MMA Gyms in Riverside, CA

5 of the 41 martial arts schools we list in Riverside 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.

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Corona Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

12391 Sampson St, Riverside, CA 92503

+19518803870 Website Directions

Allen Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10600 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1819

+19513540244 Website Directions

Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3457 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-3218

+19517425733 Website Directions

Mma Fitness MMA

3847 Pierce St, Riverside, CA 92503-4984

+17143173676 Directions

Riverside Youth Judo Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

10530 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-1898

+19513537118 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.