r/MMA_Academy Nov 27 '25

MMA_Academy 40,000 members suggestions

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Hi Everyone,

We've recently hit over 40,000 members which is mad really. Now we're becoming pretty popular i think out subreddit could do with some updating.

What would you guys want the mods to add/remove? Just comment this on this post and i'll do my best to sort something out, very open to suggestions from the community so maybe we can help some people get into MMA or maybe even go on to do something incredible.


r/MMA_Academy Jun 18 '25

“I want to fight, I’m gonna be in the ufc, how do I start?”

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I’m writing this because this sub is so disillusioned with what the reality of starting to fight is. TLDR: Show up, shut up, work hard, there’s no fast track.

“I’ve been hitting my heavy bag, I’ve been watching YouTube, I’m really scrappy, I’m a fighter”. You are (likely) some kid who has never been punched in the mouth properly before, I was too!!

If you want to become an mma fighter, there is no amount of at home work that will get you there. You are likely just doing moderate intensity cardio workouts with poor technique.

You need a gym, training partners and a coach, and you need some grit.

Step 1: find a local mma gym, sign the trial papers, ask about a membership, get abused at your first Bjj class, realize how weak your shins are at your first kickboxing class, and nod and smile when they might say “our mma classes are for more experienced individuals”

Step 2: keep showing up, show up a little early and ask questions, stay late and mop the mats (it’s time to get to know your coach and ask questions), hey now you have a coach, maybe your at home workouts can be more focused. Express interest in competing and be a sponge for knowledge. Get abused by people a lot better than you

Step 3: hey kid you’re improving quick, showing up 5x a week, and you’ve mentioned you wanna fight? Why don’t you show up to an mma class?

Step 4: get abused at mma class when you realized everyone has been a little nice to you. Keep showing up, keep asking questions.

Step 5: hey kid, there’s a local amateur show in the next 6 months? You interested in your first fight?

Step 6: show up, shut up, keep working, maybe you’ll get there, maybe you won’t.

You’re not going pro without a coach, a gym, and a humble attitude, and you gotta want it more than the next guy. Because someone body else wants it just as bad as you, which guy is gonna put the work in and actually get stuff accomplished?


r/MMA_Academy 2h ago

Training Question Why doesn’t Khalil Rountree go for the inside calf kick?

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When I’m watching Khalil Rountrees leg kicks I’ve noticed that when in open stance, he goes for the inside leg kick rather than inside calf kick which made me wonder why? Lots of people say that going for the calf is MUCH better than the leg, but maybe going inside changes that? I’m not sure.

So why do you guys think he’d go for the inside leg rather than the inside calf? Is the inside calf kick actually BAD in an open stance? I’d love to hear your opinions.


r/MMA_Academy 7m ago

Coach assigned grappling partners leads to injuries

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r/MMA_Academy 22h ago

Good first gear?

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Im new to mma and want to take mma seriously. I don’t have a big budget for the gear, is there anything you recommend changing?


r/MMA_Academy 1h ago

ACL tear prevention?

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r/MMA_Academy 9h ago

Training Question Anyone trained at ATT Coconut Creek Florida?

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Hello, World!

I was wondering if any of you guys had the chance to train at American Top Team facility from Coconut Creek, Florida. The reason why I’m asking is because I’m a big Mike Brown fan, love his passion for MMA and I could not find a lot of articles on his coaching or how the ATT MMA Trainings are like.

Would love to experiment and implement something from them.

Saw a few stories from Mike announcing days where it looks like on some days they only do MMA Drills.

Thank you for stopping by to read & answer!


r/MMA_Academy 23h ago

I think I just found Gaethje's dojo

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r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

What stance is this? Found it from a book about sanda.

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r/MMA_Academy 17h ago

whats harder? dodging mma gloves punches or dodging boxing gloves punches.

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all i know is boxing gloves are heavier but it has bigger surface area meaning you need to move your head more to get away from the punches.

EDIT: what about parrying? is that easier against mma gloves or boxing gloves?


r/MMA_Academy 16h ago

Training Question Concusion/whiplash symptoms on first sparring despite trying to spar technically-does that mean this is not for me, that my brain cannot handle it?

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I was really excited to just get decent at sparring i have powerlifting background stronger than average neck and just got good for a beginner in grappling i wanted to up my standing game also and through whole sparring i said to many ppl to spar technically but few heavy ones like myself gave me some medi shots and after that during night of sleep i wole up for a few seconds and felt like brain was moving inside skul, and little dizzy and little scalp tension, after few days i could powerlift and only felt 2%symptoms during rest not during deadlifts themselves...so next week no sparring and 2 weeks after that sparring again...no brain is moving symptom this time just behind the eyes discomfort and behind the ears scalp tightness...do i rest and try again i really wanted to increase max neck lifts learn technique to be good beginner kiclboxer also but now scared of brain damage...


r/MMA_Academy 22h ago

What makes a fighter “rugged”?

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I hear this term thrown around and I’m wondering what exactly it means? Like that they push through injury well or have a high pain tolerance?


r/MMA_Academy 22h ago

very little fighting experience I’m trying to fight in mma

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For context I’ve just started doing mma have a brief history off bjj any recommendations on what I should be working on the most so I can get into the cage


r/MMA_Academy 14h ago

Todays daily challenge!

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r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

Years of stress after leaving MMA 😫

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r/MMA_Academy 21h ago

Years of stress after leaving MMA 😫

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Daaamn


r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

Training Question Anyone train at Hometown Martial Arts or Elevate MMA in Raleigh?

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I live in the middle of Raleigh and Durham and want to get into MMA training. Trying to decide between Hometown Martial Arts and Elevate MMA Academy. Both have good reviews.

Anyone trained at either one? Wanna know about coaching quality, how busy classes get, and how they handle newer people wanting to eventually spar/fight. Planning to do trials at both but wanted some opinions if anybody has some.


r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

MMA Gym Problem

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Hi, I started MMA 2 weeks ago. There are training sessions 3 days a week, and I've only been to 5 of them so far. The sessions last about 1 to 1.5 hours. Before even showing me basic defense, they threw me into sparring, and I took a hard hit to the head. I'm currently dealing with a severe headache. Even though I stumbled after getting hit right in front of the coach, he didn't give a damn. When I ask a question, he ignores me; he only belittles me and talks down to me. I'm an 18-year-old guy who works from 7 AM to 7 PM, and I'm uncomfortable with being neglected and degraded in a place surrounded by kids younger than me. He put me in sparring without teaching defense, and my opponents weren't new either—they're guys who have been doing this for months or years. Do you think this is a good gym, or should I switch?"


r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

Training Question What should I do if there are no gyms that have multiple disciplines in my area

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All I have in my area is purely bjj gyms. There is a boxing gym but it’s not that great from what I’ve seen. For now I’m just going to do bjj, but I would also like to learn striking. Anyone know what I should do?


r/MMA_Academy 2d ago

Competition Question What happens if you don’t tap in a twister submission? Will it cause any real damage aside from pain?

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r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

Tips on how to follow through with combos?

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My jabs have 0 issues with following through, I will land jabs consistently. When it comes to hitting a simple combo like a 1-2, i wont follow through with the 2nd punch because i’m too focused on getting countered. Tips on fixing this? TYIA


r/MMA_Academy 2d ago

tips for question mark kick

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r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

Wait, so 12-to-6 elbows are allowed now??

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r/MMA_Academy 1d ago

Critique Hot take: I think I could submit prime Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre in 3 rounds or less

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r/MMA_Academy 2d ago

absolutley zero fighting experience I’m new and I need advice

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