MMA - A SPORT FOR EVERYONE

MMA is first and foremost a sporting discipline designed to develop physical and mental potential. As such, it can be practised as a leisure activity through a variety of training courses run by trained and qualified instructors. This is one of the main missions of the FMMAF.

The framework for amateur fights differs from that of professionals (reinforced protection, forbidden techniques and shorter fighting time). The FMMAF develops these two aspects and ensures that the physical integrity of athletes is preserved in competitions under its responsibility.

WOMEN'S MMA

Developing women's activities, increasing the number of female members and promoting parity between men and women are all part of the FMMAF's remit. 

Within the working groups, a reflection is being carried out on the feminization of the MMA discipline, and a real action plan should see the light of day in the coming months.

MMA EDUCATIONAL

As part of the workshops initiated by the FMMAF to build MMA in a collaborative manner, a group of PE teachers was formed. The aim is to meet the needs of the national education system by proposing an educational MMA based on the age and aptitudes of the practitioner, and standardized for teachers. 

MMA SPORT & SANTÉ

The FMMAF is committed to developing MMA as a lifelong activity that promotes physical and mental well-being. Our development plan aims to reduce inequalities and make MMA accessible to as many people as possible.

The technical progression proposed by FMMAF is based on LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development). LTAD ensures that all participants have the opportunity to reach their potential, whatever their age, thanks to an adapted and progressive methodology. The FMMAF wishes to fully apply the LTAD philosophy "sport is for life" by transposing it to MMA through a healthy and sustainable practice. From childhood to adulthood, each stage of LTAD marks a phase in an individual's physical, psychological or cognitive development.

DISCOVER MMA

The acronym MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts.

MMA is a three-dimensional combat sport that combines techniques from numerous martial arts and combat sports (judo, Brazilian jiu jitsu, boxing, karate) to form a singular discipline with its own specificities. A complete sport, MMA incorporates percussion techniques (professional foot, fist, knee and elbow), both standing and on the ground (ground and pound). We also find projection and sweeping techniques, as well as submissions (joint locks, blood chokes).

THE MMA COMBAT AREA

The two fighters face each other in a ring or enclosed space offering technical possibilities specific to the discipline (cage control). But above all, this space is a protective lock for the athletes: no eviction from the combat area is possible.

WIN A FIGHT

An MMA bout can be won by knockout or TKO (Technical KO), submission (choke, joint locks) or by decision (split or unanimous) as decided by the three judges present. Ties are also possible.

 * text from the French MMA Federation