r/MMA_Academy

Community Overview

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 59K members. It has been around since 2019. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 21K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mma, Training, and Fighting.

On Reddit
Established 2019
59K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +21K members
Growth: +55.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 991 members
  • 2022: 2K members
  • 2023: 4K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 21K members
  • 2026: 16K 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: 748 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
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Beginner struggling with wrestling shots. Any advice?
    2. I can’t bring myself to punch people in sparring
    3. Should you train MMA or the seperate arts of mma?
    #1
    Training Question
    Beginner struggling with wrestling shots. Any advice? · I can’t bring myself to punch people in sparring · Should you train MMA or the seperate arts of mma?
    39
  • Critique
    8 posts in the past month
    1. About Poatan
    2. hard sparring last round of 5 rounds back to back
    3. last round of 5 back to back rounds hard sparring
    #2
    Critique
    About Poatan · hard sparring last round of 5 rounds back to back · last round of 5 back to back rounds hard sparring
    8
  • Amateur Fighter
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Had my third MMA fight and it didnt go my way..
    2. Just 2 ammys going at it
    3. How to not lose confidence in training
    #3
    Amateur Fighter
    Had my third MMA fight and it didnt go my way.. · Just 2 ammys going at it · How to not lose confidence in training
    6
  • Competition Question
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Mma footwork
    2. Ammy MMA fighter with a Pacemaker
    3. Got defeated in U-16 2nd round , gonna quit now , need motivation .
    #4
    Competition Question
    Mma footwork · Ammy MMA fighter with a Pacemaker · Got defeated in U-16 2nd round , gonna quit now , need motivation .
    6
  • absolutley zero fighting experience
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a quality MMA gym in the Prosper/Frisco, TX area.
    2. Need a suggestion
    3. Is weekend only training worth it?
    #5
    absolutley zero fighting experience
    Looking for a quality MMA gym in the Prosper/Frisco, TX area. · Need a suggestion · Is weekend only training worth it?
    6

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 59K 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.