I train in brazilian jujitsu my ground game and take downs are pretty good, what do i need to...?

Question

to get an effective stand up game?

I thought about Boxing and muay thai but i want your opinions

Answer 1

First off, go to a local Judo tournament or do some intermural wrestling to really ascertain where your take downs stand.

Always good to help round out your game.

Second, it depends on what is available, I would take Muay Thai and boxing if I could. Both have a different aspect to them. Boxing will teach you footwork and more effective use of your fists than Thai boxing will. However, you will learn to utilize way more striking areas and use them effectively with Thai boxing.

Keep in mind (as per Fight Science a show that measured various Martial Artists power etc.) that the most devasting and hardest strike was a Muay Thai boxers knees. (nearly twice the pounds per square inch than the closest competetor being a kickboxer).

Personally if you got a good quality Thai boxing place near you, jump on that like a fat kid does cake.

Find a place that fields professional or semi pro or amateur fighters with solid records. The same goes with looking for a boxing place.

Any place that teaches boxing or kickboxing and doesn't have anyone actually kickboxing at a competetive level isn't really worth your time to TRULY round out your game.

Also watch out for Karate or Tae Kwon Do places that say they "also teach kickboxing or Muay Thai techniques". Most of those places might cover the basics but from a skewed perspective, unless of course they have guys who are actually fighting in pro or semi pro level.

Just my two cents, hope that helps.

Answer 2

It all depend on what you want it for.

I would aim to learn Muay Thai from a reknowned gym that has the ability to translate Traditional MT into something incorparating MMA and judo/BJJ takedowns.

There are some thais with phenominal takedowns and these would only enhance your game.

if you cant get this Boxing would be my next choice with extra work on Takedowndefense along with covering up/defense during transition through the kicking range.

Thai as a first choice and then boxing!

Answer 3

The easy answer is Muay Thai but if your MMA style is ground fighting then kicking isn't the answer. Kicking leads to you being taken down. If you look at Liddell most of the time against top grapplers he doesn't kick to avoid being taken down. You could focus on boxing and that would be as useful. You still have to learn to defend the kick but not necessarily how to throw a kick.

Answer 4

Muay thai is an effective stand up fighting style .

Answer 5

You should take up Muay Thai. It works very well with BJJ. Standard boxing is okay, but most Muay Thai gyms already incorporate western boxing techniques with their style.

Answer 6

Definitly Muay Thai, it's the best art to mix with BJJ.
Also the clinch work and throws in thai are Awesome for MMA.

Good luck

Answer 7

For someone who already has grappling down, take an art that offers little to no grappling training. This takes out Kempo and any MMAs. I'd go for Kickboxing, Muay Thai, or Tae Kwon Do. But that would be my choice. It depends what's available in your area and which dojos you like.

Answer 8

Yes it is extreamly Credible even though it's spelled wrong. Jujitsu is Japaneese, Jiu Jitsu is Brazilian. It would be a good way to branch out for you. Completely different from Tae Kwon Do.

Answer 9

i am also in the same predicament and next Wednesday will start kickboxing twice aweek along with my bjj

though if possible try to find a mixed martial arts class to really step up to the next level , but they are hard to find

if i had the chance i would prefer muay thai to kickboxing but have to take whats available

good luck

Answer 10

Thai boxing all the way (seems to be the consensus aswell) not just 4 its great striking, but also it trains you for grappling while stading, and the use of elbows and knee strikes