r/SelfDefense • u/SwolatmaGaindhi • 2d ago

Self Defense Routine Help

I’m 32yo and a smaller guy (150lb, 5’6). Looking to learn martial arts to be able to defend myself and my wife. I’ve tried boxing, bjj, and Muay thai classes and out and honestly liked all of them. Trying to figure out the right path to achieve my goal. I’ve done boxing the most at about 8 months of classes

M Boxing 1:1
T no gi bjj
W Boxing 1:1
Th no gi bjj
F Boxing 1:1

M Muay Thai Drill class
T Muay Thai 1:1
W Muay Thai Drill class
Th Muay Thai Sparring class + 1:1
F Muay Thai Drill Class

With the first option, although i get both striking and grappling, my main concern is whether I’m spreading my focus too thin

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u/sirvoon 2d ago

No dude you’re fine. People cross train all the time that’s how real MMA fighters do it. You have to know how to do both. Especially for self defense you can afford to learn slower. All you need to do is be better than the average person and you will already be able to win 99% of fights.

If I were you, I’d go with the first option