What do u think of this School?

[Shogun]

http://www.21mainstreet.com/pearsonsma/

The instructor in my area (6 minutes from me) in Arlington, WA is Landon Showalter, a MMA fighter. The academy has steep prices, used to be a TKD academy, and just became a Pankration academy a little while ago. I just dont know. but then again, its my only chance (in my area) to make it into MMA events. I want to show that you dont have to do BJJ or pankration to win. I do Japanese MA.

should I give it a try?

[Gary Crawford]

With two free lessons,what have you got to lose?

[Shogun]

ha ha. Yeah, I guess u be right.

I asked if I may compete in their tourneys. they said "yeah, how about september 25th?"

The only thing stopping me: I am a Sheriff explorer, and knowing the laws as I do, I just so happen to know that the state of Washington has outlawed "ultimate fighting" at an amatuer level. and do you know how they can avoid this: stop giving away prizes (I think they have)

It would be a good learning experience though. see how my skills are in the ring. (I know how they are on the street,...pretty good)

later days,
Kyle

[MichiganTKD]

I think you should not look into it. If your goal is to eventually become a Deputy or enter law enforcement, why blow it by doing something possibly illegal just to prove yourself. I think there are better ways to do that.

[Blindside]

If "ultimate fighting" is banned, the only place you will be able to participate in it is within a school, so you must find a school to give you competant opponents. Actually, the way I read the Washington law, ultimate fighting is allowed assuming certain licensing requirements are passed.

You might also look at AMC pankration up in the eastside.

Lamont

[Shogun]

AMC competes in the same events. Omillion jiu jitsu, and a couple others also do. am going to ask one of my friends (a deputy) if it is legal. unitl then I am going to keep doing what I am doing now.