MMA Gyms in Connecticut
65 of the 501 martial arts schools we track in Connecticut 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 Connecticut page.
Danbury 4
American Top Team Connecticut BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai Danbury, CT Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
16 Beaver Brook Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
🕒 11 AM - 1 PM
Danbury Academy Mixed Martial Arts MMA
35 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, CT 06811-4946
Glover Teixeira MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
16 Beaver Brook Rd Rear, Danbury, CT 06810
Kore Brazilian Jiu-JItsu and Mixed Martial Arts - HQ Danbury, CT Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
16 Beaver Brook Rd, Danbury, CT 06810-6201
Wallingford 4
Baran's Kenpo Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
21 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492-2382
🕒 Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm
Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
600 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
Jiu Jitsu Life SCA LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
342 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford, CT 06492-4055
Performance Combat MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
220 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT 06492-3666
🕒 5:15-6:15
Cromwell 3
Jiu-Jitsu and Strength Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
14 Alcap Rdg, Cromwell, CT 06416-1058
Salerni Dojo Kyokushin Karate LLC Karate / taekwondoMMA
199 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416-1142
TRITAC Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
14 Alcap Rdg, Cromwell, CT 06416-1058
Hamden 3
Apex Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1125 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-4734
New England Kudo Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1125 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-4734
Soulcraft Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1125 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-4734
Norwalk 3
Jonesly MMA MMA
61 Main St, Norwalk, CT 06851-4703
Sono Dojo and Martial Arts Fitness BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
21 Hanford Pl, Norwalk, CT 06854-3017
Westport Boxing MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
507 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Simsbury 3
KingLand88 Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
540 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070-2496
Olympic Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
141 West St, Simsbury, CT 06070-2422
Olympic Taekwondo Academy - Simsbury Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
928 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
Waterbury 3
Connecticut Wing Chun School of Kung Fu Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
847 Hamilton Ave, Waterbury, CT 06706-1903
Practical Self Defense Training Center Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
847 Hamilton Ave, Waterbury, CT 06706-1903
TFW, Traditional Cultural Bladed Weapons From Many Different Cultures MMA
847 Hamilton Ave, Waterbury, CT 06706-1903
West Hartford 3
Jitae Taekwondo Academy Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
121 Talcott Rd, West Hartford, CT 06110-1239
Plus One Defense Systems Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
9 Tolles St, West Hartford, CT 06110-1504
Underdog Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
23 Andover Dr, West Hartford, CT 06110-1502
Fairfield 2
Elite Combatives Krav Maga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
35 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, CT 06825-4865
Nazuka Dojo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
575 Villa Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825-1950
New Haven 2
CT School Of Survival MMA
319 Peck St, New Haven, CT 06513-2940
Ronin BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1175 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
Shelton 2
Bushi Ban Shelton Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
762 River Rd, Shelton, CT 06484-5465
Hard-Core Self Defense MMA
14 Ann Ave, Shelton, CT 06484-4402
Southington 2
Solid Base BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1079 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489-1264
Villari's Martial Arts Centers Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
405 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489-1823
Avon 1
Avon Karate Karate / taekwondoMMA
12 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001-3700
Bethel 1
Teixeira MMA & Fitness MMA
32 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801
Bristol 1
Ascension Athletics Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
99 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010-4226
Brookfield 1
Colchester 1
Reality Fighting BJJ / grapplingMMA
400 Halls Hill Rd, Colchester, CT 06415
🕒 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Columbia 1
Columbia Kokondo Karate BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
106 Rte 66E, Columbia, CT 06237
🕒 7:00PM to 8:30PM
East Berlin 1
Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
869 Mill St, East Berlin, CT 06023-1025
East Hartford 1
Thornton Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
701 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108-3126
🕒 Saturdays at 10AM
Enfield 1
Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
7 Moody Rd Bldg 2, Enfield, CT 06082
🕒 Mon 10am-8pm, Tue 10am-8pm, Wed 10am-8pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Glastonbury 1
Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
107 Oakwood Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033-2481
Groton 1
Emmanuel Borbon Karate-Do Karate / taekwondoMMA
1064 Poquonnock Rd, Groton, CT 06340-4282
Hebron 1
Hebron Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
111 Main St, Hebron, CT 06248-1519
Madison 1
Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
15 Orchard Park Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2268
Manchester 1
Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-Bushido Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
60 Progress Dr, Manchester, CT 06042-2212
Middlebury 1
Campanella Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
199 Park Road Ext, Middlebury, CT 06762-1833
Milford 1
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Milford Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
354 Woodmont Rd, Milford, CT 06460
Monroe 1
King Academy of Martial Arts and Self Defense Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
232 Main St, Monroe, CT 06468
Naugatuck 1
V Brightman MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA
26 Hotchkiss Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
New Britain 1
Heavy Hitters Club MMA
1 Hartford Sq, New Britain, CT 06052-1162
North Branford 1
CT Krav Maga and MMA MMA
5 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471-1073
+12039804746 Website All North Branford martial arts schools
North Haven 1
Ultimate MMA & Jiu-jitsu Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
79 State St, North Haven, CT 06473-1233
Norwich 1
Strike Zone MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
31 Clinton Ave, Norwich, CT 06360-2165
Oakdale 1
Japan Karate Association of Montville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1242 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale, CT 06370-2612
Oakville 1
CT Combat Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
27 Main St, Oakville, CT 06779-1703
Old Saybrook 1
Renzo Gracie Shoreline Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
139 Mill Rock Rd E, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-4201
Orange 1
Black Wolf Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
153 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477-3243
Prospect 1
Technique BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
31 Industrial Rd, Prospect, CT 06712-1039
Stamford 1
Carlson Gracie Team Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
76 Progress Dr, Stamford, CT 06902-3600
Stratford 1
Cruvinel Brothers Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
60 Access Rd, Stratford, CT 06615-7455
Tolland 1
IPD Jiujitsu and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
30 Industrial Park Rd E, Tolland, CT 06084-2874
Watertown 1
Thunder Martial Arts Academy Free trial classMMA
30 Echo Lake Rd, Watertown, CT 06795-2684
Also in Connecticut
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools110
- Kids Martial Arts Classes211
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools236
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies5
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training20
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.