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Mixed Martial Arts MMA
United StatesAmericasCombat sportModern
Full-contact sport allowing striking and grappling.
Key characteristics
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Forms & curriculum
- Varies by school.
What training looks like
Competition-oriented training emphasises conditioning, pad and bag work, technical drilling and regular sparring under the sport's rules.
Questions to ask a school
- Is competition optional?
- Is there a fitness or beginner track?
- How is hard sparring managed?

Quick facts
| Origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1993 (UFC 1); unified rules 2000s |
| Family | Modern |
| Type | Combat sport |