I want to get into a martial art but am not sure what yet..

[Academy780]

MMA is the best because you will meet a wider range of other artists who you can learn from.

 

[elcrisp76]

Are you afraid you might skin your knee shooting a takedown in the street? I've used takedowns as well as judo throws on concrete before and yes: it hurts the next day. Did the guy charging at you end up getting hurt a lot worse? Indeed.

So I agree completely, if you have a bleeding baby gap between your legs, it is impractical to use a takedown in a fight.

Hmm I meant going to the ground as opposed to takedowns.. Apologies..

Yeah throws can be very useful, but going to the ground is just plain stupid. The guy's friend's steelcap boots are gonna make a lovely impression on your forehead..

 

[liffalot]

Hmm I meant going to the ground as opposed to takedowns.. Apologies..

Yeah throws can be very useful, but going to the ground is just plain stupid. The guy's friend's steelcap boots are gonna make a lovely impression on your forehead..

are we talking about multiple aggressors ? Because if so youre fucked straight up. Bring a gun, There isnt a fighting style out there that is going to be able to fend of three angry rednecks. thats just the truth of it.

 

[bgbay]

I always consider "multiple aggressors" whenever I get into a fight outside a bar or a party. Ya never know whos going to jump in, thats why i try to inflict as much damage as possible in a short amount of time, that way i can continue to look over my shoulder (incase any friends aren't around).

But all in all, go to a Beginner MMA class, that way you get a good all-around game.

 

[Nomadic Dreamer]

The only problem with learning MMA is that there is literally too much information for a new guy to take in. It takes a while to get really good and you should train some of the arts individually before you start to try and put them together. Fighting MMA is an advanced system and it is usually for guys who have some sort of base art.

The reason this is an issue is because, you will be trying to learn how to box, kickbox, grapple, wrestle, takedowns, submissions, throws, etc.....there's so much to learn that its really hard to just start in MMA. What will most likely end up happening is that you'll probably won't be that proficient at any one aspect of fighting and will get owned by someone who is somewhat of a specialist in something.

For instance, a great striker will take you out on the feet before you even get a chance to do much because your striking will be sub-par or mediocre at best.

Same thing as your ground. Ground wizadry takes a long time to attain. I've been training BJJ for about 4 years now and just got my purple belt. I train all the time and try to get as good as can...the key to being good on the ground is lots of mat time.

This is ofcourse grappling without punches....once you start adding in punches, you'll see the bigger picture. It's hard enough to hang with someone who is just grappling, but its very hard to roll with someone who knows how to roll and punch on the ground.

I would start with some Muay Thai and some BJJ. Learn those techniques and start from the bottom....be patient with your progression and try to learn as much as possible. Ask questions and grow as a fighter and as an individual.