What do you think is more valuable to a promising BJJ white belt?

Question

I take Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes 3 times a week and show alot of potential. I also have boxing classes twice a week and a mixed Martial Art class once a week

So whats your opinion. I have My choice of Judo or Kickboxing on Thursdays both for no more money then I'm spending now. A good grappler should go with Judo right. My goals are keeping MMA open as a future goal and being a good fighter in general where ever I go

Answer 1

i second the judo choice. there are 3 general ranges of fighting: striking, clinching/takedowns, and ground

boxing will give you good stand up. brazilian jiujitsu will give you good ground work. judo will compliment the two providing you with good takedown(and takedown defense) skills.

in my opnion that will benefit you the most right now. after a lil while when you get somewhat proficient in boxing i would go the kickboxing/muay thai route(you gotta learn knees elbows and kicks...a lot of the times a good boxer will have trouble defending leg kicks since they havent been train for it and a good kick/thai boxer will weaken your legs lessening your ability to move and put proper power in your punches)

Answer 2

If your taking Bjj then take the kick boxing.  It works on your endurance and strength. Teaches you about how to take a punch/kick. Plus judo is'nt all that great in MMA, the Bjj is crucial,and you've got that.

Good luck with everything!

Answer 3

My opinion - Judo would be perfect.  You have boxing for strikes.  Judo will be good for the standing clinch, throws, takedowns, and submissions, and BJJ would work great with all that.  

90% of MMA leg strikes are low kicks and inside knees which you can learn pretty quickly - it's Muay Thai 101, and I'd bet you cover that in your MMA classes.

I would definitely support the BJJ with Judo if you are going to add in another level of training.  

Answer 4

Another vote for Judo.

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