What’s practical and effective for self defense?

  • SorosFootSoldier [he/him, they/them]
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    89 months ago

    Is it wise to cross train BJJ with a striking martial art like kickboxing or muay thai? Seems like most pro fighters cross train. Might be worth it for the OP.

    • hypercracker [he/him]
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      119 months ago

      Sure but if you spar you’re gonna get head trauma, and practicing techniques without sparring against a resisting opponent is not worth it IMO.

        • hypercracker [he/him]
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          89 months ago

          Up to your risk tolerance. With the discovery of CTE we know that repeated minor head trauma still causes long-term problems. IMO it’s too easy to overdo it especially once the blood gets pumping. I’ve gone to more BJJ classes than I can count thinking “ah I have a few injuries, I’ll just roll light” and then it turns into repeated deathmatches.