I almost died...scratch that. I HAVE died in this place. In fact, on several different occasions. And every time I was revived by the energy of the room and the sweat of the students beside me, I came back into this world a better, stronger, braver version of my self.
If you think you are tough, you clearly have never been to these classes. During my first class, I was faced with a huge dileMMA (no pun intended). The class was only 3/4 through and I was sweating uncontrollably, at loss of breath, dinner was sitting in my throat, and the world was spinning. The only thought in my head at the time was to leave and never come back. But just as I was about to wrap things up, my inner self told me to get back into the class and leave everything I had on the mats, even if it meant leaving the building in an ambulance. In that moment, I had beat my inner worry and self-pity. It was, straight truth, a life changing experience. And that is exactly what this place will do to you. From then on, I have steadily grown more confident, mentally stronger, and happier in my day to day life. The latter being a result of the never-before-felt endorphins I release during class time, every time.
Karm is an awesome teacher. Patient, diligent, and only wants the best for every one of his students. The energy he exudes during class time is addictive and fuels everyone to keep pushing and hitting harder. Technique is hard to grasp sometimes in the heat of the class, but that is why Karm offers "Open-Mat" times for students to come in and receive thorough explanations and tips to improve posture, hitting, stance, etc.
If you have never thrown a punch or are brand-new to fighting-sports, this will be a shock to you at first. The truth is, MMA is nothing like any other sport. And if you, just as I mistakenly did, come into this building expecting to be eased into it and served on a platter, you will end in the same situation I wrote above. No sir/ma'am, this is a place where inner power is born. This is a place where average-Joes become soldiers. This is a place where energy is shared between all the students. So buckle up, tighten your shorts, and be ready to see yourself transform into a person you never thought even existed.
P.S. Also really helps that everyone is super-friendly and Karm's mustache is just a piece of art to appreciate and look at.