Bjj Blue Belt Vs Boxer and Kickboxer

BJJ Blue Belt vs Boxer (11 Years Experience) and Kickboxer (3 Years Experience)Posted by Winter Haven Jiu-Jitsu

You probably already know the outcome… after all, this is being posted on a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy’s website 😄. But before we get into the result, let’s take a moment to really break down the dynamics of this matchup.

BJJ vs Boxing and Kickboxing

In the video above, you’ll see a BJJ blue belt go up against two striking specialists — one a boxer with 11 years of experience, the other a kickboxer with 3 years of training. Right off the bat, it’s clear these guys know what they’re doing in their respective arts. Their footwork, timing, and composure show the depth of their striking background. They didn’t show up just to get tossed — they came to win.

But here’s the lesson: styles make fights — and this is where grappling shines.

Once the distance was closed and grips were established, you could see how years of striking experience were suddenly neutralized. The blue belt wasn’t reckless — he respected their hands and kicks — but once the fight hit the clinch or went to the ground, the outcome started leaning heavily in favor of the grappler.

That’s the beauty of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:✅ It levels the playing field.✅ It favors technique over raw power.✅ It teaches you how to stay calm, control, and submit — even against trained athletes.

This video isn’t about which martial art is better. It’s about the importance of being well-rounded. The boxer and kickboxer had clear advantages standing, and with some cross-training in takedown defense or submission awareness, the match could have looked very different.

Takeaways:

• If you’re a striker, learn the basics of BJJ. Just like a grappler needs to know how to defend punches, a striker should know what to do once the fight hits the mat.

• If you’re a grappler, respect striking distance and train your entries. Closing the gap safely is key.

• And for everyone: pressure testing your skills in a friendly, controlled environment like this helps everyone grow.

No egos, just learning.

🎥 Watch the match below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Respect to all the martial artists involved — they brought the heat and gave us something valuable to learn from.