Do it all, striking and grappling.

Every fight starts on the feet and usually ends on the ground. That’s why joining an MMA gym is your best bet. You’ll get exposure to every aspect of fighting.

A lot of pure BJJ gyms have people start on the ground, so they miss out on key skills like closing the distance, executing or defending takedowns, and dealing with strikes. They also don’t learn how to roll with punches, which is obviously crucial in a real fight.

As for striking, just make sure you’re training at a solid gym where people know how to spar properly.