OT: Tapout

sugartooth · 12/20/2008, 10:49 AM

Hello. I remember there were a couple of people on this forum that had connections or knowledge of MMA training, but I can't remember who they were.

I would like to find out if there are trainers/facilities in the Northern burbs that allow non-fighters? Or, if someone has info on a trainer that has the background I would appreciate a pm.

I don't want to fight. I'm only interested in learning new skills/techniques, coordination, and endurance and cardio.
The two styles I like are muay thai and brazil ju jitsu.

Thanks to anyone that can provide info.

Illuminati · 12/20/2008, 01:14 PM

Dave Strasser's Freestyle Acadamy
(262) 605-8760
3309 60th St, Kenosha, WI 53144

Couple reviews:

http://local.yahoo.com/info-16716071...=Kenosha%2C+WI

Top 10 Heavyweight fighter Ben Rothwell lives in Kenosha. I know a guy who knows him but I have no clue where he trains.

Illuminati · 12/20/2008, 01:18 PM

Also Jeff Curran has a gym in Crystal Lake

http://www.teamcurran.com/teamcurran/

sugartooth · 12/20/2008, 05:09 PM

Illuminati: Thanks brother! I will check out the one in Kenosha. Proximity is very importanto.

Also, I would consider a USMC background as well. I don't mind a little boot camp mixed in a routine. I'm most interested in pylometrics, starting at about 20 minutes straight building to an hour straight. But I would leave any tweaking to the professionals!

sugartooth · 12/22/2008, 08:35 PM

Back for more. So far, I only have one option.
Thanks!

rcgogo · 12/24/2008, 07:43 AM

I have heard good things about www.newbreedchicago.com in Skokie. They have both BJJ and Muay Thai. Like most schools, they compete in BJJ tournaments all the time, and are very good, but MMA is not something they will be pushing. 95% of the students at my school have no competitive interest in MMA. I go and recommend this place www.riojj.com. GL with your training. BJJ is a great workout and the friendly competition keeps you motivated.

power boat jim · 12/24/2008, 01:43 PM

There is a facility in Elk Grove Village, the instructor is a catch wrestler, his workout and training techniques will certainly be a challange and are second to none. He has students come from Europe for training and he has trained some MMA fighters. If you are interested I can PM you more info.

lanilx · 12/25/2008, 06:05 AM

There is another Place in Kenosha ON 5th ave and 55 St I think, Its Grazee Baraa Brazilian ju jitsu

big bank hank · 12/25/2008, 02:33 PM

Big Frog Jeff Curran in Crystal Lake

or

Xtreme Couture in Lombard which opened up this year.\

http://www.xtremecouture.tv/

big bank hank · 12/25/2008, 02:34 PM

Keith Hackney has a gym in Roselle too

http://www.hackneyscombat.com/

poontang1 · 12/25/2008, 11:14 PM

I train at Torres in NWI, He is in everyones top 10 p4p list he is the WEC 135 Champ, so i am biased...But there are some good places.

MTC - Midwest Training Center - Clay & Jason Guida train there, as well as Shonie Carter, great place

Combat Do & Hackney's are both good. I just saw some of their guys fighting at Ironheart Crown @ UIC Pavilion.

On a side note, Ben Rothwell is a buddy, and as with most of Monte Cox's fighters, they train with MFS in Bettendorf, IA, which is where Chicago's own Rory Marckum trains as well. Matt Hughes was a MFS guy, but he formed the HIT Squad over in Granite City, IL

sugartooth · 12/26/2008, 01:12 PM

Thanks everyone!
Dang, location is becoming a problem. It seems all these great options are far from me with the exception of Kenosha.

12/20/2008, 10:49 AM	#1
sugartooth Reef bully Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: IL Posts: 2,832	OT: Tapout Hello. I remember there were a couple of people on this forum that had connections or knowledge of MMA training, but I can't remember who they were. I would like to find out if there are trainers/facilities in the Northern burbs that allow non-fighters? Or, if someone has info on a trainer that has the background I would appreciate a pm. I don't want to fight. I'm only interested in learning new skills/techniques, coordination, and endurance and cardio. The two styles I like are muay thai and brazil ju jitsu. Thanks to anyone that can provide info.

