But let’s go through what your goals are first, as there are tons of martial arts out there, so picking the right ones is vital.
If your goal is to simply burn 1000 calories an hour while learning a new skill that could potentially save your life, than take a cardio kickboxing class. Every city has gyms that have Cardio Kickboxing classes, I would find a gym that trains pro MMA fighters, they tend to be the best.
Plus, Cardio Kickboxing involves you hitting a bag, but the bag doesn’t hit back. If you want to learn how to properly defend yourself (not just a tremendous workout), I would recommend something more integrated.
Kickboxing falls short, in that it doesn’t teach you how to effectively use knees/elbows or clinching in your fighting, it also doesn’t address what happens when you are taken to the ground in a fight, for that, you need wrestling/jiu jitsu.
I put a pretty heavy emphasis on using the Martial Arts that have proven effective in the UFC. In my opinion, all martial arts have a place in the world, but because I fight professionally, I feel I need to be versed in the hand-to-hand combat that has proven most effective amongst professionals.
These are most typically:
Brazilian jiu-jitsu: The art of submitting your opponent through chokes and joint locks
Muay Thai: "The art of eight points", de facto striking technique of the UFC, utilizes striking with fists, feet, knees and elbows, while also utilizing clinch work
Wrestling/Judo: The art of controlling your opponent through superior positioning
There is a reason these disciplines have proven most effective at the professional MMA level. Other martial arts are okay to try, but I would stick to the martial arts that the professionals use.
Most cities have MMA gyms that train pro fighters, if you're ever in Salt Lake City, UT, I'd check out Factum CrossFit and MMA.
Factum CrossFit and Mixed Martial Arts | www.factumutah.com | Jiu Jitsu | Muay Thai | MMA | CrossFit | Wrestling | Salt Lake City, Utah
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