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Old 01-08-2008, 01:24 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I have no previous experience in martial arts and am wondering which one to start with and how to find an instructor in or around Des Moines, IA?
If you don't have a good MMA gym that teaches all three ranges, then I'd say you should find some place to do Judo or go to a good Western Boxing Gym.

If you have a good, competitive Judo club in your area, a guy can go a long way with that alone. People always say "judo guys can't throw if they don't have a gi to grab" but don't listen to that crap. Judo guys can underhook and neck tie just as well as anyone else can.

I'd say check out a Judo school - great place to start.
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