Cross-training

[Pepe-2004]

Does anybody cross-train, if so in what art? I've just started boxing and fancy combining it with judo, do you experienced judoka think this is a good idea? Will the two work well together or prove to be disadvantageous?

:)

[judoboxer]

judo and boxing, i think would be a good combination.

bruce lee said, if you train hard in wrestling and boxing for one year, you'd be on a par with martial artists who have trained thier whole life.

i'm not saying he's right but it seems to fit with what goes on with the ufc.

i dont know if starting both styles at the same time would benefit you, some people need to master one style before taking on another. other people, its better to do both at once as it prevents them from sticking to one mind set while trying to learn another.
going from hard style arts to soft style is more difficult IMO than going from soft to hard.

IMO grapplers who learn striking are better fighters than strikers who learn grappling.

i hope you do take up judo, its great fun and a very sophisticated style to have in your skill set. find a local club and give it a go. let us know how you find it.

[judojedi]

yeah, what JB said.
i'd just add that you don't want to over train..... i found that over training not only exhausts your body, but it exhausts your bank account. two stlyes spread over maybe a 3 or 4 night week is enough for anyone i think.

[El Tejon]

Pepe, sound idea to me. In fact, my Wing Chun sifu encouraged cross-training after graduation. Thus, from Wing Chun, came back into Judo. :)

Wing Chun, Praying Mantis, Judo, Eskrima, firearms training, can you tell I'm a bachelor. :p

[Pepe-2004]

Thanks all for your advice, I shall find out where my local judo club trains...

:)

[TheMachine]

it si always a good idea to cros train. I personally do wrestling and boxing now, I haven't done muay thai and BJJ for some time.