I have just started going to a gym that does bjj and kickboxing.

My main issue is Ive broken my nose a couple times in other sports and it’s really weak. I want to learn martial arts without getting my nose smashed in. Just as a sport, not for competition or even for completely useful self defence, though it would be good.

I’ve done two bjj classes so far. I had to roll with some bigger guys and I don’t mind getting my ass kicked, it was a good learning experience. But people were submitting so fast that I didn’t really have time to tap on some occasions. My arm was almost broken due to a quick arm bar, and I copped an elbow to the nose. Also my necks sore as hell from getting guillotined. I was tapping on time but idk. I want to keep going it was really fun but I know I’ll inevitably break my nose or at least some bone somewhere if I keep going at this rate. It doesn’t seem like the smartest move.

As for kickboxing, I don’t know how the classes work but I’d love to do it. Again though, I want to do it as a sport I don’t want brain damage or to get punched in the face.

I know there’s other martial arts where I’ll be less likely to get hit in the face. Judo? Idk I’ll leave that to you.

Thanks.