Epic > quarter life crisis: Do I train MMA, or take up hockey?

By FesteringNeon May 11, 2011 9 Comments

I've always wanted ever since I was a wee little one to play hockey, and love the sport to death.. but back in the day my parents couldn't afford the costs associated with it, and so I never did fulfill that dream. That said, I want to get some skates and test the waters. If anything, I could always join an old timer league (even though i'm only 28) and get some fun out of it.  While I don't expect to be a pro, and I would have to learn to stop on skates, I think the rest I could pick up on pretty well.

  On the other hand, I've always been super competitive and always had this feeling that I'd be good in MMA. When I was a kid I grew up taking Taekwondo lessons for over 3 years, and excelled pretty well at it. I've never been a wrestler, but think my ground instincts would kick in.. and technique is something I can learn. I watch The Ultimate Fighter, and it just gets me super pumped... I do tend to know pretty good stand up technique, and think it'd lend itself well.


 
So here in lies my dilemma. I think either one would get me motivated to be the best I can be, and would give a fresh thing to get excited about. It's probably crazy to say, but I miss the ass whooping nature of having to train, and want to get my lazy butt in shape so I can feel good physically / spiritually. Both of these options are just fun ways to do it.  What should I do Giant Bomb? I know alot of you are athletes, and can help me put things into perspective.  

 






Hockey Pros:                                                                                                                                         MMA Pros:
- Finally play one of my favorite sports                                                                                                    - I have a knack for fighting and being smart about technique
- I like cool climates, and year round ice is nice in summer                                                                      - If I did end up getting decent, event shows arn't hard to enter
- I have a buddy who took up being a goalie a couple years back                                                           - low start up cost

Hockey Cons:                                                                                                                                         MMA Cons:
-Expensive                                                                                                                                                 - I'm super out of shape, and would need to train like a mofo
- It's not as competitive as MMA from a training stand point                                                                       - I may or may not have anyone to train with or learn from currently
- It's just for fun (which means i'll most likely never get to play on a real amateur team)                            - Right now I don't have health insurance, so I'd have to be careful

And just to let you guys know, right now I'm 5'10" 240lbs.. (i need to cut alot of weight for either although I used to weigh 265, but have been in my best shape at 185, so getting to the 205-210 would be my goal for mma or hockey.)

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