Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Michigan

32 of the 776 martial arts schools we track in Michigan 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 Michigan page.

Portage 3

Lightning Kicks Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

161 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

2693832610 Website All Portage martial arts schools

Lightning Kicks Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

541 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024-3444

+12693832610 Website All Portage martial arts schools

Precision Martial Arts Kids classesMMA

8175 Creekside Dr, Portage, MI 49024-5313

+12692341030 Website All Portage martial arts schools

Norton Shores 2

Aspire Taekwondo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

928 E Broadway Ave, Norton Shores, MI 49444-2352

+16168136654 Website All Norton Shores martial arts schools

Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan BJJ / grappling

1649 W Sherman Blvd, Norton Shores, MI 49441-3544

+12317300313 Website All Norton Shores martial arts schools

Oxford 2

Cosens Martial Arts Oxford LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

172 S Washington St, Oxford, MI 48371

+12485727096 Website All Oxford martial arts schools

Maverick MMA Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

925 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371-6742

+12485146936 Website All Oxford martial arts schools

Almont 1

Veda Combat Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

780 N Van Dyke Rd, Almont, MI 48003-8544

🕒 7:00am - 8:00am

+18104174427 Website

Bloomfield Twp 1

Roots Combat Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

794 Industrial Ct, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302-0380

+12482824069 Website All Bloomfield Twp martial arts schools

Caledonia 1

Octō Alliance Combat Sports BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3555 68th St SE Ste 6 7, Caledonia, MI 49316

🕒 6:30am - 7:30am

6165584383 Website All Caledonia martial arts schools

Chesterfield Twp 1

Champion Boxing and Fight Club BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

33101 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047-1927

+15866486280 Website All Chesterfield Twp martial arts schools

Coldwater 1

Michigan Sports Camps MMA

315 N Fiske Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036-9138

+15172784908 Website All Coldwater martial arts schools

Farmington Hills 1

Vision Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Farmington Hills BJJ / grapplingMMA

27881 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3732

+12489491520 Website All Farmington Hills martial arts schools

Fenton 1

Cosens Martial Arts Fenton BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3160 W Silver Lake Rd, Fenton, MI 48430-1321

+18102080023 Website All Fenton martial arts schools

Ferndale 1

Boombox Mixed Martial Arts MMA

2871 Hilton Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220-1066

+12488205654 Website All Ferndale martial arts schools

Flat Rock 1

All Day MMA & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

26662 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134-1655

🕒 10:00AM - 12:00PM

+17344716005 Website All Flat Rock martial arts schools

Genoa Twp 1

Michigan Institute of Athletics BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2244 Euler Rd, Genoa Twp, MI 48114-7408

+18105226030 Website

Hastings 1

Deep Water Grappling and Striking House BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

119 E State St, Hastings, MI 49058-1808

+16168943377 Website All Hastings martial arts schools

Holland 1

Guardian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12330 James St, Holland, MI 49424-8561

+16162987600 Website All Holland martial arts schools

Lincoln Park 1

American MMA MMA

878 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146-1213

+13139281044 Website All Lincoln Park martial arts schools

Livonia 1

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Livonia Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12924 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48150-4201

+17347138601 Website All Livonia martial arts schools

Midland 1

Angel's Karate Taekwondo Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo

1108 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640

+19898356000 Website All Midland martial arts schools

Milford 1

Crown MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

141 S Milford Rd, Milford, MI 48381-2758

+12488472424 Website

Redford 1

Mash Gym Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

26575 W 8 Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240-1141

🕒 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

+13133875801 Website All Redford martial arts schools

Richmond 1

Blue Devil Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

67460 S Main St, Richmond, MI 48062-1922

+18108923202 Website All Richmond martial arts schools

Roseville 1

Tiger Chung's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

20757 E 13 Mile Rd, Roseville, MI 48066-4503

🕒 4 PM - 7 PM

+15868790340 Website All Roseville martial arts schools

Saginaw 1

Michigan Martial Arts Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

7679 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609-5012

+19897819000 Website All Saginaw martial arts schools

Shelby Township 1

Proving Grounds Jiu Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

46825 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315

+15868948640 Website All Shelby Township martial arts schools

St Helen 1

The Grey Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5918 E West Branch Rd, St Helen, MI 48656

+19895380849 Website

Sterling Heights 1

Allegiance Gym Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

37676 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312-1836

+12484259717 Website All Sterling Heights martial arts schools

Troy 1

Cascao Jiu jitsu Troy, MI Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

444 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084-5432

+12484336873 Website All Troy martial arts schools

Westland 1

Stars and Strikes MMA MMA

38156 N Executive Dr, Westland, MI 48185-1972

+17342726646 Website All Westland martial arts schools

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 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.