> What of these martial arts should i do?

What of these martial arts should i do?

Posted at: 2014-09-13 
Unless your club has numerous instructors, each individually trained in their specific system, I don't see how you can get focused training in one system. If each class is taught separately by qualified instructors of that system then it should be possible. The overall combination of classes you list is quite good for self-defense and MMA competition. Because you said you do not want to be a "jack of all trades" I would have to say that you should choose between the Muay Thai or BJJ if you want a singular system to focus on. I say this, with not criticism or disrespect to any of the others that are offered, because the schedule offers more classes in those systems and I feel they are more effective for defense than Judo (competition based?). To diversify and just as an opportunity to allow your mind to refresh each week I would recommend attending the boxing classes as well. A person who can adapt more readily to the changing aspect of a fight is more likely to win and survive the confrontation. But that is just my opinion.

Always study with the best instructor you can find. Better to train in a style that is not your first choice than to study under an instructor that teaches the style you want, but is not a good instructor. NOTE: the unfortunate truth is most instructors are poorly trained and often have not learned the entire style.

You said, "I would prefer to be a master at one or two arts then a jack of all trades in all the arts ". Well I have been seriously studying the martial arts since 1967. I do not consider myself to have mastered the main style I practice yet. A master to me is someone that knows their entire style and has a high level or skill and understanding of it. Although I hold several high titles and high level black belt ranks, I do not consider myself a master. Basically what I'm saying is train in one style only until you have a "strong" base in that style (perhaps 5 to 10 years of training or more). Then you will get much more out of studying other arts.

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Well, as a fencer, i can guarantee you that it is to me the most brilliant and active sport i have tried among chinese Wushu, and Judo. However, if you are limited to those few, i strongly recommend Judo. It is a very effective defense martial art and if you are trying to impress, which i think you are from what you wrote, well then sparring the school bully or show how you can fall without wincing will be awesome

I would suggest that you observe each of those classes and gauge how they are taught and how the students do. A style of martial art does not tell you whether it is effective or "good". It is the teacher who teaches it that determines whether you actually learn and can use it effectively.





A crappy teacher teaches crap. It does not matter what style he claims to teach.

Try them all. Pick one or two most respected combat sport combo is judo and boxing.

I want to be able to fight effectively anywhere; in the club, competitions, streets ect my gym has the following schedule

Mon: Judo in the afternoon, Muay Thai or BJJ at night (same time)

Tue: Muay Thai night

Wed: Wrestling or BJJ at night (again they are at the same time)

Thu: Judo afternoon, Muay Thai or BJJ at night

Fri: Judo with Boxing straight after

I would prefer to be a master at one or two arts then a jack of all trades in all the arts

Please dont say Krav Maga, Karate, Tae Kwon-Do or Kung Fu as these arts are not taught in my area