Muay Thai or Jiu Jitsu

<insert-emo-username> said:
Hello there
Need to lose weight.
Anyone done any of the above martial arts.
Opinions?
Places to go.
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Are you talking Brazillian Jiu Jitsu or Japanese Jiu Jitsu?

Anyhow, where are you based - this will help us decide as there are both GOOD and BAD martial arts schools in SA...
 
Why do you want to do martial arts to loose weight?
Mui thai is for men and jui Jitsu is for men who like to cuddle with other men.
 
Doing a martial art wont really help you to loose weight.

I did lose by only because I realized I needed to do my own training to get more out of the classes.

Also if you rock up there with no fitness its going to suck.
 
Nerfherder said:
Doing a martial art wont really help you to loose weight.

I did lose by only because I realized I needed to do my own training to get more out of the classes.

Also if you rock up there with no fitness its going to suck.
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Interesting....

Have you ever practised any martial arts before?
 
Batista said:
Why do you want to do martial arts to loose weight?
Mui thai is for men and jui Jitsu is for men who like to cuddle with other men.
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Nerfherder said:
Doing a martial art wont really help you to loose weight.

I did lose by only because I realized I needed to do my own training to get more out of the classes.

Also if you rock up there with no fitness its going to suck.
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True.
Looking to be more defined and tone-up.
Fitness levels are ok.
Sports will help with keeping motivated compared to gym.
 
<insert-emo-username> said:
True.
Looking to be more defined and tone-up.
Fitness levels are ok.
Sports will help with keeping motivated compared to gym.
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I have the same problem as you.Gym is downright boring and repetative.
For definition and toning you will have to watch what you eat, but ya you seem fit.See if you can get a free class somewhere and go check it out.Dont sign up immediately.
 
Mui thai is rough, its a high damage sport like boxing but worse cause it brings in kicks, knees, and elbows. They do however in Mui Thai emphasize fitness as its a competitive sport with multiple rounds so fitness is key, especially if you ever want to compete.

Japanese Jui Jitsu is lots of grappling and throwing and locks. Its basis is to restrain or move the opponent away rather than hurt him much. To be honest if you want to go the Jui Jutsu route rather just try Aikido as it does that better with even less violence involved.

Other martial arts that dramatically affect fitness are probably more your Chinese ones. I have attended or observed classes of a wide range of martial arts and the Chinese Kung fu was the most physically demanding due to the incredibly low stance you maintain for most of the session. It really works your legs.
 
This is neither but I can say Aikido is rather light physically not much strength/stamina but lots of flexibility
Kendo on the otherhand is brutal,after each session I could barely walk and hold a bottle,tons of stamina,decent strength and flexibility

try out both,see which one you prefer
If you don`t enjoy it then there`s no point in doing it
 
Forget Ju-jitsu or anything similar if your goal is to build physical fitness and strength. For that you want Muay Thai, one of the Southern Shaolin styles or one of the hard karate styles. These will include serious strength and stamina training as part of the classes. Don't worry if you're not fit as that comes pretty quickly if you're reasonably young.

Cius said:
Other martial arts that dramatically affect fitness are probably more your Chinese ones. I have attended or observed classes of a wide range of martial arts and the Chinese Kung fu was the most physically demanding due to the incredibly low stance you maintain for most of the session. It really works your legs.
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Northern styles tend to have lower stances. Not so much Southern styles, and something like Wing Chun not at all.
 
Even with recommendations you're going to have to try out a few things to see what you like and whether you get on with instructor.
 
I'd jump in here and say also to consider a GOOD MMA gym. One that focuses on your punch/kicks in addition to ground work. Nothing tires you out quite like full power grappling...works every inch of your body.

But if you have to go between the two styles mentioned...Muay Thai get's my vote. Great fitness training.
 
I did kung-fu. Conditioning is very hard work, but it is easy to stay motivated as you make friends, compete etc. Was forced to do a stretch class at the gym the other day and put most of the yoga girls to shame in the process. Very good for core strength too.
 
googoodoll said:
Interesting....

Have you ever practised any martial arts before?
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8 Years of Judo

3 years Kung fu (Wu shu)

After a long break I have Started Kung Fu again (Chang Cheun)


I absolutely love the traditional martial arts. You can't get fit/trim from 2 classes a week....
 
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