The 4 disciplines compared
At Davinci Fighting in Evere, all four disciplines run inside one club. That makes the comparison less theoretical, because you are not comparing four different websites selling four different myths.
Boxing — the cleanest starting point
- Techniques: Punches only (jab, cross, hook, uppercut). Slips and footwork.
- Strengths: Precision, reflexes, footwork and a very readable learning curve.
- Ideal for: Adults who want a solid striking foundation, intense cardio and the easiest first step. Start with the boxing beginners guide if that sounds like you.
- Self-defense: Very effective for stand-up striking and distance management.
- Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 18:00-19:15.
Kickboxing — fuller striking, more moving parts
- Techniques: Punches + kicks (low, mid, high kicks). Some variants include knees.
- Strengths: Stand-up versatility, striking power and a brutally good cardio workout.
- Ideal for: Adults who want a broader striking arsenal than boxing alone. If weekends matter, the Saturday kickboxing page is the useful next click.
- Self-defense: Very effective. Kicks add range and additional power.
- Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday 18:30-20:00, Saturday 13:00-14:00.
BJJ — the clearest control-based option
- Techniques: Ground fighting exclusively. Control, pins, submissions (chokes, joint locks).
- Strengths: Pure technique, strategy and the ability to neutralize a bigger opponent through control.
- Ideal for: Adults who prefer thinking over force and want effective self-defense without striking. The BJJ beginners guide makes the first step clearer.
- Self-defense: Excellent if your goal is calm under pressure and real control rather than trading shots.
- Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 20:15-21:45.
MMA — the complete system
- Techniques: Combines all disciplines above. Stand-up striking + ground fighting + transitions.
- Strengths: Total versatility, adaptability and the most honest picture of combat as a whole.
- Ideal for: Adults who want the full game and do not mind a busier start. Compare that path on the MMA guide or the English MMA page.
- Self-defense: The most complete discipline for personal defense if you want striking, clinch and ground together.
- Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 19:15-20:15.
The blunt version
- Choose boxing if you want the easiest yes as a complete beginner.
- Choose kickboxing if kicks are part of the fun and you want a stronger weekend option.
- Choose BJJ if self-defense and calm under pressure matter more to you than striking.
- Choose MMA if you want everything and accept a busier learning curve.
- Choose Premium from 75 EUR/month only if you already know you want to cross-train, not because you are too indecisive to start.
Most adults do not need the theoretically best art. They need the sport that fits their head, their body and their week.
Can I practice multiple disciplines?
Yes. The Premium subscription at Davinci Fighting gives access to all disciplines from 75 EUR/month. It makes sense if you already know you want variety or a real cross-training routine, not if you still need one clean starting point.
What matters more than online debate
In Brussels, access kills more routines than the wrong discipline choice. Davinci Fighting is in Evere, 2 minutes from Bordet, rated 5/5 on Google, and the first session is free. That makes trying the real thing smarter than reading ten more comparison pages.
The club is also practical from Schaerbeek, Haren and Brussels North, which matters if you want a routine that survives normal working life.
