SensibleManiac
Black Belt
- Joined
- Jun 6, 2007
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I was thinking deeply about the importance that cross training has played in my development and martial arts skills.
The understanding both as a striker and grappler, from Muay Thai, to Judo and BJJ and MMA has helped my skills develop beyond what any individual striking and grappling art could have given me.
I have vastly improved my striking skills from getting comfortable in the clinch by training in Greco roman wrestling and Judo. And vice versa.
I honestly feel that to truly develop as a martial artist you need to experience different arts and teachers.
Has anyone else realised similar benefits through cross training?
The understanding both as a striker and grappler, from Muay Thai, to Judo and BJJ and MMA has helped my skills develop beyond what any individual striking and grappling art could have given me.
I have vastly improved my striking skills from getting comfortable in the clinch by training in Greco roman wrestling and Judo. And vice versa.
I honestly feel that to truly develop as a martial artist you need to experience different arts and teachers.
Has anyone else realised similar benefits through cross training?