Last updated: 4 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
MMA training calories
Estimated burn
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| Option | MMA Conditioning Book | Sport-specific conditioning for mixed martial artists. | Check price → |
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Frequently asked questions
Is MMA good exercise for non-fighters?
Excellent — even recreational martial arts classes (boxing, BJJ, kickboxing) deliver outstanding cardiovascular and functional strength benefits. The training is engaging and skill-based, making it easier to sustain than traditional gym workouts for many people.
Does grappling burn more calories than striking?
Grappling (wrestling, jiu-jitsu rolling) generally burns more calories per minute than striking drills because it demands continuous full-body exertion against resistance, whereas striking has more natural pauses between combinations. A hard sparring round that mixes both will usually burn the most of all.