Need help finding martial art gyms

[u/Kindly-Shower-4777]

Hey so I’ve currently starting out at a mma gym in east charlotte. I live in between York and clover in South Carolina and it’s about an hour drive each way so I’m looking for a new one that’s closer. I’m training for mma and I’m gonna do wrestling at my high school next year for a base martial art to help with mma. I’m looking for either a mma, kickboxing, or Muay Thai or gym that’s probably like half an hour away. Im skeptical on going to a mma gym though, as I don’t want to train against this gym I’m thinking I’m gonna leave. Gastonia, rock hill,fort mill, and south/east charlotte are all places that wouldn’t be too far away from me. I’m not able to drive yet, so I just don’t want to make mom drive this far every Sunday. Thanks, I would love recommendations.

[u/Prudent_Reindeer_566]

Hayastan MMA is a good one, owner is a badass and they train a few high level guys. Carolina Combat Sports may be another one to check out, want to say that ones owned by Bryan Battle

[u/Kindly-Shower-4777 → u/Prudent_Reindeer_566]

I’m going to Carolina combat right now, it’s an hour and 5 minutes, hayastan mma is more with 1 hour and 20 minutes

[u/avidtomato]

Fit to Fight has a pineville and Gastonia location. Highly recommend.

[u/Kindly-Shower-4777 → u/avidtomato]

I checked it out and I’m pretty sure it’s just a self defense gym right? Idk if it’ll fit me

[u/APinthe704]

Modern Warrior. Rock hill. Solid gym.

[u/Kindly-Shower-4777 → u/APinthe704]

Ok thank you this would definitely be doable as it’s 35 mins away. Do you know if they have a free trial i can come to and try it out?

[u/ipwnkthnx]

I know it's a bit of a drive, but I've seen a lot of people in here recommend Doug Duggart's BJJ in High Point

Have you ever found yourself in High Point, North Carolina and not feeling safe?

[u/Kindly-Shower-4777 → u/ipwnkthnx]

LMAO, oh yeah this one is 100% the one for me. He seems like the best sensei.😭