[TheSecondRush]

I've been a fan of MMA for about 6 months now and I want to actually start training, In your opinion what is the best striking style to complement Wrestling (which I have done for 6 years) and Jiu-Jitsu (I will be starting soon). I'm 5 foot 10 inches, 160 pounds, I have about 8-10 percent body fat, and I have a VERY strong upperbody. Any thoughts are appreciated thanks!

[dreadedothrside]

We could speak hypothetically all day, but I think we'd all be more help to you if we knew which schools/instructors are in your area as well as your attributes.

*edit* I will say that you probably won't go wrong if you find a good boxing club though.

[fightingrabbit]

8-10 percent body fat eh?

Dim Mak is for you.

[TheSecondRush]

Ha, no thanks for Dim Mak, I'm looking for more in the Boxing, Kickboxing, or Mauy Thai areas

[rghtcrs4u]

you can never go wrong with muay thai

[TheSecondRush]

Thanks for all of the comments so far

[omgitsrick]

America is only really good at boxing, so if youre in the US go boxing.

[MMAfan9000]

America is only really good at boxing?
Really so instead of taking a Mauy thai class at my local gym should i go to thia land instead??? hahaha jk
I dont like that attitude you should be like anything your country dose America can do it better. hahahah

[AgainstMe!]

Originally Posted by omgitsrick

America is only really good at boxing, so if youre in the US go boxing.

We have some solid imports in the US that have gyms. Boxing is probably your best bet for finding a quality gym that isn't too far though.

[DrBdan]

If you are interested in doing MMA I would say that a combination of Boxing and Muay Thai would do you well. If you can, try both and see which one you enjoy more and focus on that one. Afterwards if you are still serious about MMA you can train in the other one to fill in the gaps. e.g. train boxing until you are really good and then do some muay thai to learn kicks/knees/elbows.