Martial arts- what do u think of this theory?

Question

if u practice taekwondo, boxing and BJJ u get great kicks, great punches, and good grappling. this means if u meet someone in a fight u have the best of 3 worlds?

Answer 1

This is exactly what I study - I did TKD first, so my kicks are solid.    Later, I discovered that I didn't have much upper body defense - so I studied boxing, jeet kun do and kickboxing.  I feel like a really strong striker, but I don't have much ground game, so I've just started with BJJ/submission wrestling.  

It happens that the school I'm at also focuses on Muay Thai for standup/striking.  I really like the Muay Thai, because in traditional TKD and boxing you stand with one leg way in front of the other - that leaves the leg open for a shot/takedown.  Muay Thai stance is more square, so the center line is open, but less likely to get caught in a takedown attempt.

All in all I like the 3 you list as a combination for a well-rounded fighter.  I would say that there are dozens of combinations to become well rounded, but what you list just happens to work for me, although I'll probably continue to add to my personal skill set.

Good question!  

Answer 2

Tae Kwon Do is ok, but too many of the kicks in their repitoire requires spins and inefficient footwork. I'd stick with any other kickboxing art. kyokushin karate, muay thai, american kickboxing, just to name a few off the top of my head.

Answer 3

I would agree, but it all depends on the type/quality of training you are getting.  

Answer 4

sounds more likely that you'd become a "jack of all trades..master of none"  Its better to specialize in whatever art that best suits your style and supplement it with another.  

Answer 5

I think you have a good plan, but I would choose Muay Thai over Tae Kwon Do, as it has harder kick that are still relatively fast and you also will learn to throw some mean elbows and the hardest knees in the world.  I personally would also do Japanese style Jujitsu, Judo, or Sambo instead of BJJ.  It ONLY teaches grappling, but you cannot grapple unless you can get your opponent down, which all of these would teach you, especially Judo.  Wrestling would also be helpful as an addition to any of the grappling arts.

Answer 6

It depends in how hard you train in each.

Answer 7

You will do what you put your best efforts into without thinking about in a sudden sneak attack .Face offs are another thing altogether were you get some leeway to plan your next move.

That's how muscle memory and trained reflex works .To be prepared for both eventualitys I would advise putting most effort into BJJ or similar method.

Answer 8

I think that is a great combo.  I would get a foundation in one of them first, then add the other two in.

Anti Thesis, it is a common misconception due to the "tough" reputation of Kyokushin, but the kicks in Kyokushin Karate are almost identical to the kicks in Tae Kwon Do.  The founder of Kyokushin grew up in Korea during Japanese occupation of Korea and Kyokushin is heavily influenced by Tae Kyon, the forefather of modern Tae Kwon Do.  Kyokushin has many spinning and jumping kicks, just like TKD.

James

Answer 9

Good all around combination, however the biggest thing would be how well you could put them all together and inti grate them. if you have to think too much while transitioning ranges, no matter what you have it will be ineffective.

Answer 10

I would choose Muay Thai and Kick Boxing over Tae Kwon Do and Boxing, and along with Brazilian Jujitsu, I would prefer learning Jujitsu, Judo, Sambo, and Wrestling.

I actually tried all the things I just mentioned and without a doubt, it's definitely was a very good thing for me that I learned different types of styles for ground games, and different types of styles for stand-ups. And when it comes to stand-up, both Kick Boxing and Muay Thai did prove to be the two best styles for stand-up. But I lately also prefer Karate after watching Lyoto Machida and watching Glaube Feitosa's kicks.

Answer 11

Well if you had taekwondo and boxing, you would need to bridge the gap... Kickboxing would be a better option than both of them alone