No, you will get into shape as you train. We have a series of exercises you will learn as you progress through the curriculum, which will enable you to perform the self defense techniques in the ring or the street.

Two to three 1-hour classes per week are recommended, as is practicing at home. If you want more individualized attention as you progress through the curriculum, we offer 1-hour private lessons which can help further progress your skills.

No, you are not too old to begin martial arts training. Many people have the misconception that you have to start young to be successful. In truth, martial arts focus not only on the physical apsects, but the mental as well. It's never too late to learn something new and begin improving your lifestyle.

You are still more than welcome to train at Mac's Gym. We have plenty of members that just do martial arts for physical endurance and a healthy lifestyle. Martial arts like kickboxing, Muay Thai, TaeKwonDo, and BJJ are typically anaerobic exercises that function similarly to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and plyometrics. Therefore, our members get a lot of physical benefit, regardless of whether they intend to compete or enter into an actual fight.