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Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in California

199 of the 4,515 martial arts schools we track in California have mixed martial arts programs. Find martial arts academies offering structured Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) instruction combining striking, wrestling, and submission grappling. These facilities cater to all skill levels, ranging from beginners focusing on fitness to amateur fighters preparing for competition. Before contacting a gym, check whether their curriculum integrates separate discipline classes like Muay Thai and BJJ or offers dedicated MMA combination sessions. Full listings for every city are on the California page.

Los Angeles 15

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles BJJ / grapplingMMA

1314 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3009

+19492417839 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Aziz Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

24372 Vanowen St, Los Angeles, CA 91307-2800

+18187026822 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Dynamix MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11870 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

+13105841700 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Fight Science MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4713 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016-1515

+13234247181 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Fortune Gym Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7574 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

(323) 845-4755 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Hawkins Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

8687 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034-2531

+13105702797 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Jeff Speakman Kenpo 5.0 Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1517 Garfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022-5421

+16268316953 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Los Angeles Fight Club Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4228 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029-3509

+12138003149 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

MRG MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1149 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019-3113

+13237661212 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Machatz Urban Self-Defense MMA

12466 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-5512

+13103984369 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Milton Arguello Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA

22878 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91364-1203

+18188356523 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Rokah Karate BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

9218 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035-1319

+13104632385 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Selva Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1725 N Eastern Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032

6262822012 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Sparta Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1512

+14248327404 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

Taejo Kickboxing Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

552 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020-4206

+12138234009 Website All Los Angeles martial arts schools

San Diego 9

American Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3030 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

6192836596 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Bujinkan Taka-Seigi Dojo San Diego Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9865 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1139

+18582083583 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Dick Willett's American Kenpo Karate Association Senior Council -AKKA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3030 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104-1316

+16027215074 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Double Kick Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111

+18583092355 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Full Potential Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3323 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-1035

🕒 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:13:28 +0000

+18584619223 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Manna's Martial Arts

12285 World Trade Dr, San Diego, CA 92128-3772

+18584876470 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Practical Karate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4170 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117-5203

+18582918362 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

RB Training Systems BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7894 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111-1909

+16199922753 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Rebellion MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9825 Carroll Centre Rd, San Diego, CA 92126-6508

🕒 Mon 12pm-8:30pm, Tue 11am-8:30pm, Wed 12pm-8:30pm, Thu 11am-8:30pm, Fri 12pm-9:15pm, Sat 10am-2pm

+18585361100 Website All San Diego martial arts schools

Fresno 5

Dethrone Base Camp Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3069 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93711

(559) 431-4290 Website All Fresno martial arts schools

Dethrone Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3076 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711-3217

+15593673390 Website All Fresno martial arts schools

Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4774 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726-0104

+15593016323 Website All Fresno martial arts schools

Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

6701 N Milburn Ave, Fresno, CA 93722-2147

+15595204320 Website All Fresno martial arts schools

Ultimate Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7731 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93720-0962

+15592612805 Website All Fresno martial arts schools

Moreno Valley 4

Academy of Striking & Grappling BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

24210 Postal Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-0520

+19512833974 Website All Moreno Valley martial arts schools

Icon MMA MMA

24287 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-3029

+19519414266 Website All Moreno Valley martial arts schools

Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

24471 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553

(951) 485-7077 Website All Moreno Valley martial arts schools

The Training Mat BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

14161 Elsworth St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-9007

+19516979240 Website All Moreno Valley martial arts schools

Anaheim 3

Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

428 N Lakeview Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807-3029

🕒 Monday-Friday 6PM + Saturday 10AM

+17149988783 Website All Anaheim martial arts schools

Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil Dariush Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2993 E White Star Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806-2630

🕒 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:21:12

+17147234056 Website All Anaheim martial arts schools

UFC GYM Anaheim

321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

🕒 Mon 4am-12pm, Fri 12am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm

+16572958399 Website All Anaheim martial arts schools

Daly City 3

10th Planet Daly City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

69 Washington St, Daly City, CA 94014

+14153477478 Website All Daly City martial arts schools

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

7340 Mission St, Daly City, CA 94014-2666

+16507567579 Website All Daly City martial arts schools

Dragon House Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2990 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014-1525

