r/MMA_Academy

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About r/MMA_Academy

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**

The community at a glance

r/MMA_Academy is a Subreddit for MMA Fans with roughly 56K members. It has been around since 2019. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 22K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mma, Training, and Fighting.

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Established 2019
56K Members

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Yearly: +22K members
Growth: +64.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 991 members
  • 2022: 2K members
  • 2023: 4K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 21K members
  • 2026: 14K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Topics

  • Mma
    208 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mma
    208
  • Training
    99 posts in the past month
    #2
    Training
    99
  • Fighting
    58 posts in the past month
    #3
    Fighting
    58
  • Technique
    45 posts in the past month
    #4
    Technique
    45
  • Sparring
    40 posts in the past month
    #5
    Sparring
    40

Flair

  • Training Question
    50 posts in the past month
    1. Are traditional styles worth investing in?
    2. My “mma gym” won’t let me train mma. Should I change?
    3. Just finished my first ever wrestling class, is feeling like death normal?
    #1
    Training Question
    Are traditional styles worth investing in? · My “mma gym” won’t let me train mma. Should I change? · Just finished my first ever wrestling class, is feeling like death normal?
    50
  • Amateur Fighter
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I am literally a dogshit white belt so why are you as a blue belt pulling guard as soon as I get any typa motion
    2. What is the most “natural” combat sport?
    3. What is the exact name of this technique?
    #2
    Amateur Fighter
    I am literally a dogshit white belt so why are you as a blue belt pulling guard as soon as I get any typa motion · What is the most “natural” combat sport? · What is the exact name of this technique?
    10
  • Competition Question
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I don’t have that “switch”, am I cooked?
    2. Just saw Usman Nurmagomedov live bro is the real deal is he top 3 lightweights in the world ?
    3. should i box for a bit more and then switch to mma or should i immediately switch to mma?
    #3
    Competition Question
    I don’t have that “switch”, am I cooked? · Just saw Usman Nurmagomedov live bro is the real deal is he top 3 lightweights in the world ? · should i box for a bit more and then switch to mma or should i immediately switch to mma?
    9
  • absolutley zero fighting experience
    7 posts in the past month
    1. How do you master the style of fighting like karate in mma?
    2. First session ever. Advice?
    3. How effective are Judo submissions when compared to BJJ?
    #4
    absolutley zero fighting experience
    How do you master the style of fighting like karate in mma? · First session ever. Advice? · How effective are Judo submissions when compared to BJJ?
    7
  • Critique
    5 posts in the past month
    1. How do I look for 6 months on mat experience?
    2. I've been trying to get better at reading my opponent's intentions instead of just reacting, I use this steps to do that any tips for optimization ?
    3. Can you help with my strike form and bad habits?
    #5
    Critique
    How do I look for 6 months on mat experience? · I've been trying to get better at reading my opponent's intentions instead of just reacting, I use this steps to do that any tips for optimization ? · Can you help with my strike form and bad habits?
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MMA_Academy for?
Best for MMA Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/MMA_Academy free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/MMA_Academy have?
Roughly 56K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MMA_Academy on?
r/MMA_Academy runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/MMA_Academy cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MMA_Academy is organized under MMA Fans.
How do I join r/MMA_Academy?
You can join r/MMA_Academy by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the MMA communities like?
Communities for MMA fans covering the UFC, Bellator, ONE Championship, and other promotions. Dedicated forums with hundreds of thousands of members serve serious fans, with Discord servers for fight picks and real-time event chat around major cards.
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