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Jiu jitsu or muay thai

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by SlickRick2013Tundra, Sep 12, 2018.

  1. Sep 13, 2018 at 4:11 AM
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    Screw Hogan, Flair, Austin, whomever. That’s the GOAT right there. He’s dropping elbows for Jesus now.
     
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    My 9 yr old just started Gracie BJJ. Shes the munchkin in center right, not in purple:)

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    In my experience, ground work is something that people either really love or really hate. Try both and see which one suits you best (or both), but you definitely need some semblance of a ground game to be effective.
     
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    My recommendation is BJJ.

    I spent years in TKD and as I got higher in belts, they required I do BJJ once a week. It was a great mix. I've also spent some time with Enshin karate and Aikido. Aikido is awesome. Loved the flow and the movement. I've been out of it for awhile but one of my clients is trying to get me to join him at his BJJ studio. Hand strength needs to come back a bit more from my surgeries before I can give it a shot. However, what I'd really like to do is get into Kendo but time is not on my side these days.
     
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    Give both a try to see what you like. But I would recommend JiuJitsu first, especially if you haven’t worked out in a while. It is low impact with high calorie burn. You’ll get a whole body workout, and your core will be involved in nearly everything you do.

    The main thing is to stick with it. You’ll get benefit from every training session, but you should shoot for 3-4 times a week as a minimum, especially in the beginning.

    Also, BJJ is so much more than physical. It’s a very intellectual challenge as well. Sometimes that can be frustrating, but every time something “clicks”, it makes it so worthwhile.

    Keep us posted!
     
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  6. Sep 13, 2018 at 7:53 AM
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    I have been training Jiu-Jitsu for over 20 years and can sum this up for you very easily. If you are looking for overall conditioning, both are going to be a fantastic workout. In terms of self-defense, if you want your arse handed to you in a combat situation, take Mauy-Thai. You are only effective standing up, not on the ground. BJJ, is an art of defense and tact and will save you in almost any situation, with exception of a gun :thumbsup:.

    On that note, take a free class at a BJJ facility and see if it is for you. BJJ gyms are about a family experience, so meet the instructors and students to find the right facility.

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  7. Sep 13, 2018 at 8:04 AM
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    This just came to mind, and since you’ve been doing it long enough you’d have a good idea, but how much time does BJJ actually spend practicing takedowns? I know it’s not exactly the same, but seems like in MMA most pure BJJ guys really struggle with getting the fight to the ground unless they pull guard.
     
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    Great question. A good facility is going to practice takedowns weekly. There are a several gyms, Gracie Barra is a good example, that focus just on rolling with a partner and submissions but that will not round out ones offense or defense. If you get into a situation with a boxer, you need to know the signs for a takedown so you can get them into a position of submission. The last thing you want to do is go straight to guard and then realize you made a hell of a mistake.
     
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    Are we talking wrestling style takedowns like double and single legs, judo style hip tosses and sweeps, or a mix? Having wrestled as long as I did, I’m curious. Plus I figure on the ground, so long as you don’t give a BJJ guy room to move his hips or get ahold of a limb, you’re golden. Kind of what Lesnar did against Mir the second time they fought.
     

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