+14153494467 Website All Daly City martial arts schools

Moorpark 3

American Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

790 New Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021-3610

+18055237066 Website All Moorpark martial arts schools

Kraken Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

484 E Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021-1900

🕒 Mon-Thu 5am-6pm

+18052227948 Website All Moorpark martial arts schools

Moorpark's Transported Afterschool Program Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

790 Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021-1756

+18055511178 Website All Moorpark martial arts schools

San Jose 3

All Sport Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

319 Piercy Rd, San Jose, CA 95138-1403

+14083139879 Website All San Jose martial arts schools

FightCraft Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1825 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128-1928

+14088964206 Website All San Jose martial arts schools

Santa Teresa Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

19 Great Oaks Blvd, San Jose, CA 95119-1364

+14086292441 Website All San Jose martial arts schools

Arcadia 2

SCHOOL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

24 W St Joseph St, Arcadia, CA 91007-2854

+16264615237 Website All Arcadia martial arts schools

SCHOOL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Arcadia BJJ / grappling

310 S 1st Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006-3801

+16262266377 Website All Arcadia martial arts schools

Berkeley 2

Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

1500 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703-2302

+15104868000 Website All Berkeley martial arts schools

SBG NorCal BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1450 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1046

+15105408283 Website All Berkeley martial arts schools

Burbank 2

Burbank Karate & Kobudo BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

8189431011 Website All Burbank martial arts schools

Masters In Motion BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504-3851

+18189341011 Website All Burbank martial arts schools

Camarillo 2

Sityodtong 805 Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

856 Arneill Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010-4701

🕒 Mon-Fri: 9am

+18054399546 Website All Camarillo martial arts schools

The Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1151 Avenida Acaso, Camarillo, CA 93012-8720

+18184562002 Website All Camarillo martial arts schools

Costa Mesa 2

Bunasawa-Kai Judo & Jukkendo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

+19496451674 Website All Costa Mesa martial arts schools

Tomacelli Academy: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMMA

2380 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(860) 371-5106 Website All Costa Mesa martial arts schools

Davis 2

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Davis BJJ / grappling

2860 W Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616-5666

+19166163278 Website All Davis martial arts schools

Tracy's Karate Studios Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

706 5th St, Davis, CA 95616-4142

+15307502100 Website All Davis martial arts schools

Dublin 2

Combat Sports Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6400 Sierra Ct, Dublin, CA 94568-2774

+19252488963 Website All Dublin martial arts schools

Combat Sports Academy / CSA CrossFit Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7100 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568

(925) 230-8442 Website All Dublin martial arts schools

El Cajon 2

James Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2356 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020-2103

+18338940191 Website All El Cajon martial arts schools

Switch Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

109 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020-3918

+16193346871 Website All El Cajon martial arts schools

Folsom 2

Folsom Taekwondo Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

98 Clarksville Rd, Folsom, CA 95630-8204

🕒 Wed 3:30am-8:15pm, Thu 3:30am-9pm, Fri 3:30am-7pm, Sun 10am-12:30pm

+19169831735 Website All Folsom martial arts schools

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

325 E Bidwell St, Folsom, CA 95630-4201

+19167891353 Website All Folsom martial arts schools

Fountain Valley 2

Taurus MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9120 Edinger Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-1437

+17144646724 Website All Fountain Valley martial arts schools

Williams Academy of MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8780 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3210

+17148666926 Website All Fountain Valley martial arts schools

Huntington Beach 2

Cris Cyborg's Fitness Martial Arts Academy of Huntington Beach Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

5842 McFadden Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649-1336

+16572935515 Website All Huntington Beach martial arts schools

Kings MMA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7391 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-5407

