After asking for advice here about which martial art I should take I settled on BJJ and I have been absolutely loving it. I am definitely the least fit, naturally talented and skilled person there but as far as I'm concerned that makes me the lucky one because I have the whole class to learn from. So firstly thanks for the good advice on this forum.
Anyway as the title suggests I am trying to decide between MMA classes and Judo to add to my training. My BJJ coach offers MMA classes and the Judo classes are nearby and at convenient times. I'm not particularly interested in competing in MMA but the well rounded skill set appeals to me. I am interested in BJJ competition and I know it starts on the feet so Judo to develop my takedowns is appealing to me.
The problem with the MMA classes is that they don't spar, I think due to the size of the gym but I haven't asked directly yet. I know that is usually a red flag but my coach has had semi pro (c class rules I think?) fights which I've seen videos of and fighters from our gym go to amateur MMA events to compete so I really think he has a good reason for not having sparring. The reason it's a problem for me is that I won't have a chance to test myself unless I compete.
The only problem I see with Judo is that I could be limiting my skill set but then again having well developed standup and ground grappling skills is hardly a bad thing.
TL;DR version: I can see pros and cons to taking either of the classes so how would you choose between MMA and Judo?
Anyway as the title suggests I am trying to decide between MMA classes and Judo to add to my training. My BJJ coach offers MMA classes and the Judo classes are nearby and at convenient times. I'm not particularly interested in competing in MMA but the well rounded skill set appeals to me. I am interested in BJJ competition and I know it starts on the feet so Judo to develop my takedowns is appealing to me.
The problem with the MMA classes is that they don't spar, I think due to the size of the gym but I haven't asked directly yet. I know that is usually a red flag but my coach has had semi pro (c class rules I think?) fights which I've seen videos of and fighters from our gym go to amateur MMA events to compete so I really think he has a good reason for not having sparring. The reason it's a problem for me is that I won't have a chance to test myself unless I compete.
The only problem I see with Judo is that I could be limiting my skill set but then again having well developed standup and ground grappling skills is hardly a bad thing.
TL;DR version: I can see pros and cons to taking either of the classes so how would you choose between MMA and Judo?