“ I always wanted to see others do it so I could know what I am doing wrong because I just started. I think its a beautiful skill. ”

“ Tito Ortiz will be signing his new book at the Borders in Schaumburg on 6/6 at 7:30. Might be a good opportunity to start a new Meetup. Also Randy Couture is coming to the store August 4. I'm from Borders and just trying to get the word out! ”

“ This could be fun. Crazy, perhaps, but who didn't watch District B13 and go "HOLY CRAP THAT LOOKS FUN" ”

“ hello pro wrestler for windy city into bjj, kick boxing ”

“ Hey all...I moved to Illinois, particularly the NW suburbs about a year and a half ago. Definitely looking for some people who like watching UFC and going to watch events. ”

“ I am a licensed trader...stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc...I am looking for any new ways to learn about growing and diversifying my portfolio. ”

“ Hey everyone my name's Andy and I love MMA. I trained for a while under Marco Ruas Vale Tudo in Laguna Niguel CA. I hope to start training localy by Spring. I really like punching people in the face! j/k ”

“ Hello, I have been studying Martial Arts for 18 years. I hold belts in Shotokan Karate & Hapkido. I have studied BJJ and submission fighting. ”

“ Hello Everyone! New here. Just wanted to mention that I have found some local stores that sell alot of UFC/MMA gear. The store is called Capitol Nutrition. Check out their website www.capitolnutrition.net. They have all the brands at a discount. ”

“ whats up? yea, im a huge ufc fan so gimmie a holler ”

“ Im into all types of combat sports and take submission grappling classes/bjj currently and previously took karate and got a green belt ”

“ Hi...my name is Veronica and I've been a fan of the sport ever since I met my husband Greg...He's the true addict...He loves studying the sport, and I like watching it...We love attending the events, they are unbelievably fun... ”

“ Hi All, I am a huge fan of UFC, I rarely ever miss a PPV. I train in a Korean Hapkido style called Chung Do Mu Sool Won (black belt candidate) and I also attend MMA classes. My friends usually hit up BW Wings for fights, but new places cool. ”

“ Its an industry that can use some networking, plus its always good to interact with others and exchange ideas on what we know. ”

“ Into the MMA scene. ”

“ I'm a born again WWE fan and i'm hoping to get together with other fans for monday nights and pay-per-views! ”

“ I wanna be a great fighter some day. ”

“ Hello. I like to get out and meet new people. ”

“ hi i'm keith...i love martial arts and meeting others who share the same passion ”

“ big fan of the martial arts. i want to more involved in the events that'll take place. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to become more active and knowledgable ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking for a gym to train in and do some sparring ”

“ I left Cape Town 4 years ago - been living in IL ever since and just moved to Naperville ”

“ I'm a freelance artist and Graphic novelist. I'd like to meet other cool artists ”

“ This is something that i always have been interested in. I have tried for couple of months but now time to continue. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because cribbage is the greatest way to piss away an evening. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to fight in the UFC. I trained in jkd But haven't 7 yrs do to an injury. Would love to sparr and train with a bunch of different arts to learn every style I can. Hope you can learn from me as well. ”

“ I love to meet people that are interersted in wwe and I also run a venue where we host wwe events and pay per views. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am promoting KING OF THE CAGE - DAMAGE CONTROL Saturday, May 26th at the UIC Pavilion. It's time MMA come to Chicago on a large-scale!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to do this very a hole hell alot ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I LOVE MMA!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find a bar to watch the fights with my boyfriend ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's thrilling and I have a few friends that are involved in it. ”

“ Looking forward to meeting others! ”

“ very interested in the sport! Would love to fight in a controlled environment! If I only knew how to fight!!! :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to start training and have no idea where to start, who to contact, where to go, etc. ”

“ I want local Ultimate Fighting Championships Meetups because Not to many of my friends get together and enjoy a good show of mma. I would like hook up with other fans and just really enjoy a show with people who know the sport. ”

“ Juan Rojas, Civil engineer, soccer player. Want to start training jiu jitsu next year to increase flexibility and stamina. ”