How long should one train befor fighting

[TheSlade]

[KhorneliusPraxx]

Not sure I understand...
Do you mean a trained fighter...preparing for a fight?
or
Do you mean an average schmuck who just decided he wanted to be a fighter, even though he has no training?

[Ryno]

What kind of fight?

[KhorneliusPraxx]

That was going to be my follow up question.

[P-Dub]

As long as it takes for said potential fighter to be ready to fight?

If you're a freak and could kill anybody inside a year, then go nuts.

If you just don't get it, you could (and should) take longer.

edit: assuming you're asking the question I think you're asking, which is how long should somebody train before they start fighting, and not how long should a fighter train to prepare.

[KhorneliusPraxx]

both answers would depend on the person...like any other sport. Some people have a gift...real natural ability. Others, like myself, should never try to compete full contact, now matter how much they would love to do so.

[Ryno]

How much full-contact sparring have you done with the ruleset that you intend to compete under?

[Meager]

That depends 100% on the individual.
Generally it's amateurs who don't cut weight, or cut very little. Pretty much all the pros cut, so I don't see why this caveat would affect anything.

[Tangerine]

If you have no pre-existing training in any jiu jitsu or striking I would say the average time is 1-2 years for most.

[migo]

How well do you do in training? Do you keep your composure when you get hit? Do you have good cardio? If it's a 2 round, 5 minutes per round, 1 minute break fight, you should be able to do at least 3 rounds of 6 minutes with 30 second breaks and still be able to stand at the end in training. More is better. Have you done any grappling competition? If not that's a good place to test yourself as long as you know enough to be able to tap. There are also a number of MMA like tournaments, pankration mainly, and some odd sport JJ ones that include striking where you can get your feet wet for fighting. Rounds are usually really short, but you'll get something of a feel for competing.

[TKD Black Belt]

That depends 100% on the individual.

- I'd say this more depends on the person's team. Some teams won't let you fight till you're almost ready for a Pro fight whereas other team believe in Ring Time. Just hope you aren't the guy getting 'ring time' against a guy who's ready to turn pro.....

Generally it's amateurs who don't cut weight, or cut very little. Pretty much all the pros cut, so I don't see why this caveat would affect anything.

- A few years ago this would have been an accurate statement but I was just cornering a guy in his first ammy fight (note: we're the team that makes guys wait) and 99% of the guys where cutting 10+ lbs for their fights.

TKD

[M-Tri]

minimal 2 years IMO....

[GIJoe6186]

Whenever you feel like it is the correct answer.

6 months is the minimum in my opinion with no prior training. The only thing is you just have to train hard and find someone who is around your experience too. Remember, when you join a sport like wrestling in high school, they don't train your for 2 years and then let you wrestle. You train for 2-3 months then the meets start.

Its just a matter of finding similar skilled guys and getting in good condition.

[M-Tri]

Whenever you feel like it is the correct answer.

6 months is the minimum in my opinion with no prior training. The only thing is you just have to train hard and find someone who is around your experience too. Remember, when you join a sport like wrestling in high school, they don't train your for 2 years and then let you wrestle. You train for 2-3 months then the meets start.

Its just a matter of finding similar skilled guys and getting in good condition.

if you're talking about Amatuer then that's fine. It's good to get as much experience as possible as soon as possible. I agree.

[Meager]

- A few years ago this would have been an accurate statement but I was just cornering a guy in his first ammy fight (note: we're the team that makes guys wait) and 99% of the guys where cutting 10+ lbs for their fights.

TKD

Yeah, I know most amateurs cut weight too. I was just saying that practically all pros cut and if you're going to run into anyone fighting that doesn't cut, it will most likely be an amateur.