MMA Gyms in Arkansas

39 of the 242 martial arts schools we track in Arkansas 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 Arkansas page.

Conway 4

Eco Submission Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1100 Bob Courtway Dr, Conway, AR 72032-4767

+15013352621 Website All Conway martial arts schools

Gravitas Martial Arts MMA

1030 Front St, Conway, AR 72032-4306

+15014975811 Website All Conway martial arts schools

Gray Beard Forge MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3150 Vail Ave, Conway, AR 72032-8987

+15014993500 Website All Conway martial arts schools

Premier Martial Arts Conway Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2501 Dave Ward Dr Ste A5, Conway, AR 72034

5013339070 Website All Conway martial arts schools

Fort Smith 4

Apex Academy of MMA & Yoga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

808 N 32nd St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-1029

🕒 4PM-5PM

+14792222625 Website All Fort Smith martial arts schools

Championship MMA MMA

4301 Regions Park Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916-9382

+14796464662 Website All Fort Smith martial arts schools

Thompson Defense Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6421A US-271, Fort Smith, AR 72908

+14797634282 Website All Fort Smith martial arts schools

True Strength Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2000

+14797394647 Website All Fort Smith martial arts schools

Little Rock 3

Hard Knox MMA and Fitness MMA

5305 W 65th St, Little Rock, AR 72209-3819

+15016721462 All Little Rock martial arts schools

Rock City Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

400 N Bowman Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211-2733

+15018129121 Website All Little Rock martial arts schools

Westside Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

806 S Izard St, Little Rock, AR 72201-4028

+15016633850 Website All Little Rock martial arts schools

Rogers 3

American Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1113 S 3rd St, Rogers, AR 72756-5409

+14796339058 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Kuk Sool Won of Rogers Kids classesMMA

1705 W Commerce Dr, Rogers, AR 72756

+14799868000 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Tcb Fight Factory Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1616 S 8th St, Rogers, AR 72756-5909

🕒 Tues/Thursday 8am-9am

+14796331373 Website All Rogers martial arts schools

Bentonville 2

Overcome Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

3600 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72713-6023

+14798002550 Website All Bentonville martial arts schools

T.O.S.S. Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

2003 SW Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72713-7952

+14794120345 Website All Bentonville martial arts schools

Mena 2

Ouachita Combat and Fitness Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

201 Maple Ave, Mena, AR 71953-3365

+14792163828 All Mena martial arts schools

Southern Impact Mixed Martial Arts BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1142 Highway 71 S, Mena, AR 71953-8078

🕒 5:30PM - 8:00PM

+14792160602 All Mena martial arts schools

Searcy 2

Barata Mma MMA

1209 E Race Ave, Searcy, AR 72143

(501) 283-0044 All Searcy martial arts schools

Ru-Jitsu Mixed Martial Arts MMA

1509 W Pleasure Ave, Searcy, AR 72143-5156

+15015939333 All Searcy martial arts schools

Avoca 1

TCB Tae Kwon-Do Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

N Hwy 62 , Avoca, AR 72756

+14796331373 Website

Batesville 1

Without Limits MMA MMA

464 S State St, Batesville, AR 72501-6832

+18703074515 All Batesville martial arts schools

Benton 1

Revolution Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

17724 I-30, Benton, AR 72019

+15017760606 Website All Benton martial arts schools

Cabot 1

Cabot Muay Thai & MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

2790 S 2nd St, Cabot, AR 72023-7063

🕒 7:40pm - 9:10pm

+15012869149 Website All Cabot martial arts schools

Fayetteville 1

Krav Maga Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

2861 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703

4795825425 Website All Fayetteville martial arts schools

Hackett 1

Academy of Bujitsu and Family Fitness Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

103 Choctaw St, Hackett, AR 72937-2904

🕒 5:30pm-6:15pm

+14794146902 Website

Harrison 1

Harrison MMA & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

805 Cottonwood Rd, Harrison, AR 72601-2521

+15018301143 Website All Harrison martial arts schools

Hot Springs 1

Off The Chain MMA MMA

1510 Lakeshore Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71913-6652

+15012588851 Website All Hot Springs martial arts schools

Lowell 1

TK Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1117 N Dixieland St, Lowell, AR 72745-8660

🕒 Mon 5:00pm to 7:30pm

+14793406676 Website All Lowell martial arts schools

Magnolia 1

Magnolia Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

150 Highway 79 Byp N, Magnolia, AR 71753-3240

+19035599712 Website All Magnolia martial arts schools

Mountain View 1

Brotherhood Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

213 E Washington St, Mountain View, AR 72560

🕒 Monday - Friday: 5:30 pm - 8pm

Website

North Little Rock 1

Rocha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4120 E McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2531

+15019028647 Website All North Little Rock martial arts schools

Pea Ridge 1

Blue Line Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

225 Lee Town Rd, Pea Ridge, AR 72751-3203

+14796443642 Website

Pocahontas 1

Kaibudo Shorin Ryu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

210 W Everett St, Pocahontas, AR 72455

Website All Pocahontas martial arts schools

Russellville 1

Forca Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

301 Reasoner Ln, Russellville, AR 72802-2201

+14792642008 Website All Russellville martial arts schools

Sherwood 1

Danny Dring's Living Defense Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

308 E Kiehl Ave, Sherwood, AR 72120-2954

+15018343537 Website All Sherwood martial arts schools

Van Buren 1

Zane Isaacs Championship MMA MMA

2700 Bryan Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956-5059

+14792357272 Website All Van Buren martial arts schools

Walnut Ridge 1

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

215 W Elm St, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476-2341

🕒 6:00pm - 8:00pm

+18706790288 Website All Walnut Ridge martial arts schools

Wynne 1

House MMA Academy MMA

907 S Rowena St, Wynne, AR 72396-3460

+18702383662 Website All Wynne 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.