Question: is mma a martial art?
Answer: Well, it's really a sport, not a martial art. And the reason is that it is made up of many different martial arts and disciplines and geared towards competition. MMA fighters cross train in a variety of disciplines like Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Wrestling, Judo, Kickboxing, etc.