Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Chicago, IL

13 of the 224 martial arts schools we list in Chicago 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.

Bel Air Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2657 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-6862

+17739008875 Website Directions

Chicago Midway Inc

4433 S Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4051

+17736969152 Website Directions

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts MMA

1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2528

+13122193095 Website Directions

Degerberg Academy of Martial Arts

4717 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-4738

+17737285300 Website Directions

Grassroots Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness BJJ / grappling

10940 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-3228

+17089411485 Website Directions

Hybrid Martial Arts & Fitness

3933 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-4227

+13124200744 Website Directions

Mission MMA & Fitness MMA

1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-2502

+13122852423 Website Directions

North Side Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

3649 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634-2753

+17736543161 Website Directions

Panthers Martial Arts Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

5438 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-2620

+17737032453 Website Directions

Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-6541

+13129894023 Website Directions

TDC MMA + Fitness MMA

2450 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612

+13127642349 Website Directions

TDC South Loop

1720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1465

+13126904131 Website Directions

Victory MMA Midway Gyms Chicago-Midway Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5101 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4205

🕒 10:00 pm tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 pm

+17739578040 Website Directions

Sparring rules: Most gyms require a minimum of 3 to 6 months of foundational training plus coach approval before allowing live MMA sparring.

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Good to know

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.