Your first MMA class: what to expect and what to bring

Everyone in the room was new once. Coaches expect beginners to be unsure, unfit and a little nervous, and a good class is built around that.

What to bring

• Comfortable sports clothes without zips or buttons
• A water bottle and a small towel
• Flip-flops for walking off the mats
• Hand wraps if you have them; most gyms lend gloves for a first class

How the class runs

Expect a 10-minute warm-up, then technique drilled slowly with a partner, then a few rounds of light pad work or positional drilling. Beginners rarely spar in their first weeks.

After class

You will be tired and probably sore the next day. Drink water, eat a proper meal and book your second class before the first one fades. Find MMA places in Lahore with beginners’ classes.