That's really horrible :( It sucks to train with someone who is also a beginner as chances for getting hurt are much higher! I was rolling with a guy who was al

That's really horrible :( It sucks to train with someone who is also a beginner as chances for getting hurt are much higher! I was rolling with a guy who was also new (and twice my size) who loved to lean on me when in my guard. We weren't going that hard but I started to notice a pain in my side and assumed it was a cramp. Turned out to be a fractured rib :( To answer the OP's question, I take a mixed martial arts class that combines muay thai/kickboxing with bjj and has a cardio class as well. It's very well rounded, and our instructors compete in some of the smaller MMA leagues like Bellator. Overall, it's a great experience and amazing workout when you combine kickboxing and mid to high level bjj. Just note that early BJJ (your first 6 months or so) will not work you too hard until you can start to free grapple.