Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu | Should I Train Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

[@haroldhicks3328]

I train both BJJ (gi/nogi) & Muay Thai. I did a year of BJJ before starting Muay Thai. It is a lot but I am having a blast and getting in great shape.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

That's awesome! Keep it going and enjoy the journey my friend.

[@Todo_fighting]

How is your clinch and takedown game?

[@orestesh6931]

Same here my friend, started with muay Thai and jumped to jiujitsu one year ago. Both disciplines are great for your health and mind.

[@Joru0906]

How do you train both? Split up the classes? Doesn’t it get confusing?

[@liambrunner3026]

@playthrough and mapping Muay Thai is like a mixture of kickboxing and regular boxing but with some variations in each

[@andressosa1504]

I do BJJ & Muay Thai and also working out at the gym, the end of the week I’m so dead tired but I love both !

[@rehanaiqbal4476]

Could we get in contact on insta ?

[@rehanaiqbal4476]

I would have some questions if U don’t mind

[@bigballsjimmysaville4206]

@@rehanaiqbal4476 🤨

[@Christian-tu1hy]

Hola, te puedo hacer unas preguntas? Gracias

[@F_Dot_]

Any advice? I'm thinking of doing both

[@blackstagalpha5797]

I'm 43 now I started with BJJ about 8 months ago and Muay Thai about 6 months ago. The gym I go to offers classes in both(Different instructors) .I'm more focused on BJJ but enjoy the the intense cardio and conditioning that Muay Thai offers .Great advice offered here in this video.Going to class consistently is key.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing and enjoy the journey! 🙏🏽

[@ceeIoc]

Any issues with injuries? I joined bjj last week at 44. My neck feels sore after my first class.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@ceeIoc you're neck will be sore frequently at the beginning. A lot of things will. Your body hasn't felt some strain and impact. the more consistent you are your body will become accustomed to it, but injuries are always prevalent. Just train and enjoy the journey and take those things as you can.

[@blackstagalpha5797]

@@ceeIoc I have that occasionally but mostly when the class is focused on neck techniques, also some of the younger guys have the same issue. Ask your Coach if he know some good neck conditioning drills .So no I don't have anything that I think is gonna stay with me forever but I do get hurt occasionally but we all do this knowing you are gonna experience pain at one point or another 🤣😂

[@drstrangeloop7820]

@@blackstagalpha5797thanks for sharing. I’m 43 and looking to start Muay Thai and perhaps at least some takedown defense. I used to be in many sports but I haven’t been doing much physically in a long time so it’s nice to hear that it’s still doable in our 40’s!

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

I've trained both, muaythai and ground grappling. Being a Thai, it was natural that I started with muaythai. Initially, I started with both ancient muaythai and sport muaythai. After only about 10 days, I really wanted to drop ancient muaythai, but hung on because I paid a full month tuition fee. What a waste of time and money. I started muaythai at Fairtex Bangplee at the age of 57, so physically, I wasn't up to rigour of training sport muaythai. Fortunately, I was taken care of by legendary Abhidej Sithirun and later by Nuengsiam Fairtex, aka the Rock. I trained at Fairtex for > 17 years, and moved camp to Sangmorakot Gym because of Covid 19. BJJ is not convenient to train in Thailand. Muaythai camps are available in tons. Nevertheless, Fairtex had an MMA competitor, who was kind enough to teach me one on one. I only trained once a week for about four months. Mainly to know how grappler would trap and take down adversary and several locks etc. I've already trained muaythai clinching, and am quite confident in taking care of myself. Here is yours truly doing muaythai padwork. Please bear in mind that I was 76++ years old when this clip was made. Also I'm not sport gifted, and never represent my high school sport team, A typical desk jockey you may say. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqeQp5WMZ5qGebM

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

@@boxing.ascetic I've nothing against BJJ, and it is a good supplement to muaythai. However, if you want to defend yourself, don't waste time money and effort with muay Boran. Teachers of muay boran do not have fight experience at professional level, nor have they produced professional fighter to fight at two leading muaythai stadiums.

