Phoenix I know of some good schools in toronto if your interested in joining
I have been doing MT and bjj (no gi) for 7 years now. I only do it in the winter cuz I still pursue my other hobbies in the summer. Its a good way to get into shape. I actually wanted to start kick boxing, but then saw these people doing MT at a gym and just fell in love with it.
Most people that actually train are pretty cool and don't enjoy fighting outside of the gym, much like myself. From what I've seen, those people that act hardcore are either drunk, behind a computer or picked up a few moves and think they are bullet proof.... or carry a gun i guess