Mark Zuckerberg's MMA Training: CEO Encourages Execs to Join

Mark Zuckerberg's Unusual Team-Building Exercise

Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates a strong commitment to his mixed martial arts (MMA) training regimen. He has even extended invitations to his top-level executives to participate in training sessions alongside him.

This intriguing detail was disclosed by Nick Clegg, as featured in his upcoming book. Meta's former president of global affairs recounts this story, which Fast Company noted as one of the book’s more captivating elements amidst otherwise simple writing.

A Sparring Session with Executives

Clegg’s account reveals that Zuckerberg assembled a group of Meta’s highest-ranking leaders for MMA practice during a management retreat. Joel Kaplan, who now holds Clegg’s former position following Clegg’s departure earlier this year, successfully achieved a mount position.

Clegg characterized Kaplan’s mount as being “too close for comfort.” Initial investigation into MMA techniques confirms that a mount is indeed a physically close and dominant position.

The incident raises a question about modern corporate bonding activities. One might wonder what led to the abandonment of more traditional pursuits like golfing.

MMA training appears to be Zuckerberg’s preferred method for fostering camaraderie and potentially, a competitive spirit within his leadership team.

This anecdote provides a unique glimpse into the unconventional leadership style of the Meta CEO.