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

@@lyssanch3096 I don't know what you're implying.

[@susannahbannon959]

Hi, what is the main difference between ancient and sport Muay Thai?

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

@@susannahbannon959 I'm going for my morning training. I'll reply this afternoon. About mid night Eastern Us time.

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

I'll give you a reply tomorrow.

[@pablotirado3993]

I have been training bjj for about 5 years (blue belt currently) and I'm thinking of adding muay thai 2-3 days a week to supplement my bjj training. My gym offers both martial arts (different instructors). My main interest is bjj but striking is just as important for self defense.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Try it out and see how it works with your schedule. Then once you find your balance in your training your on your way.

[@alvaromontemolli]

hi, did u ever get injured? I wanna train bjj, but im scared of injuries

[@pablotirado3993]

@@alvaromontemolli hi, yes unfortunately injuries are part of every combat sport. They can be minimized with weight training and selecting sparring partners that aren’t complete meat heads.

[@vnxdragon]

only people with cte train in bjj

[@IvanHernandez-e3t]

Yea man, I've been training BJJ for about 6 months, I want to incorporate Muay Thai as well tho, I have been doing 4 days a week of BJJ recently but want to incorporate 2-3 days of Muay Thai, any times/ Training splits?

[@misterabel_9017]

I'm starting Muay Thai soon. Wish me luck.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

hell yeah, brother! I'm excited for you! Have fun and get that training my man!

[@Fasmsmb]

When you love martial arts, the real problem (for me) its not the aport itself. Its that you have not enought time. And even if you have the time, your body probably would “stop” you. I do muay thai and boxing and crossfit, and I want to add BJJ but I have no time

[@haroldb.3092]

I'm considering doing BJJ and Muay Thai. 2x each. BJJ is on Monday and Friday. Where do you think I should fit in the muay thai and lifting? (I wonder if making Monday a double day is worth doing)

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I"m not sure what your personal schedule is or the schedule of your gym, but for me, and many of my students. We do multiple classes a day. I used to do three hours days. 1 hour Strength and Conditioning, 1 hour Muay Thai, and 1 hour BJJ or Nogi. Many of my student do two hour nights and squeeze their lifting in on other days or time slots. You'll have to play around with it all and see what works best for your personal schedule. I hope that helps.

[@KiL4Klondik3Bar]

I got my blue belt a couple months ago, and I wanted to improve my cardio and I’ve always wanted to do stand up last week I started Muaythai training, so my workouts are about six days a week I switch between BJJ, Muaythai, powerlifting, the MMA is for my cardio the lifting is for my strength, and that’s pretty much my schedule six days a week

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@KiL4Klondik3Bar I love it! have fun and keep training!

[@KiL4Klondik3Bar]

@@Krufessor_Rad Absolutely, I want to tell you what got me into martial arts but it would have to be over a DM

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@KiL4Klondik3Bar okay, no prob. You can email me or hit my instagram and message me there. I would love to hear your story.

[@SkeenDogger]

Great video I'm 41 years old and have never trained. I've always been into bodybuilding and look like a formidable opponent. The fights I've been in were against people with no training. I know when I go to the gym I'd get wrecked. What I want is to get my seven year old son into training and I want to do it with him. My boy is seven. I decided to enroll in an MMA gym that specializes in Brazilian Jujitsu. My wife wanted Karate but i think that woukd be less beneficial.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Good. I’m sure you and your son will enjoy the journey. Funny coincidence. That’s how I got started almost 14 years ago. I needed to get my so. Into martial arts and took him to a MMA gym to do Muay Thai and BJJ. It changed our lives.

[@JeffDrennen]

Thanks for the advice. I have been thinking about getting back into martial arts. I used to study Taekwondo a long time ago, and I just found out that there is a school that trains in multiple martial arts and the two I was most interested in was Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. Thanks again.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting on the video. Glad you're doing to get back into training. Enjoy the journey.

