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    Grappling or Striking

    MMA have changed how people look at self defense. Most of us know this. Cross training has created new fighters with more complete abilities.
    Anyway, here's my question for those who have cross trained. I have done some taekwondo, karate and boxing ( most recently). I wouldnt claim proficiency in any of them as it has been quite some time. I've got the time and money for either judo or boxing. What would you guys go for? I am short and stocky at 5'4", 165lbs, and lift weights, so that weight has been going up.
    Any thoughts on which style would suit the build better? Or which would provide a better base until cross training can be done?


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    'rasslin!
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    grappling

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    For self defence?

    Boxing. Learn to hit f###ing hard. The streets are not the same as the arena.

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    Stupid question. Do what you enjoy the most.

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    It is not a stupid question if he is after a means to protect himself. What do you think he should do, merely be so happy that he smiles the threat away?

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    Both are good. He may as well toss a coin as long as he finds both acceptable and will train regularly.

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    Boxing makes sense to me. Was kind of curious about the height though as it makes me shorter than 99.9% of the guys out there. But I do have longer arms than normal. Perhaps with my build and a little more training though it would be a good idea to put the build to a good use through boxing.

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    it makes me shorter than 99.9% of the guys out there. But I do have longer arms than normal.
    Perhaps you should get a job as a chimp in a zoo?

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    Re: re

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    Perhaps you should get a job as a chimp in a zoo?
    They already tossed me for creating a disturbance with the other chimps.

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    I recommend getting the gracie self defense book and giving that a try.
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    Yes, buy two copies.

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    send one to me

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    Why, you'll just call it, me, and them 'Stupid posters'.

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    Its stupid to be a bjj troll. Thanks.

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