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Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Knoxville, TN

3 of the 58 martial arts schools we list in Knoxville 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.

FBS Combat Club

3551 N Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37917-3117

🕒 Monday - Thursday: 6am

+18657056456 Website Directions

Hero Athletics Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11214 Outlet Dr, Knoxville, TN 37932

+18656406611 Website Directions

Knoxville Martial Arts Academy

6514 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-6570

🕒 Saturday: 10:00 am

+18657719775 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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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.