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Originally Posted by oldbiker  Hello all,
I am a guy who’s not strong and not weak. And what I mean by that is that I can’t stand a fight, but at the same time I have a body with an average strength, if I may say so.
Now I’m 20, and turning 21 in Feb. 2010. Is it late to start training?
Also, I’ve been doing research on jujustu, karate, and other styles and I’m confused. I know that jujutsu is best for ground fighting and karate is best for striking. But to be clear my number one concern is to gain self confidence and the ability to defence my self against strong pple.
What opinions do you have guyz? What’s the style that would best fit my needs (gain confidence, self defence...)?
Is jujutsu particularly practical?
Can I start training in two styles at the same time?
Is training in mma is useful or should I train in pure styles?
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I've been in your shoes so here is my advice.
I would mix Jiu Jitsu with boxing and/or Muay Thai (a lot of schools offer all). 2 or 3 days a week JJ, with 2 or 3 striking sessions. You'll get in great shape in no-time and you'll know how to defend yourself for wherever a fight may go if you happen to get into one. Also, as you'll be in better shape and know how to fight, you'll be much more confident and much less likely to get into one.
Training in MMA is useful for the reason mentioned before. Plus it's a lot of fun.
By the way, most people have a preference for striking or grappling. Try out a few gyms in your area and see what you like best. Find that one that clicks with you.
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If you train as an amateur (ie less than 15-20 hours a week) any martial art will be impractical to defend yourself. Just, please, forget this. And if you think differently, I wont go to great length to convince you. I have had this debate before, and can't really be bothered.
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I have to disagree with this. If you take a guy and have him train 5 days a week (in a good style), 1 hr each day, he can get into really good shape in a short time. Put him against someone off the street and he should be able to dominate him or at the very least defend himself.
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Now, in this day and age, does it really matter?
What are the odds of you getting into a fight?
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Yes it does and it depends on where the person lives, his temperment, character, etc... Regardless of the fight aspect, there are the benefits of greater relaxtion, improved health, stronger body, stronger mind, and more.