Boxing, Judo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Discussion in 'General Martial Arts Discussion' started by J0sh12345, Feb 10, 2018.

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Boxing, Judo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

  1. Boxing

    90.0%
  2. Judo

    40.0%
  3. Brazilian jiu-jitsu

    50.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. J0sh12345

    J0sh12345 New Member

    Hi all, I may be looking into starting one of the threee mentioned combat sports but I don’t know which one to pick. Could someone please share their experiences with each of them and try to help me narrow down which one to start.
    Cheers
     
  2. PointyShinyBurn

    PointyShinyBurn Valued Member

    Try all of them, see which one you like.
     
  3. Pretty In Pink

    Pretty In Pink Moved on MAP 2017 Gold Award

    This. Also see which ones are available to you and fit into your schedule.

    Do you have any links to the places you're thinking of training at? You don't have to share them if you don't want people to know about your location.
     
  4. Knee Rider

    Knee Rider Valued Member Supporter

    There is literally zero point in doing this academically. All those martial arts are good, so if they are all viable options, just go and try them all and find out what suits you.
     
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  5. Latikos

    Latikos Valued Member

    In addition it's apparently only these three options, so going there and trying it out seems to be way more logical, compared to asking strangers.

    If we're telling you to do BJJ and you doesn't like the style or the people there - would you really keep going there, because people you never met told you to?

    Go, try, stay (where you like it) - easy as that!
     
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  6. philosoraptor

    philosoraptor carnivore in a top hat Supporter

    I've done all of these, and enjoyed BJJ the best. But that's based entirely on my own preferences - the folks telling you to trust your instincts and go where YOU like are entirely accurate.
     
  7. EdiSco

    EdiSco Likes his anonymity

    Boxing (Western)! But then again I'm biased...Have you even considered Muay Thai? It's pretty well rounded art!
     
  8. Morik

    Morik Well-Known Member Supporter MAP 2017 Gold Award

    I've done all of these, though boxing only a very tiny bit. All are good.

    Muay Thai has a lot of different strikes.

    Boxing generally does more footwork than Muay Thai, with a smaller number of strikes to learn and work on.

    BJJ is a whole different beast.
     
  9. baby cart

    baby cart Valued Member

    depends on how much you love your knees...
     
  10. Dylan9d

    Dylan9d Valued Member

    I think no one else can give you better advice then this.
     
  11. axelb

    axelb Master of Office Chair Fu

    If I had the ability to, I would do all!
    If you have to choose one, then check each school out; you'll often find you can get a trial lesson.
     
  12. Mitch

    Mitch Lord Mitch of MAP Admin

    The only real advice is try all 3.

    But otherwise, if you like punching, box. If you like grappling on the floor, BJJ. If you like throwing people and some grappling on the floor, do judo. :)
     
  13. Knee Rider

    Knee Rider Valued Member Supporter

    Tried any schools?
     
  14. Van Zandt

    Van Zandt Mr. High Kick

    The answer depends on your goals. What are you training for? Like others said, try 'em all and see which you like.
     
  15. Morik

    Morik Well-Known Member Supporter MAP 2017 Gold Award

    Ah sorry I somehow read Judo as Muay Thai.

    I personally like both grappling & striking, though they are quite a different experience to train in. You'll have to try out the classes, as others have said, and see what appeals to you.
    Training in BJJ or Judo is a very different experience (for me at least) than training in boxing or Muay Thai.
     
  16. Dead_pool

    Dead_pool Spes mea in nihil Deus MAP 2017 Moi Award

    Most big BJJ schools, also run Judo, wrestling, kickboxing and MMA classes.

    Aside from that it depends on what you enjoy and your physical state, BJJ is the least demanding of the choices, but its still physically demanding!
     
  17. unie01

    unie01 New Member

    Brazilian jiu-jitsu[​IMG]
     
  18. Anjelica

    Anjelica Banned Banned

    I would suggest you check out an MMA gym. Then you will be exposed to all of them.
     
  19. Monkey_Magic

    Monkey_Magic Well-Known Member

    Never mind sports like these, try a proper street fighting art like wing chun.

    Just kidding. I’ll get my coat ...

    As others have said, try all three and find out which you enjoy most.
     
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  20. Rachael Zane

    Rachael Zane Banned Banned

    Have you heard about MMA? if you are confused between various forms, you can go with mixed martial arts.
     

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