🕒 mon: 6:00am-10:00am/4:00pm-9:00pm

+17148482525 Website All Huntington Beach martial arts schools

Irvine 2

Empire Training Grounds Irvine Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5520 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620-5700

+17148758364 Website All Irvine martial arts schools

Team Oyama MMA and Fitness Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

16632 Hale Ave, Irvine, CA 92606-5073

🕒 Mon 11:30am-1pm, Mon 4pm-8pm, Tue 11:30am-1pm, Tue 4:30pm-8pm, Wed 11:30am-1pm, Wed 4pm-8pm, Thu 11:30am-1pm, Thu 4:30pm

+19492503117 Website All Irvine martial arts schools

Laguna Niguel 2

Laguna Kickboxing Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

30232 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-2366

+19493636500 Website All Laguna Niguel martial arts schools

Optimus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

31151 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-4101

+19494812511 Website All Laguna Niguel martial arts schools

Monterey 2

Monterey Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

465 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940-2702

+18316417342 Website All Monterey martial arts schools

Moore's Shou Shu - Monterey Bay Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

465 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940-2702

Website All Monterey martial arts schools

Newark 2

Alonso academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

36601 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560-3038

+15106882419 Website All Newark martial arts schools

West Coast World Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6107 Jarvis Ave, Newark, CA 94560-1210

🕒 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:53

+15107969776 Website All Newark martial arts schools

Oakland 2

Mixed Martial Arts Bravo Zulu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

3008 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602-3212

+15103019615 Website All Oakland martial arts schools

Pacific Ring Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

493 40th St, Oakland, CA 94609-2523

+15104445269 Website All Oakland martial arts schools

Oceanside 2

Compound MMA & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1401 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054

+14242419101 Website All Oceanside martial arts schools

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Oceanside Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3529 Cannon Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056-4979

+16195712568 Website All Oceanside martial arts schools

Palm Desert 2

Coachella Valley Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

75150 Sheryl Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211-5118

+17608801716 Website All Palm Desert martial arts schools

Swanson MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

77804 Wildcat Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211-1143

+17609027904 Website All Palm Desert martial arts schools

Pasadena 2

Fight Academy Of Pasadena Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

36 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

+16267370442 Website All Pasadena martial arts schools

Modern Martial Arts and Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2318 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107-3655

🕒 Mon 5pm-9pm, Tue 5pm-9pm, Wed 5pm-9pm, Thu 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-1pm

+16262271414 Website All Pasadena martial arts schools

Pleasanton 2

Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6668 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588-3334

+19254680330 Website All Pleasanton martial arts schools

The Resistance Fitness Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3283 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

+19254257075 Website All Pleasanton martial arts schools

Rancho Cordova 2

Bragiao BJJ MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11347 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-6225

+19169053101 Website All Rancho Cordova martial arts schools

Ohana Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

11354 White Rock Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-6619

🕒 Mon-Thu 4pm-8pm

+12067952158 Website All Rancho Cordova martial arts schools

Rancho Cucamonga 2

Arc Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10399 Lemon Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3770

+19099481777 Website All Rancho Cucamonga martial arts schools

Millennia MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8423 Rochester Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-3995

+19515965583 Website All Rancho Cucamonga martial arts schools

Roseville 2

Joslin's Martial Arts Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1801 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA 95661

🕒 Mon 3pm-9pm, Tue 3pm-9pm, Wed 3pm-9pm, Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 9am-12pm

(916) 773-4141 Website All Roseville martial arts schools

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

354 N Sunrise Ave, Roseville, CA 95661-3098

+19167891133 Website All Roseville martial arts schools

Sacramento 2

Jaguar Muay Thai Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4027 N Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834-1250

+19162568908 Website All Sacramento martial arts schools

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2250 Del Paso Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834-9675

+19164199878 Website All Sacramento martial arts schools

Salinas 2

Curtis Sells Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

834 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901

+18317511789 Website All Salinas martial arts schools

Kugtar Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

339 Maple St, Salinas, CA 93901-4180

🕒 Wed 10:30am-12pm, Thu 6:30am-7:30am, Fri 10:30am-12:30pm

+18318006332 All Salinas martial arts schools

San Rafael 2

Hurricane Athletics and Combat Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1295 2nd St, San Rafael, CA 94901-3800

