The 7:30 class is an advanced class, it would be a bad class to jump in and try because it has a totally different format than all other classes. But you are still more than welcome to come by then and we can talk.
By the way, both my school (Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy) and Chet's school (Blalocks IMB) are legit schools, IMHO!
Known and trained with Mickey for a long time. Amazingly technical for a guy of any size, Let alone 6'8" tall. Great guy and great friend. Highly recommend him!
I am not by any means an advanced student but I have trained some grappling over the last 4 or 5 years. I am an Isshinryu student and have had 5 mma bouts. My first was with George Allen @ the SFO VI. That was a pro bout and George welcomed me into the sport with a :17 min fight ending in a RNC with a few stiches under my eye. I've be hooked ever since. The ground game is my weak spot and I'm looking to improve. I hope to see you Tuesday.
Chatt is an awesome fighter and one of my best friends. I've worked out in his garage several times but Chicamauga is quite a haul from Dayton. I hope he does well.
Chatt and I wrestled on the same high school team. We once had an article in the local paper that stated that "Lavender and Pendleton form the nucleus(sp?) of what my be the best Rhea County team yet" That was one the high lights of our high shcool career.
I've known Mickey for a number of years. You can't go wrong training with him. He's a great guy and a super technical instructor that offers a very clear presentation of the material.
There are some prerequisites for the MMA training. A student must meet the minimum time requirement of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the minimum time requirement for Thai kickboxing, and then they must pass a physical fitness test to be allowed into the MMA training.