[@loristnorton3723]

I am currently training in muay thai and I'm scouting for good judo club options if I can't find any I'll settle with bjj.

[@Sunyayana]

Great video. This was how I found your channel, actually. I've always been a striker at heart, but I do have a good body and mind for grappling. I enjoy JJ and wrestling very much. In fact, my most recent plan (which I decided to abandon - more on that later) was to do striking, wrestling, and JJ/Judo as a kind of holy trinity. Well, things changed. I realized that I would HAVE to devote about 1/3 of my total training time to each of those, and end up a jack of all trades, master of none. At this point, I have been focusing on my grappling for about a year, and started to edge closer to an "average blue belt" level, and learning fundamental wrestling skills as well. However, I've decided to focus on competitive Muay Thai - my favorite art and sport - because I've always wanted to fight in a ring. I had been preparing for MMA prior to that - which was why I got into grappling in the first place - but then realized that I didn't actually enjoy MMA all that much. At least, not before I got the love for pure striking out of my system. With about a 97% focus on just striking and only grappling on the odd day out, my Muay Thai skills are improving rapidly. There's not doubt that my grappling is probably stagnating, if not even deteriorating. I've made my peace with that, and have no regrets. Whatever we choose, there are sacrifices to be made. Firas Zahabi talks about doing Muay Thai and BJJ concurrently, and putting in 200% of the work as everyone else doing a single discipline. However, this would be impossible if we consider what ELITE athletes in dedicated, singular sports are putting in - they're training multiple times a day, in a SINGLE art - the equivalent of Firas's 200%. So, in reality, there is no 200%. We have finite energy, time, and recovery. Even if you're a MMA savage, and putting in 5 hour training days, 6 days a week for striking and grappling, there will be strikers doing 5 hours a day of pure striking, and grapplers doing 8 hours a day of pure grappling. Meaning that you will NEVER be as skilled in those areas as the people who specialize. But, does that matter? It really shouldn't if your goals and intentions are clear to yourself. If they're not, you need to meditate upon your life and just what you want out of it. What do you love? Until there is crystal clarity, you might end up experimenting. But once you find your target... laser-focus on that, whatever it is, and fucking go for it! Work towards your passions and what the heart desires. And when the desire changes, you can change, too. Nothing is set in stone, and nothing is permanent.

[@holdenjohanson]

Great insight

[@Klarified01]

Nice video. Thanks :) I have a good opinion now. I'll start muay thai, then may start to learn jiu jitsu

[@Krufessor_Rad]

thank you for the feedback

[@Barisdagame]

Why does no one ever think about just doing both its gonna be a crazy schedule but y not?

[@tcwarnaar]

I started BJJ recently, right after having my second child. I want to learn both skills to be able to protect the family if need be. I have to do my strength and mobility training too, so only 2x a week BJJ and 1x kickboxing is realistic. Would you say that I would be wasting my time doing one of these 1x a week? I feel like it would be most fun to do both, but in BJJ there is also a lot of pressure to train as often as you can.. Any advice?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

If you're doing it at all. It's not a waste of time. Any time you can invest is better than not doing it all. Keep going. It may take a little longer but that's just fine. We all have our own paths to follow. Get the time where you can and enjoy the training.

[@JEFFMAN90]

I first started training in Muay Thai back in 2016 and then started training in BJJ in 2022. I’m gonna start focusing more on BJJ because I actively compete in it. So im gonna be training Muay Thai once every other week doing double classes.

[@Viking.voyage]

I’m currently training BJJ 5x a week. I wanted to know if I added Muay Thai into my schedule and did 3x week Muay Thai and 3x in BJJ (two separate schools), is enough to progress in both arts? Or should I mainly focus on one while supplementing with the other; like 4x a week of one and 2x a week of another? Any response will be greatly appreciated, thank you!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Both sound good. It’s mainly about how you can balance them. So go with what you can implement into your life smoothly. That way it doesn’t cause stress and you won’t have any interruptions in your training.

