Aikido isn't the best tool in the box for MMA.
The assumption for Aikido would be multiple attackers all with swords.
MMA and rolling on the ground isn't the right tool for that situation.
And despite what Draconacticus thinks about 'KI' (which is wrong) I did Gracie Jiu-Jitsu back when that was the thing and Ki Aikido works as I do that too. Looks shite on film I grant you.
Different class each evening so must have been doing MMA by accident.
Systema isn't used in MMA as one guy would be dead. That would be a crap sport. Systema was fun. Good strikes.
I'm off the belief that there is no such thing as A "style" they are all focused aspects of the same thing.
Get a teacher that is not a wanker. Don't stay in the class if you get hurt too often cos one training partner is a knob.
No matter what you pick. I've made the best friends from doing Martial arts. Start NOW for that reason alone.
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