Maddwraph Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 what belt do BJJ fighters usually start using thier skills for mma if they decide to enter?whats the youngest thats ok and that you can do? just wondering, thanks. Im brasilian, but live in the united states. Really enjoying martial arts.
Iceman Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Well, I would recommend to first get your 1st Degree Blackbelt (at least)...Get some experience in Matches.- And it would not be a stupid idea to also get into some standing-up, like Kickboxing. - The Road to Perfection never ends...
SubGrappler Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Youngest I believe is 18 years old, thats obvious.People from all ranges of experience in BJJ will fight in mixed martial arts tournaments.Remember, BJJ is NOT MMA, and MMA is NOT BJJ even though they are very closely related. If you were to start with absolutely zero training in anything, I would recommend being around purple belt level- thats a pretty solid belt and your grappling base should be well off by then.If you want to succeed at the higher shows, I'd recommend mastering one of the phases of combat (i.e. being a NCAA/Pan Am/Olympic caliber wrestler, being a BJJ black belt, or being a top quality boxer/kickboxer).
TJS Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Depends there are guys that arent even blue belts that win on an ameature level. Most of the top guys in the pro world ar atleast purple belt level. Depends on if you have any other training also.
UseoForce Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 I don't think I would wait till I had my BJJ black belt. That'd take six years MINIMUM, right? I guess if you started BJJ really early on in life, it'd be okay, but say you started around 13 (like many people). Then you'd be nineteen at least before you started training for MMA. You'd be losing time you could have used preparing and competing in MMA.I'd also like you to consider something Mark Hatmaker speaks about. Training in BJJ on one day, boxing another, and Muay Thai another is not good enough if you want to compete in MMA. Putting it all together is the key. In other words, it's not the time you spent training in BJJ that will ensure your success in MMA, it's the time you spend training for MMA!I don't think its ever to soon to start TRAINING for MMA (Unless you're really young, like under 13). If that's your goal, start now (Assuming your parents, doctor, and instructors are cool with it!)But I'm no expert, so seek advice from your instructor and the more expierienced on this forum. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out!
Maddwraph Posted August 26, 2005 Author Posted August 26, 2005 ok, cool. purple belt seems like something i hear. someone told me blue belt at least, but that sounds a little ealry. i also heard from the same person one year of some striiking art like boxing would be enough to help you do good in MMA. Im brasilian, but live in the united states. Really enjoying martial arts.
UseoForce Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 NEVER go into an MMA match without striking training. That's just asking to get hurt. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out!
SubGrappler Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 NEVER go into an MMA match without striking training. That's just asking to get hurt.Its MMA- never go into a match without both striking and grappling training.
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