[@JonnaaM]

Hey Krufessor. I am considering trying these two sports. However, I am worried about cauliflower ear, specifically from BJJ. I notice that most people who've done it for a while have them. I've read that head gear helps, but almost no one uses them. Do you use head gear?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Cauliflower ear is a lingering factor, but it's not guaranteed on either end. No guarantee it will happen and no guarantee it won't. I've been grappling for over 12 years and I do not have it. I know so many team mates and black belts who don't have it either. But I have a white belt who just got it recently during a hard roll, so I think it may depend on the person and how their body reacts to the friction and other factors. I currently roll with a headgear and I do fine with it. I do it because I must wear goggles because I have prosthetics in both my eyes. Another story for another time. If I didn't have to wear the goggles I wouldn't wear it, but if it makes you feel safer and you truly are afraid of the potential of cauliflower ear, than wear it and don't care what anyone else is doing or saying about it. If you want to do it, do it! and fall in love with it, it truly can be life changing for so many people.

[@burn5011]

As a rugby player, wearing head gear doesn’t really help. I personally don’t have it, but I know some people who do have it. It’s kind of a lottery tbh man

[@RoswellianGeorgia]

Usually comes from wrestlers. When your ear starts to hurt it's a sign you need to position your head better or take a break.

[@OhYaSure]

Yer a good professor! I can tell by your comments! Keep it up!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words.

[@GerardMacapagal]

I did JiuJitsu for 3 months in total and I loved it.. But due to my injuries while sparring someone a lot heavier than me, I had a hard time learning sweeps when I left, I am planning to start my Muay Thai training to try it since I have a boxing and Taekwondo background.. Will some techniques in Muay Thai help my skills in doing sweeps?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Not necessarily and not directly. Sweeps are crucial in BJJ and really dialing in the technique and rolling to learn how to manipulate a persons weight and when to do it is crucial. But clinching can help with the learning to move people around a bit. But it’s different on the mats. When seeking improvement in a particular move or set of moves in a martial art, training that move in that style is the only true way to improve in it.

[@TacticalViper6]

I did Muay Thai for full one year and now I'm just starting out Jiujitsu for a month. But I'm not sure if it helps in any self defense. Currently looking on Krav Maga but unsure if its useful. Any tips?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I personally believe Muay Thai and BJJ to be the ultimate combination. I've said in other videos. It's best to know how to protect yourself and fight on your feet and on the ground as most fights end up there.

[@TacticalViper6]

@@Krufessor_Rad Great advice 👍 will continue to train hard 🔥

[@TY0048]

What would you suggest - doing Muay Thai and BJJ or MMA and BJJ as I want to be an all round fighter

[@Krufessor_Rad]

MMA is a mix of disciplines by definition. So picking a striking style and grappling will prepare you for MMA. Just doing MMA as a whole can leave you mediocre in all of them. It’s good to have one or two primary skill sets going in. Just my two cents.

[@TY0048]

@@Krufessor_Rad ok ,thank you for the fast reply ! Muay Thai and BJJ is it then !

[@TY0048]

I will probs start off doing Muay Thai first then when I want to work on my graphing and ground game will do BJJ

[@JEFFMAN90]

​@@TY0048 when I first got into martial arts I started doing Muay Thai first and then added BJJ 6 years later. I think I might stop doing Muay Thai once I get my blue belt in BJJ because I actively compete in local BJJ tournaments and never competed before in Muay Thai.

[@josephtucker7309]

Would you say 2x week or Muay Thai and bjj is enough to make good progress or would that be slow progress?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

you'd definitely make progress because you're consistently going at least 2xs a week. if that's what you can manage that will work. Of course if you're putting more time in you may progress faster, but do what you can and be consistent and patient and you will get where you want to be.

[@healthnews2002]

Brother for fight like (no rules) what will be best for winning it?? Judo /Kung fo/Muai Thai /jujitsu.... Or you can just say multiple in these category will learn them all!!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

My thoughts are that you should be able to fight on your feet and on the ground. Which is why I choose Muay Thai and BJJ. You want to be prepared for wherever the fight may go.

