Is it silly to train in two different striking arts, even if you have a little bit of grappling training?

I'm not sure the best answer to support you since there is no context given for why you're concerned that it's silly. What is the reason for it? To be the best Martial artist you can or because two striking arts catch your interest, or something else? Sometimes less is more and focus on one can enable you to master, and sometimes the more tools in your toolbag make you better when you need them. Have fun!

Is it silly to train in two different striking arts, even if you have a little bit of grappling training?
Why would it be silly? Many martial arts practice multiple arts in multiple ranges.





Bas Rutten had the standup hand striking of a boxer, but he openly said that he prefers to use kyokushin kicks most of the time, which is what he did. His standup has Thai boxing, Kyokushin, TKD, and pancrase wrapped into one.





It depends on what you look for. You might take a move or two from one system, and take 14 from another. You have to constantly mixed things around. If you stick to one striking style: It's fine, but if you don't, then that's also fine.
Reply:Well its hard to learn Chinese in the monring then go learn French in the Afternoon !


I would try to stay in one Art, or some schools now have MMA classes. You don't want to go to too many schools in a day and get mixed teaching, it can be very frustrating. So, if you would like to learn Striking and Ground game then you should try to find ONE school with both :)
Reply:If one stresses using the hands and the other stresses kicking, it's not only NOT silly, but almost a necessary step if you want to do well in MMA.