MMA Gyms in Arizona
116 of the 704 martial arts schools we track in Arizona 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 Arizona page.
Phoenix 21
12th Street Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1107 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022-2691
5 Elements Kung Fu Karate / taekwondoMMA
3135 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032-7155
Arizona Sub Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
4220 W Opportunity Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086-1484
Black Flag Submission co Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3593 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051-9400
Black Sun Boxing 黑日拳法 - Wing Chun MMA, Catch Wrestling, Kickboxing BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6815 S 44th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85042-5383
🕒 Classes Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am
Cactus Sage School Karate / taekwondoMMA
1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Fit-Defense MMA MMA
12950 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022-5500
Immediate Action Combatives BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
10433 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3824
Kombative Concepts Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
41125 N Daisy Mountain Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Legion MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1725 W Williams Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027-1332
🕒 11am – 1pm, 4pm – 8pm Monday & Wednesday
Loco Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1510 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022-2701
Open MMAT Academy MMA
3559 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051-5800
Phoenix Krav Maga and Fitness Kids classesMMA
41780 W Opportunity Way Bldg 2, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Premier Martial Arts Chandler West Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4025 E Chandler Blvd Ste 10, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Pro Edge Boxing MMA & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1524 E Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ 85014-3727
Refuge BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
711 E Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85085-0101
🕒 Mon 9:30am-8pm, Tue 10:30am-8pm, Wed 9:30am-8pm, Thu 10:30am-8pm, Fri 10:30am-8pm, Sat 9am-12:30pm
Strong Heart Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3130 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050-0001
TNT MMA Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1515 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2018
The MMA Lab Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2710 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053-7500
Victory Martial Arts Ahwatukee Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
4025 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85048-8829
Xayaveth Muay Thai Gym Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7150 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Mesa 20
Precision Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1908 E McKELLIPS Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203
Arizona Freestyle Judo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
4210 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Arizona Shingitai Yudanshakai BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4210 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205-8607
Coach Decker Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4210 E Main St Ste 1, Mesa, AZ 85205
Faction Combatives & Combat Sports BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1529 S Clearview Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209-4047
Faction Combatives, LLC BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7641 E Guadalupe Rd # B103, Mesa, AZ 85212
Farias Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
5257 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205-4308
🕒 7am & 9am Monday – Friday
Flow MMA Academy Kids classesFree trial classMMA
2121 W Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202-7378
Maracaba BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
2235 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-4859
On The Rock Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3215 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212-9646
PIT MMA & Fitness MMA
14259 S 185th St, Mesa, AZ 85212
Precision Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5757 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215-2764
Sharkside Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1529 S Clearview Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209-4047
Spartan Nation Combatives and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3929 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85205
🕒 At 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, we off...
Stand and Command Martial Arts MMA
6060 E Brown Rd Ste 102, Mesa, AZ 85205
Tigers Lair Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA
6056 E Baseline Rd Ste 105, Mesa, AZ 85206
United MMA East Mesa Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1925 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-4100
Universal Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
7931 E Pecos Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212-6501
Victory Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1914 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204-6802
Victory Martial Arts - Augusta Ranch Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
9919 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209-8325
Scottsdale 9
Art of Submission Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
10405 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-1301
🕒 Monday-Thursday: 7-8am & 4-7:30pm
Az Tiger Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
9319 N 94th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5563
Fight Ready MMA & Fitness Gym Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8666 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Jade Dragon Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9419 E San Salvador Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5510
Kiko France BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
8029 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3817
Koclanis Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8473 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250-6335
Maui Saito Ninjitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
16585 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1766
Mountain View Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8445 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Valley Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9419 E San Salvador Dr Ste 103, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Tucson 9
Apex Mixed Martial Arts MMA
4343 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705-1630
Bujinkan USA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4518 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
🕒 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:32:15
DeBrazil Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
560 W 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713-1535
Judo TucsonDojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
101 W 44th St, Tucson, AZ 85713-5925
🕒 Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Magnus Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6979 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710-2800
TOROTech Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
4765 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712-4730
🕒 Tue/Thu practices–Little Toros 4:30pm
Tucson Muay Thai & Mixed Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
7223 E Golf links Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730-1114
Undisputed Tucson Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1240 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705-7336
