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What Martial Art should I learn first?

I’m looking into getting into MMA in the offseason when I’m not wrestling to keep my weight down and stay active in a combat environment. As a wrestler I am pretty good on my feet, I take good shots (doubles, singles, hi-Cs, firemans) I am a pretty good handfighter (i prefer russian arm-ties), I have experience in all 3 styles of wrestling (Folk, FS, GR).
I have some experience boxing, but no experience in BJJ, Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, etc. I would just like to know where I should start.
I’m 5’11” and I weigh about 195, but am dropping to 174 this season. I prefer to fight on my feet, but have no problem taking it to the mat
I am well aware that MMa requires ample knowledge of like 9 different martial arts and self-defense aspects, I would just like to know where to start

bjj is a must, then muay thai. it seems anyone with a good ground game can go up against anyone. you will need stand up attack muay thai or kick boxing.

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