+14158952680 Website All San Rafael martial arts schools

Lavin Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4286 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903-2645

+14156889750 Website All San Rafael martial arts schools

Santa Barbara 2

Academy Koei Kan Karate Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 564-1006 Website All Santa Barbara martial arts schools

Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18056893540 Website All Santa Barbara martial arts schools

Santa Clarita 2

Dream Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

22942 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321-2718

+16613003300 Website All Santa Clarita martial arts schools

Hayastan MMA Santa Clarita Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

19367 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351-2630

+17479448002 Website All Santa Clarita martial arts schools

Tracy 2

Castro MMA & BJJ HQ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

450 W Larch Rd, Tracy, CA 95304-1651

+12098398403 Website All Tracy martial arts schools

West Coast World Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

346 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95376-2548

+12096509104 Website All Tracy martial arts schools

Tustin 2

Olympia Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2600 Walnut Ave, Tustin, CA 92780-7032

+17145732838 Website All Tustin martial arts schools

Tustin Shaolin Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

104 W 1st St, Tustin, CA 92780-3210

+17145080488 Website All Tustin martial arts schools

Vallejo 2

Combat Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4380 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA 94589-2266

+17076423762 Website All Vallejo martial arts schools

Tracy's Karate Studios Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

911 Tennessee St, Vallejo, CA 94590

7076430151 Website All Vallejo martial arts schools

Agoura Hills 1

Mod My Fight Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

28708 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301-3300

+18055511435 Website All Agoura Hills martial arts schools

Apple Valley 1

Happy Life Mix Martial Arts

13630 Pawnee Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308-5758

🕒 Mon 5pm-10pm, Tue 4:30pm-10pm, Wed 5pm-10pm, Sat 2pm-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm

+17602695582 Website All Apple Valley martial arts schools

Auburn 1

Gold Country Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

10988 Combie Rd, Auburn, CA 95602-8987

+15308302173 Website All Auburn martial arts schools

Bakersfield 1

McGuire's Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3401 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3108

🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm

+16614124975 Website All Bakersfield martial arts schools

Big Bear Lake 1

Fight Syndicate Big Bear Kids classesMMA

559 Bonanza Trl, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

+19095475198 Website All Big Bear Lake martial arts schools

Brentwood 1

Checkmat Brentwood Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

640 Harvest Park Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513-4020

+19253380614 Website All Brentwood martial arts schools

Carmichael 1

California Boxing and MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6422 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608-4017

+19164888852 Website All Carmichael martial arts schools

Chino 1

Millennia MMA Chino Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5475 Philadelphia St, Chino, CA 91710-7535

+19094988076 Website All Chino martial arts schools

Chino Hills 1

Millennia MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2587 Chino Hills Pkwy Ste A, Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909) 248-2924 Website All Chino Hills martial arts schools

Chula Vista 1

Gamebred Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

861 Harold Pl, Chula Vista, CA 91914-4553

+16199348688 Website All Chula Vista martial arts schools

Citrus Heights 1

Marinoble's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7524 Walnut Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-1434

+19167860333 Website All Citrus Heights martial arts schools

City of Industry 1

Hacienda MMA Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

15227 Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91745-1507

+15625367298 Website All City of Industry martial arts schools

Claremont 1

UCS - University Of Combat Sports, Carlson Gracie Claremont BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Claremont, CA

+19093533827 Website All Claremont martial arts schools

Clovis 1

Guido's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

955 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612-3989

+15594772053 Website All Clovis martial arts schools

Colton 1

Kungfu4less.com Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1593 Walter Ct, Colton, CA 92324-4840

+18665832955 Website All Colton martial arts schools

Corona 1

Checkmat Corona BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

211 Dupont St, Corona, CA 92879-6019

+17149075215 Website All Corona martial arts schools

Corte Madera 1

Practical Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5768 Paradise Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925-1223

