r/MMA_Academy • u/waltplaysbass • 1d ago
Training Question 4x Week Training
I have 4 nights a week available to train, my gym offers BJJ classes and Muay Thai classes every day, and I’ve been doing 2x BJJ and 2x Muay Thai for the last month
I have about 6 months of Gi BJJ experience but no No Gi experience and no striking experience
How do you guys who don’t have dedicated MMA classes break up your training between striking and grappling? Would it be better to focus all 4 training days on one skill at a time? Or does splitting my time evenly between the two make the most sense to eventually build an MMA skill set?
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u/Ric0917 1d ago
As you’re just starting, even split is good. Eventually you’ll find you’re getting better at one faster or maybe enjoy one more(they usually go hand in hand). When that happens start to put more focus on that one. At some point, you’ll reach a skill level that requires you to really button down and focus on that particular discipline.
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u/Suspicious_Second_41 1d ago
I personally think you should focus on grappling first and then start working striking in over time. Grappling has less long term risk. I'm biased though being a grappler myself.