
TEAM BLACK DOGS — SIGN-UP & REQUIREMENTS
Team Black Dogs is for athletes who are serious about training, improving, and eventually competing in MMA. Joining the team does not mean you immediately get put into a fight. Every athlete must go through the process and show they are ready.
TEAM REQUIREMENTS
Consistent attendance and training
Discipline, commitment & sacrifice
Respect coaches, teammates, opponents and the gym
Learn boxing, kickboxing, wrestling/grappling and MMA
Complete strength & conditioning
Regular sparring and live-training evaluations
Maintain good sportsmanship inside and outside the gym
Coach approval before entering any competition
Youth athletes must have parent/guardian support and permission
REQUIRED TRAINING GEAR
Boxing gloves
Hand wraps
Mouthguard
Shin guards
Groin cup/protection
Headgear for designated sparring
7 oz MMA sparring gloves
Wrestling shoes recommended
Athletic clothing/rash guard
Personal equipment bag
Amateur competition equipment and medical requirements can vary by sanctioning organization and state, so fighters will be told exactly what is required before an event. Medical clearance is commonly part of sanctioned amateur MMA competition.
THE BLACK DOGS PROCESS
Learn → Condition → Drill → Spar → Evaluate → Compete
You do not pick when you fight. The coaching staff determines when an athlete has demonstrated the skill, conditioning, discipline, maturity, and consistency needed to represent Team Black Dogs.
TEAM BLACK DOGS
Home of The Sarge Way
Discipline • Commitment • Sacrifice
Interested in joining? Contact Coach Sarge for a fighter evaluation and team sign-up.