Muay Thai vs BJJ Self Defense

[Pokemon24]

In terms of pure self defense, which is better of the two.

 

[spacetime]

In terms of pure self defense, which is better of the two.

Since Muay Thai has an extensive and aggressive clinch, while BJJ guys just tries to hang on and weigh down the opponent, I would say Muay Thai is better for the street if you have to pick one.

The achilles heal for the striker is double or single legs takedowns but to try that on concrete, no holds barred, is very risky, and BJJ guys aren't nearly as versed in leg takedowns as wrestlers.

 

[AshiharaFan]

In terms of pure self defense, which is better of the two.

Neither one. They each have their pluses and minuses and it's up to the individual to win or lose a fight, not the fighting art. MT is a stand up striking art while BJJ is more concerned with grappling on the ground. So in terms of pure self defense you would want to train yourself to be versed and competent in both areas (stand up/striking and grappling/ground work).

 

[j123]

MMA + common sense / situational awareness

 

[William Huggins]

MMA + common sense / situational awareness

Tai Chi + Yellow bamboo / being drunk............ = win

I also advocate aggressive face biting but only if the other person deserves it

 

[MISTER TORGUE]

Clinch knees to the balls, elbow to the face and a couple of stomps should work.

 

[j123]

Tai Chi + Yellow bamboo / being drunk............ = win

I also advocate aggressive face biting but only if the other person deserves it

Bath salts + cocaine. Thats the GOAT stack. Fend of multiple attackers 3 weight classes above you

 

[Hotora86]

For self-defense?
Running away.
Fast.

 

[William Huggins]

For self-defense?
Running away.
Fast.

What happens if it's 3 ostriches and 1 cheetah and they are carrying flick knives?

 

[William Huggins]

Bath salts + cocaine. Thats the GOAT stack. Fend of multiple attackers 3 weight classes above you

What if there is a boomerang involved?

 

[2008]

In terms of pure self defense, which is better of the two.

In a pure self-defense situation, you want to do a little bit of both, plus common sense. Assuming it's one on one, and your not being jumped by a group or attacked with a gun or large knife.

Try to end the fight standing up if you can, either hurt him bad then run away or just run away. Go for the take down when a spot opens up where you can get him to the ground.

Neither one. They each have their pluses and minuses and it's up to the individual to win or lose a fight, not the fighting art. MT is a stand up striking art while BJJ is more concerned with grappling on the ground. So in terms of pure self defense you would want to train yourself to be versed and competent in both areas (stand up/striking and grappling/ground work).

Basically, what this gentleman wrote!

 

[Hotora86]

What happens if it's 3 ostriches and 1 cheetah and they are carrying flick knives?

THEN

 

[judoka loca]

Judo, Kyokushin and a Chinese 7.62x39 SKS

 

[Pugilistic]

MMA + common sense / situational awareness

Being a manlet > all.

Nobody ever sees you as a threat enough to give a shit.

 

[j123]

What if there is a boomerang involved?

Then you get to change your fight name to "Pressin' Charges"

 

[j123]

Being a manlet > all.

Nobody ever sees you as a threat enough to give a shit.

The invisible secret society

 

[William Huggins]

The invisible secret society

With a lower than average salary........

 

[j123]

With a lower than average salary........

Lol. Manlet and poor

@Silver tongue samurai
@Pugilistic
@AndyMaBobs

 

[Silver tongue samurai]

Lol. manlet and poor

Oh no, a short guy with walmart gloves

Spoiler

He'll try and bang

 

[William Huggins]

Oh no, a short guy with walmart gloves

Spoiler

He'll try and bang

Manlet + Poor + Wal-Mart gloves = Friend Zone.