[@guns5guns531]

Muay thai is best in real situation without rules.coz u can use elbow and knees to crack their skull.brutal

[@andyyanchan]

Thanks for the video. Im in a similar position as most of the other commentors. Blue belt in jitz training 5-7 days per week. Wanting to get into MT. The idea of cutting back on jitz for MT is tough but I may just bite the bullet. Thanks for the insight on it w this video!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

😊🙏🏽

[@rott]

I box and muay... I don't know why but JJ was the most tiring. Coach said relax but it was hard to do.

[@marinosath4099]

How can you both Muay and box? They are not completely different like BJJ, but similar enough that I would assume what you learn from one contradicts what you learn from the other.

[@stephirothd7651]

I can currently only choose one. I'm 42 with arthritis in my back and I want to learn a martial art and strengthen my body and mind, and ultimately be able to keep my child safe and protect myself from attack. Since I can only choose one, what would you recommend to someone with my needs?

[@geocountriesstudios26]

Bjj

[@stephirothd7651]

@@geocountriesstudios26 I went with Muay Thai after 😄. I love it!

[@사라-t9g]

I did karate few classes and loved it but I want something that helps me fight an opponent more. Like something that would help me defend myself by punching the opponent or escape someone holding me tightly. Idk if I should continue karate or try JJT or MT.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I feel BJJ and MT are more pragmatic in that regard. You should strongly consider them both.

[@burn5011]

Karate only really works if both participants know karate. If you want to defend yourself in a street fight, a combo of kick boxing and wrestling is your best option. Street fights are messy and unfair. Also be wary that if you’re trained and the other person isn’t, even if they started it, if you do more damage to them, you’re liable. If you’re trained your hands are considered weapons lmao So be sure not to escalate the fight

[@Wofie224]

Whcih one is better? Jui jitsu or muay thai? I can only choose 1 and I want to choose right

[@Krufessor_Rad]

There is no "right" one for any one person because it comes down to what "you" really want to learn. This is why I chose both. I don't believe in knowing how to fight on the feet if I don't know how to fight on the ground, but what fits you? Would you prefer learning the striking or learning the ground fighting. You really have to ask yourself, or try both and then decide which one you like more.

[@ABCDEF-uz9fd]

how is kickboxing different from muay thai?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

traditionally, there are no knees, elbows, or clinching in kickboxing. Some promotions allow knees and even a one handed clinch, but that's by promotion. Muay Thai uses all 8 points of contact and clinches and sweeps. I train and teach muay thai because I'd rather know how to use all my weapons in striking and be okay if I have to limit myself to a couple instead of only knowing how to use a couple when I may need to use them all. I hope that makes sense. Thank you for the question.

[@ABCDEF-uz9fd]

@@Krufessor_Rad Thank you, got me considering Muay thai now. 🐅😌

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@ABCDEF-uz9fd never a bad choice my friend.

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

@@Krufessor_Rad Thai knee includes clinching, which is considered another martial art that blends well with striking, similarly BJJ. Muaythai + BJJ should have you covered in most cases.

[@M_El-w8i]

I'm 33. Am I too old for MT or BJJ?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I started at 31. That was 14 years ago. It changed my life completely.

[@M_El-w8i]

@@Krufessor_Rad I'm a petite woman. Does size matter?

[@M_El-w8i]

@@Krufessor_Rad I'm really interested in Muay Thai for self defense.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@M_El-w8i not at all. Just make sure you find the right gym with the culture that will ensurey our safety and an environment conducive to learning.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@M_El-w8i try out some classes and find a good fit for your needs.

[@IvanHernandez-e3t]

I am thinking of doing 2 hour workout days and Sunday doing Yoga. I am thinking of BJJ Monday-Thursday (2 no gi, 2 gi), 3 Muay Thai (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)

[@ZEBULON181]

Both?

