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For your own introduction to the many disciplines of Mixed Martial Arts, drop into Chute Boxe in Curitiba, Brazil (www.chuteboxe.com.br), or any of the world's premier training institutions—currently accepting new punching bags.
 
Sambo Judo
Sambo-70: Moscow, Russia
The elite academy for Russian judo, or sambo. President Vladimir Putin is an avid practitioner. $4,200 for a one-year membership; sambo-70.com

Muay Thai Kickboxing
Fairtex Sports and Racquet Center: Pattaya, Thailand
Relax on the sands of the Bay of Bangkok between dry heaves at this multisport resort training complex. $110 for a one-week membership; fairtexpattaya.com

Mixed Martial Arts
Miletich Fighting System: Bettendorf, Iowa
Join the ranks of great, corn-fed American MMA fighters at world champion Pat Miletich's intensive camp. $399 for a one-week training camp; mfselite.com

Classic Boxing
Church Street Boxing Gym: New York City 
No matter how quick your jab, state- of-the-art Church Street can teach you to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. $250 for a one-month membership; nyboxinggym.com

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