🕒 9:00am – 2:00pm

+14159270899 Website All Corte Madera martial arts schools

Cupertino 1

Shaolin Kung Fu International Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

19964 E Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014-0556

🕒 3:30pm to 8:00pm

+14082533818 Website All Cupertino martial arts schools

Danville 1

Crispim BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3420 Fostoria Way, Danville, CA 94526-5570

+19255528005 Website All Danville martial arts schools

Desert Hot Springs 1

Desert Hot Springs Mixed Martial Arts MMA

12380 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-3920

+17606602168 Website All Desert Hot Springs martial arts schools

Downey 1

Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9220 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90240-2909

+15626144364 Website All Downey martial arts schools

Duarte 1

MG Kenpo Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1740 Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 831-6953 Website All Duarte martial arts schools

East Los Angeles 1

Scorpion Mma Akako Mma Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1014 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022

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El Dorado Hills 1

West Coast Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

5007 Windplay Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9359

+19169331973 Website All El Dorado Hills martial arts schools

Elk Grove 1

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9320 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624-5060

🕒 Mon 3pm-9pm, Tue 3pm-9pm, Wed 3pm-9pm, Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 9am-12pm

+19167143390 Website All Elk Grove martial arts schools

Escondido 1

North County MMA & Ultimate Fitness MMA

319 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025-2814

+17605355664 Website All Escondido martial arts schools

Fair Oaks 1

NV Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4335 Hazel Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-6669

🕒 monthly kids night out program! ages 3-14

+19168716978 Website All Fair Oaks martial arts schools

Fairfield 1

Tracy's Karate and Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

836 W Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533-5740

+17076318675 Website All Fairfield martial arts schools

Fremont 1

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

43086 Christy St, Fremont, CA 94538-3183

+15105736555 Website All Fremont martial arts schools

Fullerton 1

Rounders MMA Fullerton Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

353 S State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831-4902

+16572991830 Website All Fullerton martial arts schools

Gardena 1

California Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1617 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90249-3028

+13107566501 Website All Gardena martial arts schools

Gilroy 1

Antdawg's MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6901 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020-6625

+14083375774 Website All Gilroy martial arts schools

Glendale 1

KD MMA Montrose Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2131 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91020-1628

+17472315550 Website All Glendale martial arts schools

Glendora 1

The Lair Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

153 W Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740-6208

+16265873690 Website All Glendora martial arts schools

Goleta 1

Paragon Goleta Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5940 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117-2312

+18057741456 Website All Goleta martial arts schools

Hayward 1

Bay Area Fight Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1625 Industrial Pkwy W, Hayward, CA 94544-7046

+15109998015 Website All Hayward martial arts schools

Hemet 1

Team Quest Athletic Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

215 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92543-4205

+19517650968 Website All Hemet martial arts schools

Hercules 1

Yee's Martial Arts Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

844 Willow Ave, Hercules, CA 94547-3817

+15102453483 Website All Hercules martial arts schools

Hesperia 1

Fight Lab MMA MMA

10178 I Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345-5406

+13606313285 Website All Hesperia martial arts schools

Imperial Beach 1

South Shore Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMMA

536 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932-1777

+16193142533 Website All Imperial Beach martial arts schools

La Mesa 1

American Kenpo Karate BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7959 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

6192836596 Website All La Mesa martial arts schools

La Mirada 1

UFC GYM La Mirada Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

14920 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638-4722

+17143321770 Website All La Mirada martial arts schools

Laguna Hills 1

Subfighter MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

23272 Vista Grande Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1489

+19495102093 Website All Laguna Hills martial arts schools

Lake Balboa 1

Pro Boxing Supplies Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6800 Balboa Blvd, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

8188496021 Website

Lake Forest 1

Open Mat Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

26923 Fuerte Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630-8149

+19493257520 Website All Lake Forest martial arts schools

Lomita 1

Gil's Kickboxing Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1930 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717-2603

