Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Ohio

45 of the 911 martial arts schools we track in Ohio 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 Ohio page.

West Chester 5

Cincinnati MMA Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4845 Premier Way, West Chester, OH 45069-3073

+15132858398 Website All West Chester martial arts schools

JG MMA Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6088 West Chester Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-2946

+15138895851 Website All West Chester martial arts schools

Jg Mma Acad Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7716 Service Center Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-2442

+15137771994 Website All West Chester martial arts schools

Sacan Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

9090 Cox Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-3714

🕒 Monday Kenpo Karate (kids) - 5:30pm Muay...

+15138471476 Website All West Chester martial arts schools

Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

4868 Union Centre Pavilion Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-4880

🕒 Thursdays from 6:00-7:00

+19375037005 Website All West Chester martial arts schools

Cincinnati 3

Academy of Kung Fu and Tai Chi Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4927 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238-3901

+15134814406 Website All Cincinnati martial arts schools

Bendu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4101 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223-1180

+15132345626 Website All Cincinnati martial arts schools

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

671 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245

513.752.5425 Website All Cincinnati martial arts schools

Beavercreek 2

Dayton MMA Academy MMA

3329 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430-1365

+19374311980 Website All Beavercreek martial arts schools

Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center Beavercreek Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4468 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45440

9377050758 Website All Beavercreek martial arts schools

Strongsville 2

Kano Jiujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

19654 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH 44136-8434

+18708976641 Website All Strongsville martial arts schools

Vanyo Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

19654 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH 44136

+14402389842 Website All Strongsville martial arts schools

Ashtabula 1

AGC - Ashtabula Grappling Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1831 E 51st St, Ashtabula, OH 44004-6270

+14405364083 Website All Ashtabula martial arts schools

Berea 1

New World Karate & Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

760 W Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017-2900

+14402343376 Website

Big Prairie 1

JUJITSU SCHOOL OF SELF DEFENSE Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

13559 Shreve Rd, Big Prairie, OH 44611

🕒 Monday 7:00pm - 8:30

+13302011313 Website

Canfield 1

Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu of Ohio Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

64 Cardinal Dr, Canfield, OH 44406

+13309537159 Website

Centerville 1

Soma Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

101 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH 45459-2750

🕒 Thursdays from 6:00-7:00

+19375037005 Website All Centerville martial arts schools

Chesterland 1

Revolution Fight and Fitness Annex Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8109 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026-2480

🕒 SUNDAY - Women's Boxing: 11:00 AM - 12:00

+12167106065 Website All Chesterland martial arts schools

Cleves 1

Drive Mixed Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5255 State Route 128, Cleves, OH 45002

5137063748 Website

Clyde 1

Iron & Soul Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1710 W McPherson Hwy, Clyde, OH 43410-1016

+15678551406 Website All Clyde martial arts schools

Columbus 1

Ronin Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1012 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212-3111

🕒 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

+16145653787 Website All Columbus martial arts schools

Elyria 1

Mr. Dee's Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

515 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035-3718

+14403669493 Website All Elyria martial arts schools

Euclid 1

Revolution Fight and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Neo Sports Plant, 20001 Euclid Ave, Euclid, OH 44117-1416

🕒 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

+12167106065 Website

Fairborn 1

TNT Midwest Martial Arts Academy MMA

25 W Main St, Fairborn, OH 45324-4712

🕒 Friday: 6:00PM-7

+19378788733 Website All Fairborn martial arts schools

Geneva 1

Relson Gracie Combat Club Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5201 Spire Cir, Geneva, OH 44041

+14408622122 Website All Geneva martial arts schools

Grafton 1

Bowen's Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA

970 Commerce Dr, Grafton, OH 44044

+14403090998 Website All Grafton martial arts schools

Hamilton 1

Legacy Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

835 NW Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013-1284

+15136908717 Website All Hamilton martial arts schools

Harrison 1

Drive Mixed Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

1144 Harrison Ave, Harrison, OH 45030-1487

+15132026662 Website All Harrison martial arts schools

Holland 1

USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

6837 Angola Rd, Holland, OH 43528-9633

+14198658664 Website All Holland martial arts schools

Lakemore 1

Lance's Karate Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2464 Church St, Lakemore, OH 44250-8500

+13307948048 Website

Lewis Center 1

Immortal Martial Arts Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8938 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035-7102

+17409093065 Website All Lewis Center martial arts schools

Lima 1

Lima's Total Revolution Training Facility Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1107 E Kibby St, Lima, OH 45804-1649

+15673717159 Website All Lima martial arts schools

Loveland 1

Park's TaeKwonDo, Jiu-jitsu, MMA, WRESTLING, BOXING, KICKBOXING & FITNESS Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

8944 Columbia Rd, Loveland, OH 45140

+15137747275 Website All Loveland martial arts schools

Marietta 1

Marietta Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

315 Gross St, Marietta, OH 45750-2038

+17402368565 Website All Marietta martial arts schools

Massillon 1

Ground Zero MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

256 Erie St S, Massillon, OH 44646-6738

+13306393449 Website All Massillon martial arts schools

Maumee 1

Ohio Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3100 Main St, Maumee, OH 43537-7505

+14193851000 Website All Maumee martial arts schools

Medina 1

Tracy's Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

208 N Court St, Medina, OH 44256-1925

+13307219755 Website All Medina martial arts schools

Mentor 1

GriffonRawl Combat Sports & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

6090 Pinecone Dr, Mentor, OH 44060-1865

+14403589371 Website All Mentor martial arts schools

Middleburg Heights 1

DeCore Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

13389 Smith Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130-7810

🕒 Mon-Thu 4pm-9pm, Fri 4:30pm-6:30pm, Sat 12pm-2pm

+14406651699 Website All Middleburg Heights martial arts schools

Monroe 1

Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center Monroe Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3165 Heritage Green Dr, Monroe, OH 45050

5134027431 Website

Mt Orab 1

Valor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

212 Hughes Blvd, Mt Orab, OH 45154-8325

+19375158806 Website

Oxford 1

Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

5170 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056-1004

🕒 6:00-7:00 PM

+19375037005 Website All Oxford martial arts schools

Rocky River 1

DeCore Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

21220 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

🕒 Mon 4pm-9pm

4406651699 Website All Rocky River martial arts schools

Troy 1

Troy Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1477 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373

+19379809325 Website All Troy martial arts schools

West Chester Township 1

Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6875 Fountains Blvd K, West Chester Township, OH 45069

+15134432048 Website All West Chester Township 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.