How to Choose an Gym (Even If It's Not Ours) - Copy

How to Choose an Gym (Even If It's Not Ours) - Copy

Eric Turner
Published on: 14/08/2026

Choosing an MMA gym? Here is the honest, no-sales checklist a 27-year coach uses to evaluate any gym: real coaching credentials, safety culture, how sparring is managed, and what your first five minutes should actually feel like.

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