Quote Originally Posted by soulassassin
I think you mean Helio Gracie, I've heard a lot of good things about alliance, and have trained with several people that came from there. Also Unit 2 is another gym that is great if you are looking at good BJJ training.

Knuckleup is not a part of LA Boxing... the owners of Knuckleup use to be affiliated with LA boxing before breaking off and becoming Velocity kickboxing. Then after they moved and becamse an MMA gym they became Knuckleup. As for you question Ironchef Knuckleup is a good gym despite what anyone tells you. I have been there for 3 years now and have learned a lot from them. In the beggining my focus was BJJ and Muay Thai, but now I've shifted toward Kali. I realized that since I have no interest in competing or even getting a belt really. My training is strictly for health and possible self defense. I guess simple answer is all in your needs for the training. IMO anyone that knows more than I do is a potential teacher. I have learned techniques from several arts all of which are useful in every day fighting.
Yea I'd be really interested in doing something Muay Thai related, for getting into better shape, conditioning, and knowing good self defense techniques. I think it would be cool to compete in the future once I maybe learn enough, maybe even get to the UFC. Though I don't expect to be the next GSP haha.