I do Chinese Kenpo and I am a Purple Belt, but the school I attend is very lax on my payment because they understand my situation. I'm not sure an MMA school would be as understanding. However, a single person who could train me might be more willing to teach me cheaper because it is not a business, but more for the joy of teaching. Is there anyone out there anywhere within 100 miles of Bakersfield, California who would be willing to train and teach me?