12/20/2008, 01:14 PM	#2
Illuminati Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 3,986	Dave Strasser's Freestyle Acadamy (262) 605-8760 3309 60th St, Kenosha, WI 53144 Couple reviews: http://local.yahoo.com/info-16716071...=Kenosha%2C+WI Top 10 Heavyweight fighter Ben Rothwell lives in Kenosha. I know a guy who knows him but I have no clue where he trains. __________________ RC nTOTM creator Future nTOTM winner :) Current Tank Info: Biocube 16 LED

12/20/2008, 01:18 PM	#3
Illuminati Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 3,986	Also Jeff Curran has a gym in Crystal Lake http://www.teamcurran.com/teamcurran/ __________________ RC nTOTM creator Future nTOTM winner :) Current Tank Info: Biocube 16 LED

12/20/2008, 05:09 PM	#4
sugartooth Reef bully Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: IL Posts: 2,832	Illuminati: Thanks brother! I will check out the one in Kenosha. Proximity is very importanto. Also, I would consider a USMC background as well. I don't mind a little boot camp mixed in a routine. I'm most interested in pylometrics, starting at about 20 minutes straight building to an hour straight. But I would leave any tweaking to the professionals!

12/22/2008, 08:35 PM	#5
sugartooth Reef bully Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: IL Posts: 2,832	Back for more. So far, I only have one option. Thanks!

12/24/2008, 07:43 AM	#6
rcgogo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 314	I have heard good things about www.newbreedchicago.com in Skokie. They have both BJJ and Muay Thai. Like most schools, they compete in BJJ tournaments all the time, and are very good, but MMA is not something they will be pushing. 95% of the students at my school have no competitive interest in MMA. I go and recommend this place www.riojj.com. GL with your training. BJJ is a great workout and the friendly competition keeps you motivated.

12/24/2008, 01:43 PM	#7
power boat jim Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin, The big peninsula Posts: 2,100	There is a facility in Elk Grove Village, the instructor is a catch wrestler, his workout and training techniques will certainly be a challange and are second to none. He has students come from Europe for training and he has trained some MMA fighters. If you are interested I can PM you more info.

12/25/2008, 06:05 AM	#8
lanilx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kenosha Posts: 260	There is another Place in Kenosha ON 5th ave and 55 St I think, Its Grazee Baraa Brazilian ju jitsu

12/25/2008, 02:33 PM	#9
big bank hank Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carpentersville, IL Posts: 100	Big Frog Jeff Curran in Crystal Lake or Xtreme Couture in Lombard which opened up this year.\ http://www.xtremecouture.tv/

12/25/2008, 02:34 PM	#10
big bank hank Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carpentersville, IL Posts: 100	Keith Hackney has a gym in Roselle too http://www.hackneyscombat.com/

12/25/2008, 11:14 PM	#11
poontang1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	I train at Torres in NWI, He is in everyones top 10 p4p list he is the WEC 135 Champ, so i am biased...But there are some good places. MTC - Midwest Training Center - Clay & Jason Guida train there, as well as Shonie Carter, great place Combat Do & Hackney's are both good. I just saw some of their guys fighting at Ironheart Crown @ UIC Pavilion. On a side note, Ben Rothwell is a buddy, and as with most of Monte Cox's fighters, they train with MFS in Bettendorf, IA, which is where Chicago's own Rory Marckum trains as well. Matt Hughes was a MFS guy, but he formed the HIT Squad over in Granite City, IL

12/26/2008, 01:12 PM	#12
sugartooth Reef bully Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: IL Posts: 2,832	Thanks everyone! Dang, location is becoming a problem. It seems all these great options are far from me with the exception of Kenosha.