animosity at a new gym

[sweetman_spence]

ive been active/competetive in kickboxing grappling mixed martial arts, the whole 9 for the last 3 years or so. im starting to think i need a break from the mma scene as i have a lot of clashes with the people and the ideology with the sport. i love boxing and have a sort of foundation cause of all the mma stuff. but any way i plan to join a boxing gym once an injury of mine heals, but anyway do you guys think ill experience some imediate animosity due to my background? i know how alot of boxers feel about mma and im a little worried im going to experience a level of resentment from the new team mates. i guess im not toooo worried cause i cant shake my humility due to the hundreds and thousands of ass whoopin's ive taken so whats a few million more right?
i realize this could sound totally ******ed. but do you guys think people wont like me because im a grappler/kickboxer?

[F l i c k e r]

Don't ask, don't tell.

If you don't tell anyone your background and don't ask about mma, then you would get in no problems. Right?

Either way though, I don't think anyone would hate you or cause problems with you just because of that. If your a prick, then of course your gonna have problems. Otherwise, I doubt any problems will happen.

[sweetman_spence]

yeah....i figure im gonna have to tell them. id feel guilty if not. i just wanna box cant help but be nice when im in a gym, best place on earth is in a gym puttin in work.

[g0tcha]

ive been active/competetive in kickboxing grappling mixed martial arts, the whole 9 for the last 3 years or so. im starting to think i need a break from the mma scene as i have a lot of clashes with the people and the ideology with the sport. i love boxing and have a sort of foundation cause of all the mma stuff. but any way i plan to join a boxing gym once an injury of mine heals, but anyway do you guys think ill experience some imediate animosity due to my background? i know how alot of boxers feel about mma and im a little worried im going to experience a level of resentment from the new team mates. i guess im not toooo worried cause i cant shake my humility due to the hundreds and thousands of ass whoopin's ive taken so whats a few million more right?
i realize this could sound totally ******ed. but do you guys think people wont like me because im a grappler/kickboxer?

yeah....i figure im gonna have to tell them. id feel guilty if not. i just wanna box cant help but be nice when im in a gym, best place on earth is in a gym puttin in work.

honestly i say you go in there with a newbie attitude because you alone should know that striking in mma/muay thai is way different then the sweet science. if these dudes are real kinda folks and you get a real good vibe about them then go for it and tell them your background. The only thing is your always gonna run into the sort of guys that have something against other combat sports on top of some of the members and the trainers having an expectation of you because you're "experienced." These are all just possibilities and nothing is set in stone so do what you feel is right and just go with the flow. good luck man

[Joachim]

honestly i say you go in there with a newbie attitude because you alone should know that striking in mma/muay thai is way different then the sweet science. if these dudes are real kinda folks and you get a real good vibe about them then go for it and tell them your background. The only thing is your always gonna run into the sort of guys that have something against other combat sports on top of some of the members and the trainers having an expectation of you because you're "experienced." These are all just possibilities and nothing is set in stone so do what you feel is right and just go with the flow. good luck man

pretty much what he said, go in with a humble attitude. They're gonna teach you different things, go with it and listen and do what they tell you despite what your old trainers have taught you in the past.

[mightymouse2k]

ive been active/competetive in kickboxing grappling mixed martial arts, the whole 9 for the last 3 years or so. im starting to think i need a break from the mma scene as i have a lot of clashes with the people and the ideology with the sport. i love boxing and have a sort of foundation cause of all the mma stuff. but any way i plan to join a boxing gym once an injury of mine heals, but anyway do you guys think ill experience some imediate animosity due to my background? i know how alot of boxers feel about mma and im a little worried im going to experience a level of resentment from the new team mates. i guess im not toooo worried cause i cant shake my humility due to the hundreds and thousands of ass whoopin's ive taken so whats a few million more right?
i realize this could sound totally ******ed. but do you guys think people wont like me because im a grappler/kickboxer?

To be honest, they probably won't care. Fighters at the gyms where i train (boxing, muay thai and krav ****) couldn't care less about someone's sport/ martial arts background. Sometimes its a bit of a plus because you can share different ideas about techniques and fighting styles. Aside from that, as long as you're there to train and you show commitment, all will probably be well. Good luck, heal up and get in there .

[shine11]

Ure Definately gonna be hated. Once an MMA guy comes to my gym everybody wants a piece of him and no one takes it easy on them

[sweetman_spence]

thanks everyone.dont get me wrong i know i dont know how to box, shouldnt be hard to stay humble.
one more question, i dont have any boxing shoes but i have maybe the sickest pair of nike wrestling shoes in the world that ive been using as my boxing shoes....will those be acceptable to wear?
sorry bout all the questions, i cant wait to start!

and shine, i sure hope no one takes it easy on me.

[them_apples]

ive been active/competetive in kickboxing grappling mixed martial arts, the whole 9 for the last 3 years or so. im starting to think i need a break from the mma scene as i have a lot of clashes with the people and the ideology with the sport. i love boxing and have a sort of foundation cause of all the mma stuff. but any way i plan to join a boxing gym once an injury of mine heals, but anyway do you guys think ill experience some imediate animosity due to my background? i know how alot of boxers feel about mma and im a little worried im going to experience a level of resentment from the new team mates. i guess im not toooo worried cause i cant shake my humility due to the hundreds and thousands of ass whoopin's ive taken so whats a few million more right?
i realize this could sound totally ******ed. but do you guys think people wont like me because im a grappler/kickboxer?

if you talk about brock lesnar being an elite athlete then yes, there will be animosity.

lots of noobs and kids off the street come in and talk about Lesnar or other fat goofs

[TheNegation]

If they give you any **** just kick them in the face.