so go check them out.