The world of mixed martial arts has exploded and it's only getting bigger with the popularity of USA's number one female fighter Ronda Rousey.

But it's not just for professional fighters. Whether you're looking to train, work out, learn self-defense, or just have fun, you can try your hand at MMA without getting a single scratch. While professional fighters might walk away with a few less teeth or a black eye, you've got nothing to worry about as long as you don't enter the octagon.

Owner and coach of , Allen Mohler, wants put and end to the rumors about people getting busted up while doing MMA training.  He says that you don't even do any kind of sparring for the first year of training. Once you do graduate to the next level, everybody's required to wear the proper safety gear.

Not only is it safe, MMA can be a gigantic confidence booster with the right coach. Plus, you get to learn great self-defense moves that could come in handy in a sketchy situation. A simple rear choke hold can immobilize any size attacker.

MMA isn't just for pay per view anymore, and guys and ladies alike can get all the benefits from training.