Also called: Fight Camp Head Coach
Runs training camps for mixed martial artists at a fight gym, coaching striking and grappling, studying opponents, and working the corner on fight night.
An MMA coach plans eight-week fight camps, runs grappling and striking sessions, and studies opponents' film. On fight night they sit in the corner giving advice between rounds.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Years of training and competing in MMA or a base sport like wrestling or jiu-jitsu, then assistant coaching at a gym; no degree required.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Similar to coaches.
Low risk for 10 years. Video and data apps help scout; running camps, holding pads and cornering fighters is hands-on work.
Classes: High school wrestling, Weight training PE, Health and nutrition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2022.
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