🕒 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:06:55
Valor & Virtue Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
6906 N Camino Martin, Tucson, AZ 85741-2282
Chandler 7
Bautista Kajukenbo MMA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
950 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225-2401
Chandler MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5955 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-1882
Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
6150 W Chandler Blvd #5, Chandler, AZ 85226
NB Taekwondo & Fitness Center Karate / taekwondoMMA
2015 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224-2245
Premier Martial Arts Chandler East Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2945 E Riggs Rd Ste 12, Chandler, AZ 85249
Tremblay BJJ MMA at Boxout Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
812 W Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225-2933
Victory Martial Arts - Chandler Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2945 E Riggs Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249-3684
Tempe 6
Arizona Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1425 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281-6908
🕒 Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
DTE MMA MMA
8400 S Kyrene Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284-2100
🕒 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:57
Dragon-Snake MMA and Fitness MMA
425 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288-2251
Fluid Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3136 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282-8001
Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
6745 S Harl Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283-4330
Phoenix JKD Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6745 S Harl Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283-4330
🕒 Monday: Competition Class 5pm - 6pm
Surprise 5
2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness MMA
15332 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374-2463
Baker's MMA & Fitness LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
13059 W Grand Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374-7044
Kickers mma MMA
13415 W Westgate Dr, Surprise, AZ 85378-7107
Proving Ground MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
12851 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378-9600
Tough Survival Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
16393 W Saguaro Park Ln, Surprise, AZ 85387
Avondale 3
10th Planet Goodyear Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
513 W Western Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323-2226
Abunai MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
300 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323-1905
Damri MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
735 N 114th Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323
Flagstaff 3
Octagon-Mma & Martial Arts MMA
2009 E Cedar Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-1620
Southside Combat Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2568 E 7th Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Sunnyside Boxing Mma Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
1555 E Cedar Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004-1618
Gilbert 3
Carlson Gracie Team AZ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
891 E Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296-2965
Premier Martial Arts Gilbert (2743 S. Market Street, Gilbert) Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2743 S Market St Ste 107, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Sandoval Freestyle Karate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1522 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296-4018
Glendale 3
2KnuckleSports MMA & Fitness – Glendale Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9250 N 43rd Ave, Suites 10–13, Glendale, AZ 85302
Victory PHX Martial Arts - Glendale Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
5170 W Phelps Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306
Peoria 3
Hwa Rang Do Private Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8030 W Country Gables Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381
Red Hawk Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
9850 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345-6110
Siege Mma Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
14131 N Rio Vista Blvd, Peoria, AZ 85381-4917
Prescott 3
Average Joe's MMA Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
546 6th St, Prescott, AZ 86301-2014
🕒 Mon-Fri: 6am – 8pm
Excellence School of Jiu Jitsu - Prescott Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
3400 Gateway Blvd, Prescott, AZ 86303-6848
Mountain Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
215 N McCormick St, Prescott, AZ 86301-2705
Yuma 3
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Yuma, AZ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
7015 E 29th St, Yuma, AZ 85365-6548
Aztec BJJ & MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
3780 S 4th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85365-4519
Yuma Grit BJJ / grapplingMMA
1472 S 2nd Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364-4705
🕒 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Kingman 2
Champion Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA
532 E Beale St, Kingman, AZ 86401-5919
Kingman Riot MMA LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
810 Eastern St, Kingman, AZ 86401
Lake Havasu City 2
Arevalo Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3611 Jamaica Blvd S, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
+19288550505 Website All Lake Havasu City martial arts schools
The Tap Room Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
2175 Kiowa Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-3000
+19288895487 Website All Lake Havasu City martial arts schools
Payson 2
Inspiration Martial Arts - Payson Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
501 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541
Vanquish MMA & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
307 S Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ 85541-4865
Carefree 1
Souza Grappling Co. Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7905 E Cave Creek Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377
🕒 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Casa Grande 1
Warriors Guild Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
973 E Cottonwood Ln, Casa Grande, AZ 85122-2245
🕒 3:00pm-3:25pm
Coolidge 1
Cottonwood 1
Combat Club Cottonwood Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1645 E Cottonwood St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4500
Fountain Hills 1
Impact Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
16872 E Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-8312
+16238069912 Website All Fountain Hills martial arts schools
Goodyear 1
Phoenix BJJ & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
500 N Bullard Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338-2520
Green Valley 1
Undisputed South Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
101 S La Canada Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614-1572
🕒 Sat 8am-2pm
Marana 1
Ironwood Jiu-jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
12702 N Sanders Rd, Marana, AZ 85653-9763
Queen Creek 1
Ethos Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
18530 E San Tan Blvd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142-2200
Show Low 1
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Show Low Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
620 E McNeil, Show Low, AZ 85901-5932
Sun City 1
Rukkus Athletics MMA and Performance Center MMA
18700 N 107th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85373
Williams 1
Route 66 Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
106 N 4th St, Williams, AZ 86046-0166
🕒 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:05:04
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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.