BJJ or Muay Thai ? Or both

Swansea Osprey · 07-06-2012, 02:23 PM

Im 31 and not in bad shape ! I'm getting sick of doing the weights and can't stand running etc ! And the other day I thought fuck it I'm going to give BJJ or Muay Thai a go ! I've got two kids but I think I could still go about 3 times a week and still keep all of there activities going ! I'm not interested in fighting in competitions etc ( never say never though ) I just want to train and spar !

RJJFan · 07-06-2012, 03:12 PM

Depends which you like training more.

This:

http://media.nowpublic.net/images//e...d39cdbff53.jpg

or this:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DSq13fGvRf...ayJiuJitsu.jpg

The Spider · 07-06-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJJFan

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DSq13fGvRf...ayJiuJitsu.jpg

Lynchburg · 07-06-2012, 08:09 PM

Get down to Chris Rees son! They have some good boys there!

Lynchburg

Swansea Osprey · 07-06-2012, 09:12 PM

Lynchburg - yep that's where I would go and the Muay Thai just around the corner

boranbkk · 07-06-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJJFan

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DSq13fGvRf...ayJiuJitsu.jpg

^^^ That is classic!

As RJJ said it really depends on what suits you more.

Your own taste is key, what do you prefer watching? Who are your fight heros, strikers or grapplers?

As the man said do you prefer hitting or grabbing. Body shape and size can help you decide. Does yours suit MT ot BJJ? I personally think MT is a smaller man's sport, not sure about BJJ as I've never tried it, but it seems to accommodate big powerful guys pretty well.

You said running is an issue? Is that cos of dodgy knees if so maybe stay away form MT lots of wear and tear on the knees in MT. Running is pretty curical to MT as well. On the positve side MT training is second to none if you just wanna get fit, learn how to knock someone on thier arse with an elbow, and have a shit load of fun smashing things with your shins!

Can't speak for BJJ.

Swansea Osprey · 07-06-2012, 10:34 PM

Just doing it for fitness really ! No dodgy knees just find running soul destroying lol ! I'm 5'8" about 12 stone but could lose half to a full stone pretty easy with training !

boranbkk · 07-06-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Swansea Osprey

Just doing it for fitness really ! No dodgy knees just find running soul destroying lol ! I'm 5'8" about 12 stone but could lose half to a full stone pretty easy with training !

Lose the stone and you've got the cut of an MT warrior! (I'm 5'8 myself)

A bit of MT training, obviously it won't be like this in Wales but it shouldn't be too different either if it's a good gym.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTVnIDlYbXA[/ame]

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Muay Thai 3 times a week	1	20.00%
BJJ 3 times a week	1	20.00%
Muay Thai 2 times, BJJ 1 time a week	0	0%
BJJ 2 times, Muay Thai 1 time a week	1	20.00%
Too old get the golf clubs out lol	2	40.00%
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07-06-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
Swansea Osprey Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea , Wales Posts: 628 vCash: 1000	BJJ or Muay Thai ? Or both Im 31 and not in bad shape ! I'm getting sick of doing the weights and can't stand running etc ! And the other day I thought fuck it I'm going to give BJJ or Muay Thai a go ! I've got two kids but I think I could still go about 3 times a week and still keep all of there activities going ! I'm not interested in fighting in competitions etc ( never say never though ) I just want to train and spar !
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07-06-2012, 03:12 PM	#2
RJJFan Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8,854 vCash: 328	Re: BJJ or Muay Thai ? Or both Depends which you like training more. This: http://media.nowpublic.net/images//e...d39cdbff53.jpg or this: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DSq13fGvRf...ayJiuJitsu.jpg
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07-06-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
Lynchburg I worship Steven Tucker ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gloucester, England Posts: 4,844 vCash: 1449	Re: BJJ or Muay Thai ? Or both Get down to Chris Rees son! They have some good boys there! Lynchburg
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07-06-2012, 09:12 PM	#5
Swansea Osprey Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea , Wales Posts: 628 vCash: 1000	Re: BJJ or Muay Thai ? Or both Lynchburg - yep that's where I would go and the Muay Thai just around the corner
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07-06-2012, 10:34 PM	#7
Swansea Osprey Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea , Wales Posts: 628 vCash: 1000	Re: BJJ or Muay Thai ? Or both Just doing it for fitness really ! No dodgy knees just find running soul destroying lol ! I'm 5'8" about 12 stone but could lose half to a full stone pretty easy with training !
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