Marcin Najman – from the MMA cage to the lecture theatre

The modern world of social media and constant online exposure is a place where dealing with heckling, understanding the mechanisms of the media market and creating one’s own brand are skills no less valuable than straight punches or hooks. It is important to remember that Najman is not trying to be an academic lecturer in the traditional sense. He will not be teaching maths or history, but his first-hand experience of the media world, freak-fights and being a public figure in Poland. His knowledge, while atypical, is valuable for those who want to enter the world of entertainment, combat sports or social media. One can assume that there will certainly be those who will question Najman’s qualifications as a lecturer, but it is worth remembering that many specialists in various fields often share their knowledge outside the traditional educational system. After all, the best way to learn is to listen to those who have already been through it all. Will Najman’s lecture series become a hit? Will it attract crowds of young people eager to become the next freak-fight stars? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure – in the world of social media, where fame can come and go in the blink of an eye, Najman’s knowledge of being in the spotlight, dealing with criticism and creating his own brand could prove invaluable.