MMA Gyms in Irvine, CA

10 of the 44 martial arts schools we list in Irvine 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.

Ancient Arts: Kuk Sool Kwan Hapkido Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

17955 Skypark Cir, Irvine, CA 92614

+19092385047 Website Directions

Empire Training Grounds Irvine Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5520 Trabuco Rd, Irvine, CA 92620-5700

+17148758364 Website Directions

Enshin Karate Irvine California Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1581 Browning, Irvine, CA 92606-4806

🕒 monday-friday: 8:00 am - 9:00pm

+18663653636 Website Directions

Eskrima De Campo JDC-IO MMA

55 Deerwood W, Irvine, CA 92604-3000

+18633322676 Website Directions

Krav Maga of Orange County Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

17751 Sky Park Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6115

+19493330736 Website Directions

Kyokushin Karate OC Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

17811 Skypark Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6109

+19495294100 Website Directions

OC Kickboxing & Mixed Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

18241 Mcdurmott W, Irvine, CA 92614

9498338338 Website Directions

Tajik Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

4250 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604-1730

+19493502735 Website Directions

Team Oyama MMA and Fitness Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

16632 Hale Ave, Irvine, CA 92606-5073

🕒 Mon 11:30am-1pm, Mon 4pm-8pm, Tue 11:30am-1pm, Tue 4:30pm-8pm, Wed 11:30am-1pm, Wed 4pm-8pm, Thu 11:30am-1pm, Thu 4:30pm

+19492503117 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

5405 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604-3717

+19495518660 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.