Best system or combination of systems

[Bloody Face]

In your honest opinion, what do you envision as either the best system of fighting or the best combination of systems of fighting? I am interested in investing my time into this, I am coming from an American boxing background.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[HtTKar]

What's wrong with sticking to boxing?
Do you feel that you're missing out on something, or do you just want to move on? Boxings pretty good if you ask me.

[Bloody Face]

Hmm...

There's nothing wrong with boxing at all, I've been a fan and actively training through it's methods for awhile now...I love boxing.

I was just wanting to expand my horizons a bit though and wanted a little input as to the different martial arts systems and their pros and cons.

[Alfalfa]

If you are looking to expand your training in an attempt to become a more wholesome fighter you are going to need to invest some time in a grappling art. BJJ is my grappling art of choice though others have been succesfull with wrestling, judo, whatever strikes your fancy.

[JIMI]

In your honest opinion, what do you envision as either the best system of fighting or the best combination of systems of fighting? I am interested in investing my time into this, I am coming from an American boxing background.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thats a pretty broad scope question.... I personally prefer CSW which is Combat Submission Wrestling, a system designed by Erik Paulson, who was a former champion Shooto Fighter in Japan. His system is very well rounded and covers all ranges. Check it out if you get a chance, www.erikpaulson.com or www.combatsubmissionwrestling.com

[JIMI]

Having said the above, I should add, that when researching this subject, Its my opinion that to be a competitive fighter in this modern day, you should consider getting training on the following, boxing, kicking, knees, elbows, chokes, wrestling/grappling, submissions, throws, etc. Just my thoughts....

[bodhisattva]

I like the way the ranges are divided at SBG:

Stand up
Clinch
Ground
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I like that more than the old standard:

punching
kicking
throwing
ground
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It makes more sense to me than the standard division of ranges. "Striking" isn't really a range, as people can strike on the ground or in the clinch, etc.

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[HappyJackSlade]

My coach on the bag.Bobby Mayne

Couple of my mates having a light spar.Marc & Justin

ALLOW TIME FOR THE CLIPS TO LOAD.