New to all this? Start here.

Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, wrestling.... If you're new, that list can look like a wall. Good news: you don't have to pick yet. That's exactly what the first week is for.

Most people walk in thinking they have to choose their "thing" on day one. You don't. The first week is for trying a few, seeing what clicks, and finding the room you actually want to come back to.

Roughly, it splits into three:

Striking — boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai. The hitting stuff. Footwork, punches, kicks, pad work. Brilliant cardio and it clicks fast. Want to sweat and hit things? Start here.

Grappling — BJJ, wrestling. No strikes. Control, leverage, takedowns, submissions — the chess match. BJJ's the one where technique beats muscling it, which is why people get obsessed. Like solving the puzzle as much as moving? Start here.

MMA. Puts it all together — striking and grappling, stand-up and ground, in one. One to build towards once you've got a little of both. No rush on day one.

Not sure? Try this in week one

One striking class (Muay Thai's a great opener), one BJJ class, one strength and conditioning session to find your feet. Three classes, three completely different feelings. One of them will stick — they always do.

Whatever you pick, you'll be in a beginners' session with a coach walking you through it, partnered with someone who remembers exactly what day one felt like. You won't be thrown in the deep end, and you won't be fighting anyone. Promise.

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Your First Day

What actually happens on your first day

So you know exactly what you're walking into:

  • Rock up 10 minutes early. Someone will be there to say hi — you won't be standing around lost.

  • Quick tour. Where to change, where the mats are, where to put your stuff.

  • Tell the coach you're new. They'll keep an eye on you and run you through the basics.

  • You'll be partnered up with someone friendly who's been the new person before.

  • You go at your pace. Tap, take a breather, ask questions. No one's judging the newbie — we've all been the newbie.

  • You will not have to spar, fight, or get hit on day one. Full stop.

What to wear: comfy gym gear — shorts and a t-shirt are fine.

What to bring: a water bottle, and yourself. That's it.

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