Start Off in MMA or BJJ?

I just need some pointers here guys/gals. I want to start training in Martial Arts. So what would be best for someone who has no training/experience in fighting.





Im more interested in MMA but is it better to train in BJJ first?





Thank you for your time.

Start Off in MMA or BJJ?
No respectful school would let you come in off the street %26amp; start training MMA without at least a month or so of training in BJJ %26amp; Muay Thai since most MMA classes for most schools cover what they teach in BJJ %26amp; Muay Thai %26amp; blend them together since they both go hand in hand with today's well-rounded fighter.
Reply:If you're into MMA and not sport bjj at all, then find a combat submission wrestling or a regular no gi sub grappling school if you can to make it more MMA applicable.





But as a heads up, with no experience, I feel that BJJ experience at the very least better for you.
Reply:this is just an opinion, for someone who has no prior training in any style in martial arts, you can always start off with basic training or techniques such as blocking, punching and kicking as well. this way you can have a good foundation or good idea on how they are executed or delivered in a certain situation. hope this answer had helped you in any way. thank you for your time to read this.
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Reply:For competition, groundwork is easier to feel accomplished as a beginner. What I mean is that a beginner grappler can take down an experienced standup fighter much easier than a beginner standup fighter can work against someone who wants to go to the ground. If you can weather a few blows, protect your chin, and getcher' hooks around his torso or legs, then you've got the takedown. In contrast, reading punches and kicks to slip, block further evade, all while throwing counter punches takes several sessions (years, maybe) of training before any sense of accomplishment can be developed.


On the street, if you go to ground, you're making the mistake of assuming this is a one on one fight. Only a fool would fight someone in the street with out a backup plan. Sure, you could get him in a rear naked choke, but what happens when his buddy you didnt see joins in and starts throwing rear round kicks to your head? Hospital-bill mayem, thats what.


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Reply:If you want to do MMA then try learning some Judo, Kickboxing, and Kino Mutai.
Reply:No good school will let you come in off the street and do MMA without doing something else,too. Like for example, the school I train at the 2 are a package deal. You sign up for BJJ, you get MMA in there for free. Do some BJJ first. That way when you get to the ground, you'll have some idea of what to do as opposed to just laying there.
Reply:Just getting started?





The primary concerns are:





WHAT SCHOOLS ARE IN YOUR AREA?


CLASS SCHEDULES?


COST.


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Reply:Yes start off with BJJ (plus boxing if you can) first. Later on once you have the fundementals down you can make the switch to MMA.





I would recommend starting with the gi. I was amazed at how quickly my grappling improved from throwing on the gi. Especially when it comes to my posture. I wouldn't recommend training with the gi too much once you switch to MMA but in the beginning it helps you immensely. I also recommend boxing as opposed to muay thai because of the footwork. Boxing has phenominal footwork... Much better than thai boxing. Later on after you have decent hands and have the footwork down start incorporating kicks. knees, and elbows.