Would a UFC fighter make insane amount of money as a personal trainer?

[FIghtxIQ]

I would think that most longtime UFC fighters would make very little in a standard gym, but could make reasonable money in an MMA outlet.

Exceptions to the rule might apply to the high profile fighters who have cult-like fanbases like GSP, (either) Diaz, Conor, etc. That being said, I believe they would stand to make more in private sessions catering to the elite and wealthy or as an owner/co-owner of their own business.

That's what Khabib did, mma gym and mma promotion. Smart business moves.

 

[FIghtxIQ]

It blows my mind because these guys have a name but they are not promoting it. We had so many recreational bodybuilders and gym bros as well as judo jerkoffs making SERIOUS money writing books, articles and doing the whole "media buying" to build up their credentials as some badass underground trainers to the very high end athletes and CEOs. They end up bullshitting their way to reality of becoming trainers to the stars and high society.

Yet real fighters don't do fuck all about it despite having a head start with already being somewhat of a star. Seminars, private lessons, supplements, workshops, brand building, gym affiliation and franchising is what they are missing out on.



Closest example that I can think of. Gracie Jujitsu did well with it. I guess Royce is the perfect example.

Because I think the main problem is they needed to get taught or coached, so they don't have the experience/knowledge of teaching/coaching. They had their coaches/trainers and they were really the brains behind everything. Some fighters do both, or are self taught so they would do better with the teaching/coaching compared to others. You hear it all the time fighters say they don't watch tape or game plan, they leave that all to their coaches. So certain aspects of the game like analyzing/teaching/coaching will be missing from their overall game.

 

[FIghtxIQ]

braddah im sure us old era guys could market ourselves in that respect. In a way thats how our gym is set up. Its the basics its bags a cage and grappling mats. There are no elliptical machines or hot yoga going on. Im sure a guy like Bas could do really well with his persona doing private lesson. I know John Wayne Par a absolute legend does one on one lesson with some of his students from teenagers to people in their late 80's and hes doing well. Hes not making millions but he is always busy and booked. I think he even worked with Rogan recently so he has some of that upper end clientele.

I think John Wayne Par has his own gym, so that's always better. Having a gym can be good money and steady income if there isn't any lockdowns/quarantines in place.

 

[Ogata]

Because I think the main problem is they needed to get taught or coached, so they don't have the experience/knowledge of teaching/coaching. They had their coaches/trainers and they were really the brains behind everything. Some fighters do both, or are self taught so they would do better with the teaching/coaching compared to others. You hear it all the time fighters say they don't watch tape or game plan, they leave that all to their coaches. So certain aspects of the game like analyzing/teaching/coaching will be missing from their overall game.

It just baffles me to no end. They are leaving so much money on the table. They can get a job at a high end gym that caters to high status people. Even they love the UFC. A personal trainer has to know proper form for different lifts and after that, they are there to inspire, motivate clients and they can tell stories to keep clients engaged and just bullshit around and have fun with different clients.

They can sell personal training packages, offer discounts if they bring a friend. Have a fight night party at their place for their clients. Run a sweep stake for them and really engage with the community. Their career and whatever fame they attain is the their social proof that they went out and did it.

 

[BoogerDawson]

Lots of dudes would fork out money for Gina Carano, PVZ, Rachael Ostovich or Miesha.

 

[FIghtxIQ]

It just baffles me to no end. They are leaving so much money on the table. They can get a job at a high end gym that caters to high status people. Even they love the UFC. A personal trainer has to know proper form for different lifts and after that, they are there to inspire, motivate clients and they can tell stories to keep clients engaged and just bullshit around and have fun with different clients.

They can sell personal training packages, offer discounts if they bring a friend. Have a fight night party at their place for their clients. Run a sweep stake for them and really engage with the community. Their career and whatever fame they attain is the their social proof that they went out and did it.

I think they would also have to reach out past the mma gyms and circles for that to happen. Most stay within that circle so that could be the issue too. It worked for Ortega, he's been teaching celebrities and going to their parties. But he did have to step out of the mma circle over to the Hollywood/celebs circle.

 

[Ogata]

I think they would also have to reach out past the mma gyms and circles for that to happen. Most stay within that circle so that could be the issue too. It worked for Ortega, he's been teaching celebrities and going to their parties. But he did have to step out of the mma circle over to the Hollywood/celebs circle.

This is true and its going beyond the comfort zone. I recently ventured outside of boxing and sambo to Taekwondo/Tang Soo Do. My effort and the moves I learned created an interest in the dojang that I train. They are not interested so much in the boxing but more fascinated in the sambo takedowns despite the fact that my sambo is neither good or bad but meh. But that's what happens, you never know what people are in to.

