Sanda a better base for mma that muay thai?

[DatSamboKid]

I generally agree with this. When we look at the good fighters from each region they tend to fit this pattern; the US has an extensive wrestling & boxing scene and almost all their top MMA fighters are wrestle-boxers of some sort, UK has boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai so their MMA fighters are mostly strikers, Brazil is more kickboxing & BJJ so their top fighters are a mix of kickboxers & BJJ artists, and in the former Soviet nations it's gonna be Sambo fighters, wrestle-boxers, or wrestle-kickboxers depending on the region.

An organized system for martial arts & combat sports means you can get everyone learning & competing from a younger age, and it also provides a lot more opportunities for training, competing, and getting good. If I wanted to start training for MMA here in Canada, I'm pretty much shit outta luck if I need to train wrestling, I can get some decent BJJ and boxing/kickboxing but finding a good wrestling or Muay Thai gym is really freakin' hard.

Exactly. Muay Thai is generally considered a superior foundation for MMA compared to Karate. However, if you happen to reside in a city that hosts a globally acclaimed Karate gym, which boasts numerous world champions and a wealth of skilled Karate practitioners, it may be more advantageous for you to join that establishment instead of training at a local Muay Thai gym alongside less experienced individuals. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your specific circumstances.

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

I will say boxing is easier to learn as far as using it proficiently because its very specialized. but sanda would be better as the distance is more suited for mma. Also being able to see when guys are shooting in isnt taught in boxing. As well as defending kicks. Its obvious having good boxing is very important, but theres also many weaknesses as with any striking style.

I think the ability to master seperate disciplines then integrate them affectively is better than learning a jack of all trades MA like sanda.

 

[Bearknuckle]

I think the ability to master seperate disciplines then integrate them affectively is better than learning a jack of all trades MA like sanda.

Yes thats pretty common knowledge. But im talking about a base, not everyone everywhere gets the advantage of having 2-3 coaches when starting out. Or lives in countries that have wrestling as a high school program. Also, im comparing muay thai to sanda individually