Can I learn Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at the same time?

Can I learn Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at the same time?

While you can do both Muay Thai and BJJ at the same time when starting, it doesn’t allow the extra time for extra training which can help safeguard you against injury. It also doesn’t allow you to train more sessions of just one martial art which will help you get better faster.

Is Muay Thai a good beginner martial art?

Muay Thai (Kickboxing) is a great starting point for a beginner martial artist. Muay Thai is the “Art of eight limbs”, which include, punches, elbows, kicks, and knees. Muay Thai also focuses on the clinch technique which is useful for many other martial arts such as judo and wrestling.

Is Muay Thai considered a good martial art for street fighting?

4) It is highly effective for self-defence. The techniques you learn in a Muay Thai class can keep you safe on the street. Muay Thai is also one of the few martial arts in the world that has been undeniably battle-tested and street certified for real-life encounters.

How many days a week should I train Muay Thai and BJJ?

You might find it more beneficial, however, to train two or three times a week in Muay Thai and add a day or two of strength and cardio, not only to improve your fighting skills but for general fitness. I generally train twice or three times a week in dedicated martial arts and add strength training on alternate days.

How effective is BJJ?

BJJ is incredibly effective in fighting conditions. It allows the fighter to take control and most importantly finish the fight without hurting the other person. The technique is so effective that the opponent will either give up or be incapacitated. But BJJ goes way beyond the mat.

Which is better for self-defense BJJ or Muay Thai?

Muay Thai fighters have the ability to end a fight from the start because of their deadly striking. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is great for self-defense because you can safely submit your opponent with something like a “rear naked choke” which won’t cause any long-term effect to them (useful for random street/bar fights).

Why is BJJ so effective?