MMA Gyms in Atlanta, GA

10 of the 50 martial arts schools we list in Atlanta 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.

Bangkok Boxing Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1019 Collier Rd., Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 603-9898 Website Directions

Kohai Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

227 Sandy Springs Pl Ste 380, Atlanta, GA 30328

(404) 256-5555 Website Directions

Premier Martial Arts of Atlanta Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

25 Bennett St NW Ste B2, Atlanta, GA 30309

(678) 677-5137 Website Directions

Straight Blast Gym Atlanta BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1799 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-2134

+14049055959 Website Directions

Team Octopus Midtown Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

503 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3416

+16782733939 Website Directions

Team Roberto Traven Headquarters Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

503 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3416

+16786663838 Website Directions

The Martial Arts Center Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Atlanta, GA 30329

(404) 315-1040 Website Directions

The Welch Martial Art Experience Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

The Welch Martial Art Experience - Fitness Concepts Empowering Life, 201 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314-3422

+16783378332 Website Directions

Tribe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

2997 Cumberland Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339-3145

+14049808384 Website Directions

X3 Sports Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1092 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-4122

+16786715352 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.