How does doing MMA increase your confidence?

JohnKway · 2018-05-12T05:48:32+00:00

Real MMA training is tough and humbling at best. When it's over you'll realize that other things in life aren't so hard. This will put other things in your life into perspective.

pridebrah · 2018-05-12T05:48:39+00:00

You feel good about putting in some hard ass work
You feel good knowing you can handle yourself if someone wants to start some shit and the only way out is to physically defend yourself
Women will feel safer around you because they know you're physically capable of protecting them. This will also make you feel more confident.
You will have the health benefits associated with exercise, good cardiovascular conditioning, and strength which will affect your mind on a biological level in a positive way
You will make friends/brothers with those that you shed sweat and blood with on a daily basis. This community effect will assist in overall well being and confidence that you have a social life and support system around you

FilthMonger85 · 2018-05-12T06:37:06+00:00

Id recommend bjj first until blue belt then try mma.

hannlbaI · 2018-05-12T05:15:30+00:00

Training MMA, or any combat sport, does several things for you.

First of all, you have the physical aspect. It will make you more fit, tone and strengthen your body, and make you a kickass fighter. You will learn physical descipline, and condition your body to be much better at handling physical stress.

Secondly, and more importantly, there are mental benefits. Primarily, knowing you can beat the shit out of the majority of guys you might come across will help to instill an alpha male mentality. Think of a wolf pack. The alpha wolf is almost always the dominant because he can out fight any other wolf that challenges him. When people know you are dangerous, they don't challenge you.

It will also give you more confidence in knowing your body is in strong physical condition, and capable of many more things than the average male. You will be faster, stronger, and look better.

Finally, women are attracted to men they know can protect them. It's a subconscious evolutionary attraction - women thousands of years ago needed a mate that could protect them and their offspring. Although modern day women don't necessarily need this protection anymore (although I could argue they still do), they still find it attractive. It puts you in a position of power, and the majority women are attracted to that.

chazthundergut · 2018-05-12T06:35:18+00:00

Never mind all this.

Go to a jujitsu club and commit to 8 weeks of regular training. Just try it for yourself.

Trust me.

[deleted] · 2018-05-12T06:21:48+00:00

My cousin was the best street fighter I've ever seen. Never started fights or was a bully but I've seen him beat up guys much bigger than him and let me tell you he oozes with confidence even till this day

netopatineto · 2018-05-12T07:49:16+00:00

There is social interaction like any other sport, but the social interaction is different I think, with me it went somewhat like this:

Enter dojo early, firmly salute everyone who is already there with a smile, slowly start becoming someone in the dojo. These people know if you suck ass or if you are great fighter, so when you salute them, they'll respect you for willingness to learn if it is the case that you suck, they'll respect you for being humble if it is the case that you're great.
These people know how you fight because their interaction with you is 1on1, here sportsmanship is practiced. Confidence is gained because there is a lot of moral power that can be derived from these interactions. Every time you fight an equal you have choices, are you going to lose your temper because he is better than you? Are you going to teach him?

I would not say you become extroverted, but by practicing moral power you definitely can aim to something like that

throwinghthisoneaway · 2018-05-12T09:39:45+00:00

I dont train mma but ive wrestled for 15 years. When i walk into a room, it doesnt matter how big anyone in there is, i know if anything comes to blows i can fuck most men up. Dont get me wrong. I dont walk around actively thinking this, sometimes it comes to mind, but its moreso the confidence i have to never take shit frim men or women, never let anyone disrespect me, and have the balls to stand up for myself which comes from a place of absolute truth in my experience.

Im 5 8 and ive easily beaten up people 6 5 and under. Its easy, no one knows how to fight or wrestle. Fighting is not innate in people anymore, it comes from experience and 99% of people will fall if theyre hit once or break mentally atleast.

Speaking of mental, fighting does absolute wonders for your mental toughness, so much so i could literally write a 30 page thesis with 100 sources. Just do it and find just find out how much of a bitch you are or arent. Some people have “it” some dont.

availableEXCLAMATION · 2018-05-12T18:30:59+00:00

Training a real Martial Art like MMA, or wrestling, BJJ, boxing, etc, provides you constant reminder of objective reality... It brings you back to reality. For example, you think your hot shit can kick everyone’s ass, go train and you realize how little you actually know and how delusional you were. This is a very humbling experience. Add in the constant defeats you must overcome and it really begins to harden you and make you a better more humble person..

In terms of TRP and woman, like others have said all the benefits from being able to protect yourself and woman around you, to getting in better shape.

room_303 · 2018-05-12T06:03:18+00:00

It's the latest meme and a great conversation starter.

EhzmwGGh · 2018-05-12T07:51:02+00:00

Being great fighter is not just about being able to knock someone out. It's about remaining calm even under lots of pressure and whether it's pressure from someone taking a swings at you or verbally attacking you, you will remain calm if you have proper fighter mindset.

GayLubeOil · 2018-05-12T12:43:31+00:00

When your subconscious watches you succeed in difficult tasks it appraises your value differently and you become more confident.

Herdsengineers · 2018-05-12T13:24:13+00:00

it's about accomplishment. you train and work hard, grow, start becoming able to do things that you couldn't before.

between that and getting in shape, confidence grows.

dburto10 · 2018-05-12T20:32:13+00:00

Because it makes you disciplined, in shape, and gives you a combat skill set that you can protect yourself with.

TRPAndNofapGotMeLaid · 2018-05-12T20:52:52+00:00

Makes you used to stressful situations, being able to defend yourself and handle yourself in a fight gives confidence in all social interactions

iibacardii · 2018-05-12T10:14:24+00:00

Want to increase your confidence? Get your ass beat by someone who really fucks you up. There will always be someone better then you on any giving day... in any arena. MMA is just a sport... Just lift weights and build who you want to see in the mirror.

oneredguy · 2018-05-12T05:02:54+00:00

When you know you can beat another guy up you simply act that way when he tries to mog you.

As far as how this helps with women? It doesn't. Just more male fantasy.

Title	How does doing MMA increase your confidence?
Author	JosephBosa
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Date	May 12, 2018 4:44 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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