MMA or Boxing?

YoungWhiteAndEnglish · 2020-05-14T23:27:13+00:00

Well I’m going to start boxing but that’s because I like the sport

But MMA would probably be better for a street fight situation

Having said that if you can box then you will be a better fighter than 99% of people on the street

Relaxredditrockstar · 2020-05-14T23:45:41+00:00

Whatever you like best? If you become proficient in any you can defend yourself against 99% of the population.

2020-05-14T23:38:54+00:00

Just pick one and do it for a while. The only way to know.

Leaninuk · 2020-05-15T00:18:40+00:00

Muay Thai

wtfdoiaskfor1 · 2020-05-15T15:01:46+00:00

Boxing. You won't start kicking people around in a street fight. Get boxing and punch away

2020-05-15T18:28:25+00:00

Either one is great.

If you are a complete noob then you will progress slower in all disciplines with MMA. Just because you are trying to improve multiple domains at once (ground game and stand up).

If you choose to box, you will focus only one thing, and you will get good at using them hands. I think it’s better to get a solid grasp on one discipline (at least one year of training) before moving Into the MMA world. It’s a lot easier to start MMA when you have a strength in one discipline.

Personally, I believe Muay Thai is the best sport for building a foundation. Unlike boxing, Muay Thai teaches you how to use six additional weapons that boxing doesn’t use (two each of elbows, knees, and shins). In addition, Muay Thai teaches you how to fight in the clinch, to include trips, throws, and takedowns. In boxing, fighting in the clinch is generally against the rules. However, perhaps the best attribute of Muay Thai is the brutal conditioning. It will make you a beast in the ring, and will lay a great fitness foundation for further MMA training.

Or, the opposite route is to start on the ground with BJJ. However, most BJJ academies completely disregard the stand up. They ignore BJJ’s traditional jujitsu origins (i.e. Judo).

Another great option would be a legit combat Sambo school, if that is an option for you.

Edit: If you want self defense skills for “the street,” then it is imperative to learn takedown defense. It is generally advised to never go to the ground in a rear world street fight if you can help it. So, that means 1) learn how to keep your opponent at a distance, even if he is determined to close the distance and 2) if it does go to the clinch, you need to be dominant in the clinch and stable on such a way that you avoid a takedown attempt.

WorkUnderProgress · 2020-05-14T23:25:38+00:00

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Title	MMA or Boxing?
Author	The-yuppie-Don
Upvotes	1
Comments	7
Date	May 14, 2020 11:14 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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