Should I stay in Brizilian Jiu-jitsu or change to Muay Thai, Keep in mind I'm just doing a martial art for fun

Question

I am only going to be able to do this for a few months until July.

Answer 1

i would do Brazilian jiu-jitsu on the days you go and see if you can do muay thai on days you dont have BJJ class.

Answer 2

MMA class are sports. Sports are taught to a set of rules that govern the sport. All the best self defense techniques are removed from all sports for the safety of the competitors. There are no rules in self defense, there are consequences but no rules. Wing Chun if it is taught as it was meant to be by a qualified instructor, is pure self defense. Now that is not to say that a sport cannot be used for self defense and work any more than just because you study a self defense art means it will work every time. It would be like using a butter knife for a screwdriver, in certain circumstances it will work, it just isn't the best choice. All martial arts / martial sports take time to be proficient with. You are training reflexes, that takes time and repetition. As Kelly said, any technique grappling or otherwise that can be applied standing can be applied while you are on the ground. The idea that there are "stand up" and "Ground" arts is a new theory put forth by the Gracies as a way to promote their art. You do need to practice all aspects of your art to be proficient and not all classes cover that. That doesn't mean the techniques aren't there, just that the instructor is not teaching all of the art. The trick is finding a good instructor that focuses on self defense and not as a dance or sport. In the end all martial arts are a buyer beware market, you should choose between instructors / schools not styles. It might be that another class is the best option in your area. Find out what is offered near you and visit all of them, if the offer a free class try it. Remember quality instruction in a realistic manner and your dedication to practice are more important than style.

Answer 3

If you like where you're at and having fun and you can only do it for a few more months I would stay where you're at. A few more months doing the same thing will yield better results than starting something new for only a few months at a time.
Now if you had been doing one for a few years and wanted to try something new and had a few more years to train I would without a doubt recommend Muay Thai.

Answer 4

If it was me I would do the muay thai. It depends on what you like to do though. If you like to grapple or wrestle then go with jiu-jitsu. If you like to strike with punches, legs, knees and elbows then muay thai is better for you.

Answer 5

if thats the case then i suggest you do muay thai, i agree with the other guy who said that jiu-jitsu compliments muay thai, ive seen some applications of it and it's painfull.. very...

i would suggest muay thai because you can practice muay thai alone whilst you cant practice jiu jitsu in it's entirety when your alone.

Answer 6

Since your doing it for fun. I would try the Muay Thai. You will benefit more from being more fit and a more physical workout.

Answer 7

Do both, Muay Thai complements BJJ brilliantly.

If you can't do both, just stick to what you are doing, as if you start something new you will not learn much, continue with BJJ.

Answer 8

MUAY THAI !!!!

Answer 9

Both !!!