MMA Gyms in San Francisco, CA

11 of the 115 martial arts schools we list in San Francisco 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.

10P Cyprus BJJ / grapplingMMA

San Francisco, CA

+16507841839 Website Directions

AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA

2975 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134-2005

+14154676740 Website Directions

Bushido Fight Team MMA

2051 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

(415) 592-9933 Directions

Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1500 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

4155525099 Website Directions

Chi Wu Men Athletic Association Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

910 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

9547084010 Website Directions

Lama's Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondoMMA

461 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110-5553

+14156243201 Website Directions

Outlaw Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1029 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112-3819

+14153492014 Website Directions

Skrap Pack Mission Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

672 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110-1306

+14153747355 Website Directions

Studio86 Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1204 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109-2716

🕒 5pm - 6pm

+13109186087 Website Directions

Woodenman Muay Thai Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

963 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1035

+14157803805 Website Directions

Zen Budokai Jujitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

1622 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114-3707

+19255187015 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.