How long does it take to get good at martial arts?

[CorinthianLOX]

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[Mess]

I've been doing MMA for a solid two months. There has been a great improvement.
My coaches are already signing me up to fights. It's all down to dedication.

 

[CorinthianLOX]

I've been doing MMA for a solid two months. There has been a great improvement.
My coaches are already signing me up to fights. It's all down to dedication.

Damn. You think that's a good idea? Do you have any prior martial arts experience?

 

[greycel]

Why do you want to become good?

 

[MtnLord]

Depends on how serious you're taking it, but probably like 6-8 months if you rly focus on one martial art

 

[CorinthianLOX]

Why do you want to become good?

I don't know. I just want to because it's fun.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

I've been doing MMA for a solid two months. There has been a great improvement.
My coaches are already signing me up to fights. It's all down to dedication.

bro 2 months isn’t enough to be considered good ngl. Ur coaches r probs dumb asf that’s so early.
I mean unless ur doing 4-5 sessions a week with 1:1 training u cannot go from untrained to fighting that soon

 

[CantStopTheMog]

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Depends which one, but to be “good” aka better than the average person in the sport 6-12 months of dedicated training

 

[CorinthianLOX]

bro 2 months isn’t enough to be considered good ngl. Ur coaches r probs dumb asf that’s so early.
I mean unless ur doing 4-5 sessions a week with 1:1 training u cannot go from untrained to fighting that soon

Yeah thats what I thought also. I hate when gyms just sign beginners to cage fights just like that.

 

[CorinthianLOX]

Depends which one, but to be “good” aka better than the average person in the sport 6-12 months of dedicated training

muay thai mma and bjj

 

[aklifaal]

just buy a gun boyo

 

[swt]

3 day

 

[CantStopTheMog]

Yeah thats what I thought also. I hate when gyms just sign beginners to cage fights just like that.

Yeah tbh some do genuinely do that, not because the fighter is good but to give them “experience”

muay thai mma and bjj

BJJ years.
Muay Thai 1.5 years
MMA depends on how good ur coaches r and what skill ur focusing on most.
If u train these like an animal obv less time but u have to learn all these skills over time and experience u cannot instantly be good in a few sessions

I’m qualified to say this as someone who has been doing combat spots for near a decade and has had multiple bouts

 

[CorinthianLOX]

Yeah tbh some do genuinely do that, not because the fighter is good but to give them “experience”

BJJ years.
Muay Thai 1.5 years
MMA depends on how good ur coaches r and what skill ur focusing on most.
If u train these like an animal obv less time but u have to learn all these skills over time and experience u cannot instantly be good in a few sessions

I’m qualified to say this as someone who has been doing combat spots for near a decade and has had multiple bouts

I'm thinking about grinding muay thai, bjj and probably mma also. The only problem is that in the summer I have to go to the army so I can't commit fully during my service time.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

I'm thinking about grinding muay thai, bjj and probably mma also. The only problem is that in the summer I have to go to the army so I can't commit fully during my service time.

I’d just do BJJ and MMA, rather than spending more money on shit you’ll learn in MMA from Muay Thai. Also I’d recommend boxing, easily the best striking sport (obv no legs but it’s a HUGE advantage hand to hand)

 

[CorinthianLOX]

Yeah tbh some do genuinely do that, not because the fighter is good but to give them “experience”

Doesn't heavy sparring give you the experience? If you spar alot and train alot then you will be ready imho, not if you go after 2 months or something like that.

 

[throwaway2]

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Depends on which martial art

 

[CorinthianLOX]

I’d just do BJJ and MMA, rather than spending more money on shit you’ll learn in MMA from Muay Thai. Also I’d recommend boxing, easily the best striking sport (obv no legs but it’s a HUGE advantage hand to hand)

Does muay thai and bjj complement each other well? Let's say you learnt both really well do you need to know mma? I'm just asking as a novice.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

Doesn't heavy sparring give you the experience? If you spar alot and train alot then you will be ready imho, not if you go after 2 months or something like that.

