MMA Gyms in Bakersfield, CA

6 of the 39 martial arts schools we list in Bakersfield 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.

Bakersfield Elite Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1201 24th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2300

+16614721884 Website Directions

Eric Nolan's Xtreme Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5101 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309

+16618333367 Website Directions

Han's Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

4302 Gosford Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-4806

+16618332625 Website Directions

McGuire's Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3401 Pacheco Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3108

🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm

+16614124975 Website Directions

The Chute MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4641 District Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2317

+16613690342 Website Directions

Way of Japan Karate-do Bakersfield BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4400 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313-2036

+16618345871 Website Directions

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

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.