Muay Thai is fundamentally stand-up striking combat while BJJ is ground fighting grappling combat. Muay Thai basics may be picked up very quickly, but both systems are difficult to truly master without years of hard work and grit. They are both most effective in their respective arenas under their respective rules.

Should I do BJJ or Muay Thai?

While all aspects of fitness play a part in both sports, BJJ is more about strength and muscular endurance while Muay Thai is more on power and cardiovascular endurance. Muay Thai practitioners tend to be more lean while BJJ practitioners are more muscular.

Is BJJ the hardest martial art?

Four martial arts stand out for their black belt demands, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may be the most demanding. It takes the most amount of time and has the highest level of contact sparring.

What degree black belt is Keanu Reeves?

He has a lot of black belts. He has a 5th degree black belt in karate, an 8th degree black belt in Taekwondo, a 9th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under the Machados), AND a black belt in Judo. He even created his own martial art, Chun Kuk Do.

Does BJJ build muscle?

One of the major focuses of BJJ training as far as strength and conditioning goes, is its direct stimulation of the core muscles and hips. BJJ training develops your core muscles unlike any other martial art. Nevertheless, a multitude of BJJ drills and training exercises directly work on your core.

How long should you be a white belt in BJJ?

The bottom line: you can expect anywhere between 2 and 5 years of consistent training (3 days a week or more) from white to blue belt.

What color belt is Keanu Reeves?

Keanu is a Brazilian Jiu jitsu white belt practitioner. In addition, hes an honorary Judo black belt.

Is 30 too old to start Jiu-Jitsu?

Theres no right age to start training Jiu-Jitsu. Doesnt matter if you are a 5 years old child or already over 60, the gentle art has a lot to offer you. A huge part of new practitioners that join everyday at academies all over the globe, do it after hitting the 30-year-old mark.

Does Jiu Jitsu ruin your body?

BJJ is a brutal sport that will ruin your body. It is not good for you physically. If you want to get healthy you should do Yoga and mountain trekking or something.

Does no gi BJJ have belts?

The one thing many people find odd about the nogi only grapplers is that they are still awarded “belts”. The belt idea comes from traditional martial arts, which nogi only training really abandons. The Nogi only style is closer to wresting/catch wrestling in many ways than a traditional martial art.

How many days a week should I train BJJ?

If you are more experienced and crazy about Jiu-Jitsu, train three to four days a week. Three training sessions per week allow for proper recovery, a sustainable life balance, and steady progress.