+13108095279 Website All Lomita martial arts schools

Los Gatos 1

Studio Kicks Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

553 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030-4336

🕒 Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

+14083993435 Website All Los Gatos martial arts schools

Manhattan Beach 1

Nino Schembri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

1005 Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6215

🕒 Friday @ 6:30 PM

+13103722631 Website All Manhattan Beach martial arts schools

Menifee 1

Total Impact Martial Arts

28075 Bradley Rd, Menifee, CA 92586-2207

+19513099470 Website All Menifee martial arts schools

Merced 1

Merced Mixed Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

745 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340-4613

🕒 Mon 6am-8am, Tue 11am-1pm, Wed 6am-8am, Thu 11am-1pm, Fri 4:30pm-8pm, Sat 8am-11am, Sun 8am-9am

+12093840117 Website All Merced martial arts schools

Modesto 1

Ralph Gracie Modesto Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

518 Kiernan Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-9330

+12097995368 Website All Modesto martial arts schools

Murrieta 1

Fight Syndicate Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

33040 Antelope Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563-2439

🕒 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:27

+19513016959 Website All Murrieta martial arts schools

Napa 1

Napa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

818 Jackson St, Napa, CA 94559-1322

🕒 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:41

+17073630270 Website All Napa martial arts schools

National City 1

One Legacy Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

820 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950-3512

+16192275177 Website All National City martial arts schools

North Hollywood 1

Gokor's & Gene Labelle Mma Grappling Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA

11044 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601-2430

+18189854656 Website All North Hollywood martial arts schools

Oakdale 1

Oakdale Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

140 N 2nd Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361-3027

+12096798717 Website All Oakdale martial arts schools

Orange 1

Tomacelli Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

940 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868-2889

+18603715106 Website All Orange martial arts schools

Oxnard 1

Espiritu Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1267 S Victoria Ave, Oxnard, CA 93035-1292

🕒 Fri 6:00 AM

+18052030847 Website All Oxnard martial arts schools

Pacific Grove 1

Moore's Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

156 Fountain Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2736

+18319155838 Website All Pacific Grove martial arts schools

Patterson 1

Castro Mixed Martial Arts • Patterson,CA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

42 N 3rd St, Patterson, CA 95363-2507

+12098948127 Website All Patterson martial arts schools

Pittsburg 1

Team Black Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1150 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565-2667

+19258130229 Website All Pittsburg martial arts schools

Placerville 1

New Man's Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4568 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

+15306222330 Website All Placerville martial arts schools

Ramona 1

Ramona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2102 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065-2519

🕒 Mon: 3:25–8:15

+17607875855 Website All Ramona martial arts schools

Reseda 1

Ali Fight Shop Muay thai / kickboxing

7361 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335

8186098900 Website All Reseda martial arts schools

Rialto 1

Carlos Alberto's MMA & Fitness Center MMA

244 E Foothill Blvd, Rialto, CA 92376-5160

+19098206900 Website All Rialto martial arts schools

Riverside 1

Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3457 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-3218

+19517425733 Website All Riverside martial arts schools

Rocklin 1

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3091 Stanford Ranch Rd, Rocklin, CA 95765-5537

+19162834002 Website All Rocklin martial arts schools

San Bernardino 1

Adrenaline Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1465 S D St, San Bernardino, CA 92408-3217

🕒 Monday – Thursday: 1 pm – 8:30 pm

+19094220648 Website All San Bernardino martial arts schools

San Marcos 1

San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

684 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069-3005

+17607521445 Website All San Marcos martial arts schools

San Mateo 1

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

910 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402-1801

+14152188848 Website All San Mateo martial arts schools

Santa Ana 1

Rounders MMA and Boxing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1214 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-2621

+17145990826 Website All Santa Ana martial arts schools

Santa Rosa 1

Nor Cal Fighting Alliance Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

917 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1961

🕒 Monday - Friday 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

+17075278481 Website All Santa Rosa martial arts schools

Santee 1

Valiant Training Center Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8733 N Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071-4523

