MMA Gyms in Illinois
161 of the 1,220 martial arts schools we track in Illinois 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 Illinois page.
Chicago 19
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Chicago BJJ / grapplingMMA
5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646-6215
5-Rings Martial Arts Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
10436 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60628
606 Karate & Self-Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615-5728
🕒 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, 7:30 pm-8:00 pm
Alpha Krav Maga Chicago Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1235 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610-1912
Asiatic Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
8342 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Baker's Dojo of Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
356 E 109th St, Chicago, IL 60628
Bel Air Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2657 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-6862
Benjilany Striking Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3759 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3571
Bravo Martial Arts Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2201 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-4507
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts MMA
1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2528
Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop MMA
110 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616-2130
Emerald Smoke MMA MMA
711 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Mission MMA & Fitness MMA
1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-2502
Project Achilles - Mixed Martial Arts - BJJ - Muay Thai - Self Defense - Concealed Carry Licence - Kid BJJ - Kid Muay Thaï BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
9 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-6541
Slayers MMA Academy: Home to the Rebels of Destruction MMA
1706 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649-4904
TDC MMA + Fitness MMA
2450 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612
UFC Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
Victory MMA Midway Gyms Chicago-Midway Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5101 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4205
🕒 10:00 pm tuesday 4:00 – 10:00 pm
Warrior Evolution MMA MMA
329 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616-1103
Arlington Heights 5
Ludus MMA Fitness MMA
25 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Champion Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
19 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
8472624014 Website All Arlington Heights martial arts schools
Champion Jiu Jitsu Acadamy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
835 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4007
Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1426 E Hintz Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-2207
+12242488692 Website All Arlington Heights martial arts schools
Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights MMA
764 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4416
+12243459490 Website All Arlington Heights martial arts schools
Springfield 5
American Jujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1615 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62702-4772
Commando Krav Maga West Springfield MMA
3305 Robbins Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
Gracie Humaita JiuJitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
116 E Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62704-1901
Paladin Combatives Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
728 S 14th St, Springfield, IL 62703-1746
🕒 Monday - Friday: 4:30pm - 8pm
Springfield Karate and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
761 S Durkin Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-1311
🕒 Monday & Wednesday 6 pm-6:45 pm
Niles 4
Fit & Fight Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
9517 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714-1211
New Breed Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5647 Howard St, Niles, IL 60714-4011
🕒 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, Sat 9am-1:30pm, Sun 10:30am-12pm
Top Level MMA Training Center MMA
7038 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714, Niles, IL 60714
Woodstock 4
Hart Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1108 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098-2959
🕒 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:39:43 +0000
Omega Training Center BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
11908 Catalpa Ln, Woodstock, IL 60098-7629
🕒 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:49:05 GMT
One Touch Fight Team & Academy MMA
11908 Catalpa Ln, Woodstock, IL 60098-7629
Woodstock Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Karate / taekwondoMMA
701 S Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098
Bolingbrook 3
Champion Jiu Jitsu / Spider Gym MMA Bolingbrook Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
501 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Champion Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
501 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490-5637
🕒 Mon 5:30am-8:30pm, Tue 5:30am-8:30pm, Wed 5:30am-8:30pm, Thu 5:30am-9pm, Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 11:30am-1:30pm
Victory Mixed Martial Arts - Bolingbrook MMA
201 Recreation Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440-3073
Crystal Lake 3
Curran Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
102 W Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-4212
🕒 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
MUAY THAI Bags & Mittwork Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
835 Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-8732
Mixed Martial Arts Underground Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
835 S Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Elgin 3
Chicago Unified Mixed Martial Arts Training Academy MMA
1108 South St, Elgin, IL 60123
Fusion Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
782 McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123-6710
LCCT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Elgin Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
30 Dupage Ct, Elgin, IL 60120
Forest Park 3
Intercept MMA LLC Kids classesMMA
1401 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130-2649
🕒 monday – thursday: 5pm
Jang's Yong In Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
7614 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130-1403
🕒 wednesday 4:30
Victory Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1401 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, Forest Park, IL 60130
🕒 monday 9:00
Granite City 3
CMMA Fighting Systems MMA
4124 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040, Granite City, IL 62040
HeadNodHQ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040
🕒 wed, 13 may 2026 19:32
Headnod HQ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
2119 Pontoon Rd, Granite City, IL 62040-4015
🕒 wed, 13 may 2026 19:32
Joliet 3
SUDA Mixed Martial Arts Academy MMA
303 Republic Ave, Joliet, IL 60435-6519
Studio Garuda Martial Arts & Human Performance Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3585 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL 60431-9205
TM Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3480 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60431-1012
Northbrook 3
Alpha Krav Maga Compound Kids classesMMA
573 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062-1252
Brothers MMA GYM BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3425 Whirlaway Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062-6364
Glenview Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
Northbrook, IL
Rockford 3
Black Flag Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
21 Airport Dr, Rockford, IL 61109-2901
Excel Academy of Tae Kwon Do Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
6630 Spring Brook Rd, Rockford, IL 61114-5669
Kong's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
4239 Maray Dr, Rockford, IL 61107
🕒 tuesday & thursday 6:30pm
Schaumburg 3
Brazilian Top Team Schaumburg Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
455 E State Pkwy Unit 103, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Evolution MMA MMA
1207 Remington Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4828
Shidokan Karate Miyamoto Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1423 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
🕒 tuesday 5:15 pm
