Boxing Against a Random Thrower (More Detailed Question Inside)

[donnydarkoIRL]

Maybe Gally's parets are drunks and hate him.


seriously, as mich as boxing is a great first line of defense, there are other things you can do/learn in the meantime until you get wheel.

muay thai, judo, and brazilian jui jitsu are great options. Even gecco roman wrestling is a great combat sport to learn and any of these will compliment boing skills quite nicely....which you can pick up later.

It's a hell of a lot faster to become effective with Bjj or Muay Thai than it is with boxing.

How much Muay Thai does it take, do you think, to get effective with the basics? Since my boxing gym is attached to a Muay Thai gym and I can take those classes anytime, I've considered giving it a try, but I didn't want to mix up my techniques at this point in my learning. Not that I'm particularly concerned with street fighting and self-defense, but I'm kinda curious. They even offer BJJ once per week, but I haven't gotten around to giving it a try.

Well you're learning to throw elbows and knees correctly so automatically, theres a big advantage (from a street point of view.)
Muay Thai requires big fitness, brute force and determination, its a great regime.

BJJ....what can I say? Anyone gets on the ground with an expiereinced BJJ practiocioner and you'll get broken up.