For somebody to start out in MMA as the first form of martial arts that they learn some people think its a good idea as it makes you well rounded. Other people say that with MMA you might be spreading yourself too thin and you might become a jack of all trades master of none. As for me, this is what I believe MMA is best for. I think its best if you already have good experience in different styles, preferably a striking based style and a grappling based style, and MMA at that point can help you combine them.