+16194990522 Website All Santee martial arts schools

Shingle Springs 1

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3000 Green Valley Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682-7752

🕒 Monday-Friday: 3PM - 9PM

+15306721958 Website All Shingle Springs martial arts schools

Sierra Madre 1

Jiu Jitsu Athletic Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

303 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2357

🕒 Tuesdays 6:15pm to 7:00pm

+16267017261 Website All Sierra Madre martial arts schools

Signal Hill 1

Brazilian Top Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2680 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755-2020

+15623310138 Website All Signal Hill martial arts schools

Simi Valley 1

Paragon Simi Valley Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4210 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063-3300

+18056008893 Website All Simi Valley martial arts schools

Sonora 1

Sonora MMA Academy (Mixed Martial Arts) Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

14855 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370

🕒 Mon 5am-7:30pm, Tue 5am-7pm, Wed 3:30am-7:30pm, Thu 5am-7pm

(209) 533-3505 Website All Sonora martial arts schools

South San Francisco 1

El Nino Training Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6452

🕒 Monday-Thursday: 4:00pm

+16506364510 Website All South San Francisco martial arts schools

Stanton 1

Candal's Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7701 Katella Ave, Stanton, CA 90680-4911

+17142629588 Website All Stanton martial arts schools

Tarzana 1

Kaiju MMA & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

18356 Oxnard St, Tarzana, CA 91356-1555

+18182311119 All Tarzana martial arts schools

Tehachapi 1

Lion Heart MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

20571 Santa Lucia St, Tehachapi, CA 93561-8612

+16612386540 Website All Tehachapi martial arts schools

Torrance 1

Black House Torrance Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3865 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505-5915

+13103611043 Website All Torrance martial arts schools

Twin Peaks 1

Fear Not Mixed Martial Arts MMA

675 Grandview Rd, Twin Peaks, CA 92391

+19093377775 Website All Twin Peaks martial arts schools

Ukiah 1

Mendo Training Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1068 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482-3414

🕒 Thu 4pm-8:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-8:30pm

+17074852341 Website All Ukiah martial arts schools

Vacaville 1

Tracy's Karate & Mixed Martial Arts Studios Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

890 Alamo Dr, Vacaville, CA 95688-5313

+17074486622 Website All Vacaville martial arts schools

Van Nuys 1

House of Champions Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

17228 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91406-2103

+18189967180 Website All Van Nuys martial arts schools

Ventura 1

Triple Seven Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7880 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93004-1571

+18055727387 Website All Ventura martial arts schools

Vista 1

North Coast Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

131 Main St, Vista, CA 92084-6007

+17606596557 Website All Vista martial arts schools

Westlake Village 1

Modernize My Fight Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

28708 Roadside Dr., Suite C, Westlake Village, CA 91301

(805) 551-1435 Website All Westlake Village martial arts schools

Westminster 1

A-Team Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6330 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683-3616

+17148982340 Website All Westminster martial arts schools

Whittier 1

Kali Academy of Mixed Martial Arts MMA

14108 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90605

+15626986602 Website All Whittier martial arts schools

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Good to know about mixed martial arts gyms and training

How much do MMA gym memberships typically cost?
Monthly membership fees for MMA training range between $120 and $250 per month across the United States. Unlimited class packages that cover BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling usually cost around $180 to $220 monthly. Many academies also charge a one-time registration fee of $50 to $100.

Do I need prior experience to start MMA training?
No prior experience is required to enroll in beginner MMA or fundamental conditioning classes. Instructors break down basic stance, striking combinations, takedown mechanics, and ground positions step by step. Most students train for 3 to 6 months before advancing to intermediate contact drills.

What mandatory gear is needed for beginner MMA classes?
Beginners need fitted workout clothing, hand wraps, a mouthguard, and 16oz boxing gloves for heavy bag and pad work. As you progress to grappling and light sparring, you will need 7oz MMA sparring gloves, shin guards, and a groin cup. Essential starter gear bundles cost approximately $120 to $200.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.