[sebTeggy]

Hey guys,

So I am interested in pursuing a form of martial arts, whether it be kickboxing, traditional boxing, even greco roman wrestling, but I have a quick question.

I took buto-kukan as a child and I always disliked the 'ritualistic' form of training, ex: addressing sensei, bowing, etc. I know this is all 'respect', but I show my respect differently, for example being polite and considerate, or what have you.

I'd like to begin training but I want to skip all these things. I looked into sugar-rays boxing but it seems like they just have an open facility for you to wander around in, and if you want any sort of guidance you have to pay, not to mention they don't allow free passes or drop ins, you just have to slap money down for a 1 year membership if you would like to try it.


Are there any places out there that are casual, friendly, and allow you to train in self defense? I am open to all disciplines, again, I heard of muay thai and various different disciplines at Franco's Kickboxing, but that is not the culture I am looking for. Any tips?



Thanks