Nah, it’s different. Because even in hard sparring there is respect and comradery. In a fight u get nervous and it’s a fight to the death in ur own head. And shit can go wrong and nobodies there to save u

 

[CorinthianLOX]

Nah, it’s different. Because even in hard sparring there is respect and comradery. In a fight u get nervous and it’s a fight to the death in ur own head. And shit can go wrong and nobodies there to save u

What about fight camps?

 

[CantStopTheMog]

Does muay thai and bjj complement each other well? Let's say you learnt both really well do you need to know mma? I'm just asking as a novice.

yeah, you’ll still need a different stance from what I’ve heard, you’ll need more takedown and takedown defence experience then from what you’ll get in pure No Gi BJJ. You’ll also have to learn mma rules and shit

 

[CorinthianLOX]

just buy a gun boyo

I don't live in the USA

 

[CantStopTheMog]

What about fight camps?

gets u prepared but an actual fight is completely different, the nerves r insane. I’ve had over 30 fights in boxing alone and to this day I shit myself before each one and can’t sleep the night before

 

[CorinthianLOX]

yeah, you’ll still need a different stance from what I’ve heard, you’ll need more takedown and takedown defence experience then from what you’ll get in pure No Gi BJJ. You’ll also have to learn mma rules and shit

The thing is I really like muay thai and bjj.

 

[Sprinkles]

I've been doing MMA for a solid two months. There has been a great improvement.
My coaches are already signing me up to fights. It's all down to dedication.

height/weight/reach?

 

[Sprinkles]

I do bare knuckle

 

[CorinthianLOX]

gets u prepared but an actual fight is completely different, the nerves r insane. I’ve had over 30 fights in boxing alone and to this day I shit myself before each one and can’t sleep the night before

What would you say is realistically the best way to prepare for a fight if you want to win?

 

[aklifaal]

I don't live in the USA

can't even get a smoothbore? brutal tbh

 

[CantStopTheMog]

The thing is I really like muay thai and bjj.

I mean do both sure
But if u really want the quickest route to getting better at fighting just do mma and an accessory rather than becoming a specialist

 

[CorinthianLOX]

can't even get a smoothbore? brutal tbh

I need to get a permit. I will probably tbh.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

What would you say is realistically the best way to prepare for a fight if you want to win?

In what sense? Nerves wise
Or like training?
And do u mean a competitive one or street

 

[CorinthianLOX]

In what sense? Nerves wise
Or like training?
And do u mean a competitive one or street

Competitive fight. We already established that going after just a few months of training is not good so what amount of time is good to prepare for a fight in terms of training etc.

 

[Mess]

Damn. You think that's a good idea? Do you have any prior martial arts experience?

bro 2 months isn’t enough to be considered good ngl. Ur coaches r probs dumb asf that’s so early.
I mean unless ur doing 4-5 sessions a week with 1:1 training u cannot go from untrained to fighting that soon

They judge the competitors based on experience and weight. I won't be up against some guy with 3 years of experience.

For the amount of time I've been doing MMA, I'm decently above the usual expected level.

height/weight/reach?

5'10, 65kg, not sure on reach.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

Competitive fight. We already established that going after just a few months of training is not good so what amount of time is good to prepare for a fight in terms of training etc.

It’s different for different people
Some want to fight after like 1 session others never want to.
But it’s best if u have 6 months under ur belt maybe even more for mma since u need like 10 different skills

 

[CantStopTheMog]

They judge the competitors based on experience and weight. I won't be up against some guy with 3 years of experience.

For the amount of time I've been doing MMA, I'm decently above the usual expected level.


5/10, 65kg, not sure on reach.

Oh ok makes more sense. Still too early imo
If it’s a BJJ tournament makes even more sense
But mma ? That’s crazy from ur coaches

 

[CorinthianLOX]

It’s different for different people
Some want to fight after like 1 session others never want to.
But it’s best if u have 6 months under ur belt maybe even more for mma since u need like 10 different skills

Is it better to fight in specific martial arts tournaments before going to mma fights?

