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 58K members. It has been around since 2019. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the MMA communities list.

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

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Established 2019
58K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +22K members
Growth: +59.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 991 members
  • 2022: 2K members
  • 2023: 4K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 21K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 55 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
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I have a fear of getting punched. How do I overcome it fast and effectively.
    2. Who should I study?
    3. How to structure workouts for mma
    #1
    Training Question
    I have a fear of getting punched. How do I overcome it fast and effectively. · Who should I study? · How to structure workouts for mma
    19
  • Amateur Fighter
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I’m in black shorts, how can I keep top position after I land takedown? I come from a wrestling background but not a JJ background. I don’t like how I gave up top position, and any advice?
    2. Cant find the right weight class
    3. Major leg injury, looking for advice and opinions
    #2
    Amateur Fighter
    I’m in black shorts, how can I keep top position after I land takedown? I come from a wrestling background but not a JJ background. I don’t like how I gave up top position, and any advice? · Cant find the right weight class · Major leg injury, looking for advice and opinions
    5
  • Critique
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Proof u need to lift weights
    2. Asking for Feedback
    3. Do I look like I have below average power?
    #3
    Critique
    Proof u need to lift weights · Asking for Feedback · Do I look like I have below average power?
    5
  • absolutley zero fighting experience
    2 posts in the past month
    1. How to tell if an MMA gym is legit?
    2. Weight
    #4
    absolutley zero fighting experience
    How to tell if an MMA gym is legit? · Weight
    2
  • Professional Fighter
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Help this person become ufc champion
    2. 2013, 2nd pro fight, end of the 1st round RNC
    #5
    Professional Fighter
    Help this person become ufc champion · 2013, 2nd pro fight, end of the 1st round RNC
    2
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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 58K 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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Visitors /mo
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Referrals /mo
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