I keep trying to tell people this. Jiu Jitsu is like playing chess and your limbs are the pieces, it is a serious mental and physical workout. Though don't dis

I keep trying to tell people this. Jiu Jitsu is like playing chess and your limbs are the pieces, it is a serious mental and physical workout. Though don't discount other forms of martial arts, the amount of mental effort in kickboxing is still high, the coordination needed to be planning your foot work and balance out 2 or 3 moves in advance is non-trivial and that alone can take years to master! (Also IMHO kickboxing is a more intense workout than rolling, my opinion consisting of a polar heart rate monitor strapped to my chest ;) )