[@rotten9179]

My academy offers both, muay thai classes are after bjj. People tend to workout hard as fuck and function normal, for example triathletes, so i think this shouldn't be a problem ;)

[@cruz6792]

Ive done muay thai now i want to add grappling into my arsenal but should i do mma grappling or a gym where they only teach bjj?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

My suggestion is to learn actual BJJ.

[@cruz6792]

Okay i will thx bro

[@shaunhunter7474]

What's your opinion on Sambo? What goes well with Sambo?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

although I'm not fully familiar with the finer details of Sambo. I do believe it has striking and grappling.

[@shaunhunter7474]

@@Krufessor_Rad What goes good with Sambo?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@shaunhunter7474 I’m not sure sir. I’m not very familiar with Sambo. If you want to try Sambo to better understand it’s base and then maybe add some accessory skills you feel would compliment it.

[@richardperez7764]

Sambo is a well-rounded discipline. The problem is that most schools teach a watered-down version. If you find a good school, commit.

[@trorisk]

For me the question would be more sambo or BJJ?

[@Unreal890]

Sambo

[@trorisk]

@@Unreal890 I think so too.

[@rl_31123]

Any teachers or schools you recommend in Vegas?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I like Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu. It’s run by a great guy, Sim Go. But I don’t know if they have a Muay Thai program and I’m not familiar with any MT schools out there.

[@rl_31123]

@@Krufessor_Rad Thanks so much

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@rl_31123 you're welcome, sir.

[@marcusbustos2476]

My only problem is that the classes are so damn expensive, over $100 a month is just something i cant afford.. what are my options

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Training costs, unfortunately, and if you want good training with great coaches you will just have to pay the price when you can. It's like anything else in that way. If you want something you have to pay for it, and you get what your pay for in many places. Being "self-taught" is not a thing when it comes to these martial arts. You can learn some things online to maybe get a workout in, but true technique and learning requires decent coaches and knowledgeable training partners. If you truly want to get into it you may have to wait until you can handle the financial part of it.

[@Kinjo7]

Do you think it's possible for someone to train 2 martial arts when you're super busy with a family

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I do. I did it for 8 years before quitting my career a few years ago. Find a gym that has a schedule that works for you and has both styles in house so you only have to go to one place. Then organize and make the time for yourself.

[@Kinjo7]

@@Krufessor_Rad Thanks for the reply. I'm training in BJJ because the club is 5 mins from my work and fits my lunchtime break perfectly. But what I really want to do is Muay Thai. There's another club 10 mins from home that train at night. I want to go twice a week to both, but I worry I won't make meaningful progress in either and perhaps should dedicate 3 x a week to one. I'm busy with young kids, business, etc. and don't have time to train as much as I did when I was younger. But, my main reason is fitness and fun. I think the combo would be pretty badass too

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@Kinjo7 yeah, the combo is pretty awesome. You don't have a particular timeline so just train as much as you can were you can and don't worry about the speed of progress. Take it all in bite by bite. You have time to become great at both if you so choose. some people stick to one for a bit so they feel pretty good before becoming a beginner in the other. That's another option. I say balance however you can and in a way that works for you as to not bring imbalance to your life. I hope you can find a way and I wish you luck on your journey.

[@Kinjo7]

@@Krufessor_Rad thank you so much for the reply! After thinking more about it, I'm going to try and dedicate a block of time to BJJ and get a bit more comfortable with it. I used to box and do karate so I've got some basic striking skills I can keep sharpening at home. Might put MT on hold for just a little bit longer. Thanks again, love your content. Very inspirational. OSS!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@Kinjo7 Thank you very much, sir. OSS

[@SelinaBorquez]

This was a great video and I appreciate you sharing all of this information. I live in Boulder County, is there any school in this area you'd recommend? Thanks again!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Thank you for the feedback. My friends own Tran's martial arts up there, but I don't believe they have BJJ. but if you're looking for striking and fitness and a family community, they are a a wonderful place. If you want BJJ and MT in a more competitive setting, there is a Easton's up there as well. If you're ever in the area, stop by my spot and get some work with us. We'd love to have you. Train hard and have fun!

