Former 2x golden gloves boxer, bjj brown belt and ammy mma guy here before the glory days. Super unpopular opinion here with striking guys, but don't do it brother.

It's not worth it. Dealing with potential CTE issues currently. Was fucked up in class by a guy double my weight in boxing then went to a mma class right after. And I've honestly never felt the same since. Sat on a stool, a guy I've never had a friendly relationship with flat out told me you're not getting on the mat and do you need a ride home. It is a brutal sport and not something you should get into if it's casual. Go do BJJ or something that isnt going to affect your life. Hell even my neighbors son is dealing with a concussion from football which might be just as bad or worse, and hes pre teen.

Brutal honesty but Im trying to save you from the shit I deal with today man. It's not worth it. Knowing you have brain damage is the most demasculating thing you can tell a family member, much less the woman you're trying to marry.

If you love yourself and your family, it just isn't worth it bud.