What is the best form of MMA to learn first? (muay thai or BJJ)

[B3ast]

This may has been asked already, (sorry i am new) but i am thinking of starting one of these styles. I am leaning on the Muay Thai. My main concern is losing muscle. Opinions?

[ThunderHumper]

id do muy thai cuz its either kick ass or get your ass kicked. or greco roman wrestling. just pick one that sounds appealing to you, its a hobby so do one you like

[B3ast]

id do muy thai cuz its either kick ass or get your ass kicked. or greco roman wrestling. just pick one that sounds appealing to you, its a hobby so do one you like

First off, love the user name man! And, thanks for the solid advice. I just am concerned with losing muscle but it probably will not happen depending on how i eat!

[Rodja]

Neither. Wrestling.

[jimbuick]

Neither. Wrestling.

This.

I enjoyed MT while I did it (was not fond of BJJ) but to this day I regret not wrestling in my offseason from football.

[Jiigzz]

Jiu Jitsi + wrestling.

[iwamij10]

From my experience in the world of Mixed Martial Arts; boxing and wrestling are the go to due to what each teaches you. I myself don't have much training in wrestling just BJJ and Judo. Striking martial arts depends on your build.

[B3ast]

Muay thai has been suggested by most! I am suprised

[iwamij10]

It just depends on the gym you decide to train at and your reach. But if you find a martial art that strikes interest I say do it. Striking is just a preference.

[B3ast]

Thanks

[iwamij10]

No worries.

[Jiigzz]

Muay thai has been suggested by most! I am suprised

One guy suggested it? Lol. Pick one then join a gym or dojo that specializes in whatever you pick.

[vidapreta]

Neither. Wrestling.

The Gracies would disagree..lol

[Rodja]

The Gracies would disagree..lol

20 years ago. Times have changed and modern MMA is dominated by wrestling. Even BJJ has deep roots in catch wrestling, which preceded the Gracies.

[vidapreta]

20 years ago. Times have changed and modern MMA is dominated by wrestling. Even BJJ has deep roots in catch wrestling, which preceded the Gracies.

I agree and know you're right... But 20 years ago is when I was awed by what I was seeing...

[Rodja]

I agree and know you're right... But 20 years ago is when I was awed by what I was seeing...

We all were. Rorion's live-action infomercial changed martial arts forever.

[vidapreta]

I would rather see someone get submitted with a Nice arm bar or a rear naked choked, then be held down the whole fight and getting hit with sloppy punches..

[niners4reggie]

I feel that wrestling is a great base to have, I also feel Bjj is a great add on. Striking is great but if you don't have a solid ground game you won't have much success.

[pampers938]

^^^^agreed!! Need to know what your doing on the floor unless you have dynamite in your hands!!

[AlexErdellan]

Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu are great. I always thought striking would be more useful but the last 2 real fights I've been in my grappling skills have been extremely useful to the point where I don't even have to worry about being hit. once you take an untrained person to the ground you can have your way with them. Keep in mind both of these incidents were self defense, I don't go around starting fights for no reason.