 

[Mess]

Oh ok makes more sense. Still too early imo
If it’s a BJJ tournament makes even more sense
But mma ? That’s crazy from ur coaches

Like I don't mean right now, it'll be mid January. I'll be training right up until.
I asked for a BJJ fight first, I'm better at my grappling than striking.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

Is it better to fight in specific martial arts tournaments before going to mma fights?

I’d say so yeah. Most pro mma fighters did so and it gives u a strong base in one sport.
I’d suggest a grapple focused background as mma always goes to the ground.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

Like I don't mean right now, it'll be mid January. I'll be training right up until.
I asked for a BJJ fight first, I'm better at my grappling than striking.

Yeah def get some BJJ experience in. As it’s less harsh. But you’ll be shocked in ur first fight when someone actually hits u with intent to harm u. Happens to everyone so make sure ur ready.
Everyone thinks they’re ready till they’re actually in the cage bro

 

[Mess]

Yeah def get some BJJ experience in. As it’s less harsh. But you’ll be shocked in ur first fight when someone actually hits u with intent to harm u. Happens to everyone so make sure ur ready.
Everyone thinks they’re ready till they’re actually in the cage bro

Yep, I've heard the stories from my friends. Seeing genuine anger in your opponents eyes for the first time is terrifying.
Oh well, I'm still incredible at getting the back. Rear naked choke is my go-to submission.

 

[CorinthianLOX]

I’d say so yeah. Most pro mma fighters did so and it gives u a strong base in one sport.
I’d suggest a grapple focused background as mma always goes to the ground.

Yeah that's what I thought

 

[CorinthianLOX]

I’d say so yeah. Most pro mma fighters did so and it gives u a strong base in one sport.
I’d suggest a grapple focused background as mma always goes to the ground.

My biggest regret atm is not continuing bjj.

 

[CantStopTheMog]

Yep, I've heard the stories from my friends. Seeing genuine anger in your opponents eyes for the first time is terrifying.
Oh well, I'm still incredible at getting the back. Rear naked choke is my go-to submission.

I’d recommend doing boxing to help with these feelings as u have to stand toe to toe. This means u don’t always have to rely on going to ground.
But yeah DEFO use ur BJJ to ur advantage

 

[CantStopTheMog]

My biggest regret atm is not continuing bjj.

yeah tbh even going from one belt to another takes years

 

[CorinthianLOX]

yeah tbh even going from one belt to another takes years

Tbh I don't know if I want to compete.

I have a friend who I go to muay thai practice with who wants to compete in mma. He constantly compares himself to others and takes himself and the sport very seriously. Idk if I sound naive, cliche or stupid but I just want to have fun with martial arts. Like my personal hero GSP said ''you need to play with it''. I dislike it when some of the coaches and students get super serious about it. The only time I understand the serious no BS additude is if you are going to a competition. I just want to see where this road takes me.

 

[CorinthianLOX]

Tbh I don't know if I want to compete.

I have a friend who I go to muay thai practice with who wants to compete in mma. He constantly compares himself to others and takes himself and the sport very seriously. Idk if I sound naive, cliche or stupid but I just want to have fun with martial arts. Like my personal hero GSP said ''you need to play with it''. I dislike it when some of the coaches and students get super serious about it. The only time I understand the serious no BS additude is if you are going to a competition. I just want to see where this road takes me.

Is this a bad additude to have? Should I be more dead serious? @CantStopTheMog

 

[CorinthianLOX]

Tbh I don't know if I want to compete.

I have a friend who I go to muay thai practice with who wants to compete in mma. He constantly compares himself to others and takes himself and the sport very seriously. Idk if I sound naive, cliche or stupid but I just want to have fun with martial arts. Like my personal hero GSP said ''you need to play with it''. I dislike it when some of the coaches and students get super serious about it. The only time I understand the serious no BS additude is if you are going to a competition. I just want to see where this road takes me.

I also forgot to mention in this when I mean 'dead serious' I mean when people get angry if someone fails and being adamant about becoming a professional mma fighter.

 

[takethewhitepill]

Around 4-6 years

 

[DxstZ]

very longgg time