MMA Gyms in St Petersburg, FL

5 of the 29 martial arts schools we list in St Petersburg 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.

Amir Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2700 22nd St N, St Petersburg, FL 33713-4014

+17278214097 Website Directions

MA Fitness Kickboxing Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4400 34th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33714-3721

+17273923198 Website Directions

Mike Price's Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6171 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33710-8529

+17274153294 Website Directions

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu St. Pete Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

439 19th St S, St Petersburg, FL 33712

+17272805315 Website Directions

St Pete Fight Team MMA

2259 2nd Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33712

+17278313662 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.