[@valentinramos6341]

Can the body resist to both activities?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

do you mean, can the body handle both activities? if so, yes, it certainly can.

[@TheKiddOnDrums]

Great info man

[@Krufessor_Rad]

thank you.

[@matthewburns8191]

I seriously can't choose

[@Krufessor_Rad]

don't choose. Do them both. Dabble a little and maybe one will pull to the forefront. In the meantime, just get training and have fun.

[@ItsBooker]

I wanna do both but there’s a Muy Thai gym that only does that and BJJ schools that only do that. I have been told all the MMA gyms around me aren’t as good I have a wrestling base but no striking experience idk which to pick

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I'd try a trial at both spots and decide which you like. The style and the gym culture. This way you can best decide which will cultivate a great learning environment for you. After while you can look to expand and try the other.

[@Daring2Win]

I needed this! I've wanted to learn both for a while. THANK YOU!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

🙏🏽

[@thatboihydrad7134]

Can you train both at the same time?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

that's covered in detail in the video. My final recommendation is that you train both at the same time.

[@_zee.starrr_]

Putting both together would be good I am going to try both

[@Krufessor_Rad]

You're doing to love it! Good on you.

[@iROChakri]

Striking primary, ground fight (preferable take down defense) secondary.

[@OhYaSure]

Imo, this is backwards. Chances are your strikes aren’t going to do enough damage, and then you’re on the ground where you actually have high percentage submission options. Especially against an untrained opponent. Submitting someone on the ground is way easier than knocking them out on their feet.

[@OhYaSure]

And let’s be real, most people don’t have knock out power, even if you can connect. You don’t need power to choke or break someone’s arm

[@iROChakri]

@@OhYaSure You actually do need power to break someones. Thats why even un wrestling or BJJ or any grabbing competition, there are weight categories. I cant imagine a 18 years old skinny person breaks a strong adult's arm but I can see a 18 years old skinny person groin kick or even headbutt and knockout a strong adult 🤷‍♂️

[@iROChakri]

@@OhYaSure Submitting is easier than steiking efficiently for sure and thats why fights do go down on a ground. However Bruce lee already proved that if you are a proficient striker, you absolutely dont have to take fights on the ground. Though this means anything goes.

[@thebookwaswaybetter2827]

What do you guys eat to be able to maintain both of these and lifting???

[@Krufessor_Rad]

sometimes, everything. lol, but seriously, just eat clean and keep a decent amount of calories coming to maintain your energy. I go for high protein and low carb. I try to keep my sugars low as well.

[@rehanaiqbal4476]

@@Krufessor_Rad I’m 15 180cm and only 60kg I gained 4kg in 2 weeks(55.30-.59.70kg)I eat 3500-5000kcal now and I hit the gym too since 2 weeks I wanna start with both bjj and muay thai Is it too much or would I make it with good discipline

[@rehanaiqbal4476]

Would love too get a message :)

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@rehanaiqbal4476 yes, if you can meet the time commitments and be disciplined, there is no reason you couldn't do both.

[@josephsteephen1182]

Taekondo with judo ? Any good?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

opinions and flavors vary. In my limited knowledge of those two martial arts, I would say no. but that's just my opinion.

[@josephkelly6681]

Get a blue belt and then MT.

[@guns6103]

I want to get into muay thai I want to be a striker just gotta find a gym that teaches it.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I hope you can find a great gym to train at. Be sure to shop around and find one that fits the culture you are looking for.

[@Menstral]

More cathartic for him than informative for me

[@C0d0ps]

11:00 TLDR do both

[@Nazirite_SouL]

starting muy thai in October. mainly a self trained boxer.

[@Krufessor_Rad]

Very exciting! Enjoy the journey!

[@SINdaBlock411]

neither, just do Bujinkan, jutaijutsu and dakentaijutsu are superior anyway and don't even get me started on the weapons

[@ashleybellmyer5889]

You might have talked me into trying BJJ. Thanks for video!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

nice! we're here whenever you are ready to try it.

[@jaredcoleman9313]

Did you ever start bjj?