You may have a skill that doesn't seem impressive but others maybe in to it. Many people love UFC fighters not because of their fighting abilities or that they fought in the UFC x amount of times but rather the story of the journey that took them to that point is something people to hear.

 

[Karl_Hungus]

The short answer is yes, basically. Dana was a boxercise instructor who turned the UFC into the ultimate fitness competition and became filthy rich.

 

[jsbx45]

They could. Its up to them no?

 

[jsbx45]

He'd make insane money running a hedge fund.

Which, oddly enough, most of them never do.

Post of the week. Thx.

 

[MittLivSomHund]

i dont know about US situation but korean ex-ufc fighters making 100 dollar per hour as a personal trainer at gym.

 

[arathans]

its not often i would say this but conor has the name recognition and perceived attitude to do well at this.. i could actually see him pushing his "mcgregor fast" product while training and posting with celebs/influencers/1%ers/stupidly rich people/divorced woman who value themselves as a social media product and want to be associated with him.

he wont make 180m per year, but might be able to use it to pay dee´s alimony

 

[Foppa21]

Depends on the fan boy. No doubt they'll be some that'll pay and can afford to pay just to say so and so holds pads for them. They could also make decent money as a coach if they have their own team if they manage it right (like everything else in life).

I think way back when, when Xtreme Couture first opened, 1:1s with Randy was like $1k an hr or something. I'm not sure how much he made off that all up, but I'm sure there were a few takers

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

I’d pay Miesha. I’d want to give her the massage after the workout though

 

[FIghtxIQ]

This is true and its going beyond the comfort zone. I recently ventured outside of boxing and sambo to Taekwondo/Tang Soo Do. My effort and the moves I learned created an interest in the dojang that I train. They are not interested so much in the boxing but more fascinated in the sambo takedowns despite the fact that my sambo is neither good or bad but meh. But that's what happens, you never know what people are in to.

You may have a skill that doesn't seem impressive but others maybe in to it. Many people love UFC fighters not because of their fighting abilities or that they fought in the UFC x amount of times but rather the story of the journey that took them to that point is something people to hear.

Very true, also a lot of people may not be training at mma gyms/dojos but may be interested in training. That's where the private training could probably work out too. Get the people at local gyms that aren't training combat sports.

 

[jarj]

if this was true nick diaz would be retired by now.

 

[Kthankss]

If a UFC fighter decided to become a personal trainer at a regular gym, would he be making bank left and right because he has the title of being a UFC fighter?

Like I am legit curios to know if their name makes them on demand?

Or would a guy with decent looks and a bodybuilding/fitness physique make more money because of the look they portraying?

Question pertains to looks vs status.

Why do people make threads with this dumb shit? Like when you’re typing it out you don’t think ‘I could use my brain to actually figure out the answer that no one else gives a single fuck about’.

The answer is very likely no anyway, how many ‘rich’ personal trainers do you know?

Personal trainers do courses, MMA fighters train martial arts and conditioning, do they know about fitness, yes - but they pay people to train them so what do you think the answer is!

 

[Derousey]

if ur a legit known fighter you can prob make more money for less effort on that cameo shit.

 

[Ogata]

Very true, also a lot of people may not be training at mma gyms/dojos but may be interested in training. That's where the private training could probably work out too. Get the people at local gyms that aren't training combat sports.

One thing I noticed is that even to this day people feel intimidated by the MMA culture. Like they hear about conor or Jones on the news and think that if they do join MMA they will become punching bags.

Sadly anytime thete is s news about MMA it's about a guy like war machine or some local MMA fighter who is engaging in crime.

I feel that people love MMA but they are worried about running in to the wrong people. A business minded fighter can market himself in a way that is public friendly.

Why do people make threads with this dumb shit? Like when you’re typing it out you don’t think ‘I could use my brain to actually figure out the answer that no one else gives a single fuck about’.

The answer is very likely no anyway, how many ‘rich’ personal trainers do you know?

Personal trainers do courses, MMA fighters train martial arts and conditioning, do they know about fitness, yes - but they pay people to train them so what do you think the answer is!

Maybe you should stick your head out your ass before saying dumb shit like that.

Clearly by your post I can tell your too stupid to understand the concept of clout and social status.

 

[Tokoloko]

If a UFC fighter decided to become a personal trainer at a regular gym, would he be making bank left and right because he has the title of being a UFC fighter?

Like I am legit curios to know if their name makes them on demand?

Or would a guy with decent looks and a bodybuilding/fitness physique make more money because of the look they portraying?

Question pertains to looks vs status.

Prochazka seems to do some good money by "training", but its more like people are paying to have experience with him than for training... So u need to be popular, to be able pull something like that. - https://www.bjp-store.cz/den-s-jirkou-prochazkou-2/



He made around 5-6 k dollars (brutto) for this "session"