MMA Gyms in Alabama

46 of the 328 martial arts schools we track in Alabama 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. Full listings for every city are on the Alabama page.

Mobile 5

AMP Mixed Martial Arts MMA

65 Sidney Phillips Dr, Mobile, AL 36607-2508

+15408468900 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Lion Pryde Muay Thai Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

5858 Old Pascagoula Rd, Mobile, AL 36619-2103

🕒 6:30PM

+12512108619 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Port City Combat Sports MMA

7335 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608-4568

+12512329251 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Port City MMA MMA

Schillinger Rd S, Mobile, AL 36695

(251) 470-0903 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Shaolin Institute Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

704 Lakeside Dr, Mobile, AL 36693-5112

🕒 21:15

+12516623225 Website All Mobile martial arts schools

Birmingham 4

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Birmingham - MMA & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7001 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210-2332

+12058683002 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Fight Club Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7001 Crestwood Blvd Ste 614, Birmingham, AL 35210

2052065632 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Heroes Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1840 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235-3484

+12055401287 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Jiu Jitsu in Greystone - Gracie Barra BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

5510 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-6547

+12056442520 Website All Birmingham martial arts schools

Huntsville 4

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

2604 Mirabeau Dr, Huntsville, AL 35805

+12563613882 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Arsenal Combat Sports Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1808 Sportsman Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816-1442

+12562920025 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Claymore Fighting & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

11547 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35803

+12564443183 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Powell's MMA System Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2650 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35816

+12564799203 Website All Huntsville martial arts schools

Dothan 2

Wolfpack Karate & MMA Karate / taekwondoMMA

1024 S Oates St, Dothan, AL 36301-3514

+13346772002 Website All Dothan martial arts schools

Wolfpack Mixed Martial Arts MMA

2952 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 677-2002 Website All Dothan martial arts schools

Florence 2

Florence BJJ BJJ / grapplingMMA

SONIC, 2841 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630-9555

+12566483843 Website All Florence martial arts schools

Florence Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

212 N Court St, Florence, AL 35630-4853

+12565778647 Website All Florence martial arts schools

Madison 2

Krav Maga Worldwide of Madison Kids classesFree trial classMMA

97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400

+12564000704 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Rocket City Revolution BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758-3400

+18029991602 Website All Madison martial arts schools

Pelham 2

Gracie Barra Pelham Alabama | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Self-Defense BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

200 Bowling Ln, Pelham, AL 35124

🕒 13:17

+12056375551 Website All Pelham martial arts schools

The Cage MMA & Fitness MMA

200 Bowling Ln, Pelham, AL 35124-4354

+12056166270 Website All Pelham martial arts schools

Alexandria 1

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

81 Big Valley Rd, Alexandria, AL 36250-7000

+12562835363 Website

Anniston 1

Tough House Wrestling Club LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

135 Pinson Rd, Anniston, AL 36201

+16199074249 Website All Anniston martial arts schools

Attalla 1

The GOAT MMA and Jiu-jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

309 4th St NW, Attalla, AL 35954-2238

+12564855081

Auburn 1

Auburn Mixed Martial Arts MMA

2515 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830

+13348870818 Website All Auburn martial arts schools

Bay Minette 1

Kuzushi Club APB Jiu Jitsu & Ramer MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

51310 Propst Rd, Bay Minette, AL 36507-5418

Website All Bay Minette martial arts schools

Bessemer 1

The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4823 Promenade Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022-7305

+12057472277 Website All Bessemer martial arts schools

Cullman 1

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

1708 Tallyho St SW, Cullman, AL 35055

+12567370961 Website All Cullman martial arts schools

Daphne 1

Championship Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness MMA

1410 US Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526-0137

+12516210304 Website All Daphne martial arts schools

Decatur 1

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Decatur Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

108 Lenwood Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35603

+12565661551 Website All Decatur martial arts schools

Demopolis 1

Ross Martial Arts & Fitness Academy Free trial classMMA

1014 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732

+13342899775 Website

Enterprise 1

I'mmortal. Kombat MMA

1919 E Park Ave, Enterprise, AL 36330

+13343891164 Website All Enterprise martial arts schools

Fairhope 1

Port City Combat Sports - Fairhope MMA

21611 AL-181, Fairhope, AL 36532-4423

+12512329251 Website All Fairhope martial arts schools

Foley 1

Gracie United-Team Jucao Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

213 9th Ave, Foley, AL 36535

+12059196473 Website All Foley martial arts schools

Gulf Shores 1

Mako MMA Academy MMA

3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-2836

+12512338155 All Gulf Shores martial arts schools

Hazel Green 1

Kame House MMA MMA

13669 Highway 231 431 N, Hazel Green, AL 35750

+12564693323 All Hazel Green martial arts schools

Hoover 1

Champions Freestyle MMA MMA

3447 Lorna Ln, Hoover, AL 35216-5227

+12054102698 All Hoover martial arts schools

Jasper 1

Gracie United/Team Jucao Jasper Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

101 19th St W, Jasper, AL 35501

+12053882586 Website All Jasper martial arts schools

Montgomery 1

NXG Combat Sports & Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4315 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109

+13342205530 Website All Montgomery martial arts schools

Morris 1

Gracie United Team Jucao - Morris Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

8530 Highway 31 N, Morris, AL 35116-1242

+12053882586 Website

Muscle Shoals 1

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Muscle Shoals Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

605 Tyler Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-2323

🕒 22:11

+12569789768 Website

Northport 1

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

6300 Highway 69 N, Northport, AL 35473-1508

🕒 5:30

+12057658300 Website All Northport martial arts schools

Opelika 1

Kage Fit Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3495 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801

+13343632727 Website All Opelika martial arts schools

Saraland 1

Panda BJJ & MMA at Brok Weaver Boxing & Big Jay Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

208 Saraland Blvd S, Saraland, AL 36571

+12512173506 All Saraland martial arts schools

Tuscaloosa 1

American Top Team Tuscaloosa Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1110 15th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-3392

🕒 10:00am

+12058266400 Website All Tuscaloosa martial arts schools

Vestavia Hills 1

Birmingham Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

3215 Endeavor Ln Ste 133, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

+12059093720 Website All Vestavia Hills martial arts schools

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.

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Good to know about mma gyms

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.

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.