[@cam-inf-4w5]

This is exactly my mentality...but im also poor and only want to learn for self defense and not get a black belt held over my head for years so boss man can make more money

[@emersonr7481]

Can't afford to do both. Just bought a house.

[@sonofthunder5574]

I wish you could be my teacher to start!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

thank you very much. That is very kind, and I hope you find a quality instructor who can ensure you enjoy the journey.

[@andre.monteiro2308]

BJJ . Muay Thai is great martial art , powerful and effective but... what will happen when someone grabs you and take you to the ground? Muay Thai will be useless. So BJJ is the superior art there , you will fell more comfortable and confident if you have some ground technique. And you can learn to punch and kick alone , shadow boxing and bag work . BJJ you will need a partner so I take BJJ.

[@alldarin1464]

Bjj is good. But what if after going to the ground, someone interfere to the fight and starts kicking your head?

[@andre.monteiro2308]

even if you know muay thai or bjj it is best not to get involved in a street fight just avoid and walk away unless you don’t have any choice. But I will choose always BJJ over Muay Thai for training, that’s my opinion , I fear more a BJJ guy than a Muay Thai guy

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Why do fear a BJJ guy mor than a Muy Thai guy? O would think on the street someone who could stand and use all eight limbs plus clinching and sweeping is more dangerous. In a cage fight of course the grappler will be more dangerous because the fight goes longer and ends up on the ground. On the street though can you explain why a BJJ grappler is more dangerous than a Muy Thai guy please?

[@andre.monteiro2308]

@Jake Collins lol I Had a sparring the other day and I did very well, so I will continue training alone but anyway thank you for your tip

[@praxseb4317]

Muay Thai facing 2 people on a street can fuck them both up. A BJJ guy facing more than one person in any scenario is completely fucked

[@jennd8165]

Awesome!

[@Krufessor_Rad]

thank you

[@robertlutumba]

Im 46 years old, do you think its too late to start muay tai?

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@robertlutumba absolutely not. I am 43. I did an entire video about starting in your 40's. check it out. Thank you for the comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oavMqIZva5iqbNk

[@robertlutumba]

Thank you Radcliff

[@Krufessor_Rad]

@@robertlutumba you're welcome

[@xNinjaPowerz]

just do MMA lol they do wreslting, BJJ, muay Thai, boxing

[@Krufessor_Rad]

I started in MMA. What ends up happening is all you train is "MMA" you get pieces of all of those things and end up mediocre at them all, but not truly skilled at any particular one. Unless you put more time into one of them specifically. Many fighters pinpoint a primary skill or skills they prefer or came into the training with and sharpen it and train it more often on the side keeping it sharper than their MMA training as a whole. If that makes sense. Like the MMA fighter who goes regularly to BJJ class, or does a lot of striking with their coach or many have a completely separate striking coach with a specific style. Boxing, Muay Thai, etc. MMA is not a martial art. It's a mixture of martial arts. Many fighters enjoy doing specific martial arts but if they wish to do MMA they must them train MMA to learn to blend them all together. That's my experience with it. Thank you for the comment. 🙏

[@wizrom3046]

You should do bodybuilding. If you want to be seriously dangerous, that is.

[@OhYaSure]

You forgot the /s lol Body builders get wrecked in BJJ when they first show up, and unless they learn how to use their body athletically they will be doomed by fatigue and non-functional strength

[@wizrom3046]

@@OhYaSure "when they show up" lol. I'm not talking about polite wrestling on a padded mat, in the real world fight where men are trying to kill each other size, strength, speed, aggression win the day.

[@JEFFMAN90]

Bodybuilders can't fight for shit 😂😂😂

[@Westcoast10]

I hope you’re trolling 😂 some body builder came into my jiu jitsu gym once and got taken down by someone still in high school 😂

[@wizrom3046]

@@Westcoast10 yeah again, you are talking about polite wrestling... In a REAL WORLD FIGHT having massive strength and physical integrity rules. There is a reason that pro fights have weight classes lol