MMA Gyms
5,070 of the 32,881 martial arts schools we track nationwide have MMA training. "Martial arts" search results lump boxing gyms, jiu-jitsu academies, and traditional dojos in with actual MMA gyms, and a map pin has no field to flag which ones run true mixed-discipline sparring and cage-style training. Every gym here has MMA training confirmed from its own class schedule or website, not just a passing mention of "self-defense" in a review.
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- Alabama46
- Alaska14
- Arizona116
- Arkansas39
- California651
- Colorado102
- Connecticut65
- Delaware10
- Florida396
- Georgia145
- Hawaii20
- Idaho30
- Illinois161
- Indiana60
- Iowa25
- Kansas46
- Kentucky38
- Louisiana43
- Maine14
- Maryland93
- Massachusetts153
- Michigan106
- Minnesota40
- Mississippi38
- Missouri69
- Montana22
- Nebraska25
- Nevada65
- New Hampshire29
- New Jersey301
- New Mexico44
- New York419
- North Carolina135
- North Dakota9
- Ohio134
- Oklahoma51
- Oregon77
- Pennsylvania196
- Rhode Island15
- South Carolina58
- Tennessee80
- Texas497
- Utah39
- Vermont11
- Virginia136
- Washington110
- West Virginia19
- Wisconsin68
- Wyoming10
Sit in on a class before signing up, especially a sparring session. MMA gyms vary a lot in how hard they push contact and how experienced their coaches are with beginners, so watching a live class tells you more than any website will.
Common questions
- Do I need experience to start training MMA?
- No, most MMA gyms run beginner classes that cover striking and grappling fundamentals before anyone spars live. Expect the first few weeks to focus on stance, basic strikes, and takedown defense rather than full-contact sparring.
- How much does an MMA gym membership cost?
- Monthly membership typically runs $100-200, though it varies by region and whether the price includes both striking and grappling classes. Some gyms charge extra for open mat time or private coaching.