Is learning BJJ and Muay Thai at the same time a good idea?

I would think so, given enough time and energy. They are complimentary arts. BJJ focused on grappling and Muay Thai on striking. Just be aware of overtraining and repetitive stress injuries. read more

Yes since BJJ is a “Ground” Style and its emphisis on joint manipulation once on the ground and Muay Thai is a striking “"Stand Up” style which emphasizes punches, kicks, elbows and knees, you will have very little overlap training BJJ and Muay Thai at the same time. read more

Yes it is a good idea but there are also a few pitfalls. Mainly because there is very little redundancy meaning that you can use nearly all of the techniques you learn from both in one another. The major difference between Judo and BJJ is the ruleset but both are the same base martial art that evolved to become different sports. read more

Im 13 years old, and want to start getting a lot more skilled at fighting due to my environment at school. After some research and watching UFC, it seems like Muay Thai and BJJ are the basics all of the fighters use. read more