Unleash your potential and deepen your engagement with the world by joining the MMA club with Cullan Hamilton. Discover the connection between athleticism and academia, build confidence, foster deep friendships, and experience personal growth through mixed martial arts.
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| Combat sports, like MMA, can have a profound impact on a person’s life |
| MMA club started by Cullan Hamilton welcomes people of all backgrounds |
| MMA can build confidence, foster deep friendships, and teach humility |
| Engaging in MMA can lead to personal growth and becoming a more enriched individual |
| Join the MMA club to experience the spillover effects described by Cullan Hamilton |
Did you know that the ancient Greek philosopher Plato was a wrestler? Discover the fascinating connection between athleticism and academia in our modern world. Combat sports, like mixed martial arts (MMA), can have a profound impact on a person’s life.
I had the opportunity to speak with Cullan Hamilton, a sophomore at SMCC majoring in Education, who started an MMA club on the USM Portland campus. Every Thursday morning, a diverse group gathers on the Bean Green, right in front of the McGoldrick Center, to practice MMA. What makes this club unique is that it welcomes people of all backgrounds, even those who have no prior athletic experience.
According to Cullan, you don’t have to be a stereotypical jock to join the club. In fact, many fighters started off as complete nerds. MMA can help build confidence and break through shyness. It also fosters deep friendships that are formed through controlled combat. Engaging in MMA humbles individuals and teaches them the importance of leaving their ego behind. Despite the humbling effect, MMA offers a sense of potential growth and the opportunity to become stronger.
If you’re intrigued by the spillover effects that Cullan described, you might consider joining the MMA club. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or have never participated in any sports before, MMA can benefit anyone. Academia is not just about getting a degree; it’s about personal growth and becoming a more enriched and virtuous individual. Adding MMA as a supplement to your education can deepen your engagement with the world.
To learn more about the MMA club and how to participate, reach out to Cullan at [email protected]
