Is it okay to do no martial art training and just work out till I’m 18 to 20 or would that hurt my training. I can either do that or take karate and workout. So which is better (when I turn 18 I’m planing on taking Mauy Thai or boxing, BJJ, and Judo or Submission Wrestling) just working out a lot or working out some and do karate (or taekwondo dont know the quality of the schools) I’ll do MMA when Im older but which of the two options is better for right now. I CAN’T do any other martial art until Im 18. Until Im 18 I CAN’T do any martial art except karate or taekwondo.

hello,

just working out is fine. in fact, if you train your cardio to olympic levels, now, all you will have to do is maintain it (a lot easier than trying to build it). if all you are allowed to train is karate or taekwondo, then do so. they have a lot to offer.

try to organize whatever training you do incrementally. decide on a long term goal, and then decide on the goals that support the "ubergoal". then decide on the steps needed to realize the smaller goals. in this way, you will be able to "map out" your training progression. having a plan will be a HUGE asset in your development.

so yes, either version of your situation is ok… great in fact. if you are being given the opportunity to study combatives, you should at least try it out. regardless of your long term plans, your training now is likely to be fun for you.

now go forth and conquer!

thanks

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