/r/MMA_Academy/

r/MMA_Academy

55k members
r/MMA_Academy is a subreddit with 55k members. The community frequently discusses mma, training, fighting, technique, and sparring, and they frequently recommend/review mma gyms, instructionals, and sparring gloves, and the most common flair used is training question, critique, absolutley zero fighting experience, amateur fighter, and very little fighting experience.
A place for MMA, and Martial Arts enthusiasts focused **mainly** on technique. Discussion is focused both inside and outside the octagon. Sub is mainly meant to speak on all combat techniques including, but not limited to Boxing, MT, wrestling, JJ, training questions, defense, and to answer your questions involving anything to do with combat sports. All skill levels are welcome, videos of your fights are welcome, but always consult your coach trainer before taking advice. Also **NO SPAM**

Popular Topics in r/MMA_Academy

#1

Mma

208 posts
#2

Training

99 posts
#3

Fighting

58 posts
#4

Technique

45 posts
#5

Sparring

40 posts
#6

Coaching

15 posts
#7

Ufc

14 posts
#8

Striking

12 posts
#9

Wrestling

12 posts
#10

Fight

11 posts

Products Discussed in r/MMA_Academy

Mma Gyms

7 reviews
#1
UFC Gym
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Pentagon MMA
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Fifty/50 MMA Gym
4.0 from 1 review
#1
Fran Sands
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Wittman and Gaethje
4.0 from 1 review
#3
Alex Pereira
4.0 from 1 review
#1
Fairtex
4.5 from 2 reviews
#2
Cleto Reyes
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/MMA_Academy

#1
Training Question
: "Are traditional styles worth investing in?"
24 posts
#2
Critique
: "Recorded myself for the first time, curious to see what people who train in a gym think"
6 posts
#3
absolutley zero fighting experience
: "Is this a good idea for a beginner"
3 posts
#4
Amateur Fighter
: "Heavy bag form check — please critique my technique and highlight my mistakes!"
3 posts
#5
very little fighting experience
: "I’m trying to fight in mma"
2 posts
#6
Competition Question
: "What happens if you don’t tap in a twister submission? Will it cause any real damage aside from pain?"
2 posts
#7
Breakdown
: "Ian Garry is the best pure MMA kickboxer in the UFC right now"
1 post

Member Growth in r/MMA_Academy

Yearly
+22k members(67.3%)

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Last updated: July 30, 2026