MMA Gyms in Tampa, FL

17 of the 93 martial arts schools we list in Tampa 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.

Aikido Chuseikan of Tampa Bay Karate / taekwondoMMA

3200 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607-5151

+18133300354 Website Directions

Collective Jiu Jitsu & MMA Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4316 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611-1304

+18135215545 Website Directions

Fight Team LLC BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5555 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624-3609

+18134174568 Website Directions

Gracie PAC MMA BJJ / grapplingMMA

5040 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624-5030

+18132441293 Website Directions

Gracie Westchase Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

12807 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635-9615

+18134659081 Website Directions

Highlander MMA & Gracie Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

5700 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615-5200

+18133344062 Directions

Ingram's Karate Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

14457 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

+18139694777 Website Directions

Martial Arts Advantage Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

3311 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629-7817

+18138328800 Website Directions

Martial Arts Advantage North Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

234 E Bearss Ave Ste A, Tampa, FL 33613

8139778800 Website Directions

Sniper MMA MMA

7402 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617-4410

+18137276102 Directions

South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

4916 S Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33611-3439

+18133300591 Website Directions

Tampa Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

11732 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618-3504

🕒 Mon 5:30pm-9pm, Tue 5:30pm-10pm, Wed 5:30pm-8:45pm, Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 7:15pm-8:15pm, Sat 12pm-2pm

+18139514865 Website Directions

Tampa Muay Thai Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

810 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

8139256881 Website Directions

Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts MMA

12202 Race Track Rd., Tampa, FL 33626

(813) 666-4385 Website Directions

Traditional TaeKwon-Do Center Interbay Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5251 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611-3502

+18135320585 Website Directions

Tribe Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5829 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611-4231

+18139545227 Website Directions

Ybor City Jiu-Jitsu Club BJJ / grapplingMMA

718 E Henderson Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

+18138105171 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.