Aurora 2
World Class Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondoMMA
627 S Route 59, Aurora, IL 60504-8169
Barrington 2
Barrington Martial Arts MMA
123 Barrington Commons Ct, Barrington, IL 60010-3201
Barrington Tiger Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
762 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010-2640
Bloomington 2
Frequency Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
18 Currency Dr A, Bloomington, IL 61704
Savoy Hapkido Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1712 E Hamilton Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
🕒 6pm-7pm, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Champaign 2
Battlehorse Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
406 Ginger Bend Dr, Champaign, IL 61822-3500
CU Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
2408 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822-1302
Dekalb 2
Evolve MMA Club MMA
1616 Sycamore Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115-2034
🕒 9:30am - 7:00pm
United Elite Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1586 Barber Greene Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115-7900
Evergreen Park 2
Academy Of Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3753 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2019
+17082471466 Website All Evergreen Park martial arts schools
Rōnin Jiu Jitsu & Judo Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
10200 S Kedzie Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-3735
+17082265229 Website All Evergreen Park martial arts schools
Freeport 2
Freeport Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
107 W Main St, Freeport, IL 61032-4217
🕒 monday 5:00
Magicians MMA Academy MMA
18 S Chicago Ave, Freeport, IL 61032-4230
Glen Ellyn 2
Chicago Karate Champions Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
856 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-3641
KDC Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
22w535 Butterfield Rd unit 11, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Gurnee 2
Gruber's Karate Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
5725 Stearns School Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
Wrecking Ball MMA BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
905 Lakeside Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-4007
La Grange 2
APEX House of Grappling Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
51 E Plainfield Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-2912
Victory Martial Arts Countryside Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
6475 Joliet Rd, La Grange, IL 60525-4200
Libertyville 2
333 Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1950 N US Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048-9720
Black Tiger Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
410 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1010
Lisle 2
Prime Muay Thai MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
5100 Academy Dr, Lisle, IL 60532-4208
SpitFire Krav Maga BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
5100 Academy Dr, Lisle, IL 60532-2171
Naperville 2
Evolution Mixed Martial Arts MMA
1600 Shore Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1163 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60563-1687
Orland Park 2
Randori MMA & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
11545 183rd Pl, Orland Park, IL 60467-4906
Victory MMA MMA
15414 S 70th Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462-5133
Ottawa 2
Duque Institute of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
4022 Tyler Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-9569
Mực Tẩm Phan Thiết P10 Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
4022 Tyler Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-9569
Palatine 2
Armored Chicago Free trial classMMA
345 N Eric Dr, Palatine, IL 60067-2510
JSM Youth Athletic Fitness Training Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
709 S Vermont St, Palatine, IL 60067-7138
St Charles 2
Misfits Jiujitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
3820 Ohio Ave, St Charles, IL 60174-5460
🕒 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:31:54 +0000
Team Torres MMA MMA
546 S Randall Rd, St Charles, IL 60174
Algonquin 1
Illinois Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
210 Dowdle St, Algonquin, IL 60102-3557
Bedford Park 1
Chicago Fight Team BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
6510 S Lavergne Ave, Bedford Park, IL 60638, Bedford Park, IL 60638
(773) 885-5700 Website All Bedford Park martial arts schools
Belleville 1
BJJ Lifestyle Academy BJJ / grapplingMMA
5308 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226
Belvidere 1
Boone County Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
986 Belvidere Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008
Benton 1
Arsenal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
101 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812
🕒 9:00am-11:30am, 06:30pm-08:30pm
Buffalo Grove 1
Mikhail Kogan Self-Defense and Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1549 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-4518
Burbank 1
Sam Colonna Boxing, Mma, & Fitness Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
5551 W 83rd St, Burbank, IL 60459-2068
Canton 1
PAC BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
411 E Maple St, Canton, IL 61520-2713
🕒 10-11am, 12-1pm
Carol Stream 1
ArK Wave MMA MMA
455 Kehoe Blvd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Cary 1
Spartan Mixed Martial Arts Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
760 Industrial Dr, Cary, IL 60013
Charleston 1
Karate USA Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
505 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920-2027
Collinsville 1
Maryville Muay Thai and Boxing Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
2541 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234-5034
Crest Hill 1
MMA Stop Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
16101 S Weber Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403-8812
Danville 1
Ryan Thomas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
35 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832
Deerfield 1
Cornerstone Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
444 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015-4913
🕒 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Des Plaines 1
MBD Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1508 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4603
Downers Grove 1
CounterStrike MMA Academy MMA
1730 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Evanston 1
Serafin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA
1801 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201-1509
Flossmoor 1
Power Source Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
3309 Vollmer Rd, Flossmoor, IL 60422-2003
Frankfort 1
Frankfort MMA MMA
21800 S La Grange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423
Galesburg 1
Spar10 Agoge MMA MMA
1437 E North St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4127
Gilberts 1
Mango Combat Sports Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
57 Center Dr, Gilberts, IL 60136-9647
🕒 wed, 18 feb 2026 15:01
Glen Carbon 1
Balanced Warrior MMA & Karate, LLC Karate / taekwondoMMA
503 Village Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62034-2733
Hanover Park 1
3D Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1102 E Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133-5421
Homewood 1
Powersource Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
17851 Bretz Dr, Homewood, IL 60430-1954
Jerseyville 1
HeadNod Training Center-Jerseyville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
804 Tri Point Ln., Jerseyville, IL 62052
🕒 wed, 13 may 2026 19:32
Lake Barrington 1
Akf Tiger Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
28686 W Northwest Hwy, Lake Barrington, IL 60010-5942
+18473811543 Website All Lake Barrington martial arts schools
Lake Villa 1
Uniphi MMA and Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1600 Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046-8585
🕒 mon & wed 6pm
Lake Zurich 1
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts Karate / taekwondoMMA
215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2281
Lake in the Hills 1
Tactical Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
1510 Industrial Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
+18158142647 Website All Lake in the Hills martial arts schools
Lombard 1
GW Networks BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
112 E Sunset Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
Loves Park 1
No Joke Mixed Martial Arts MMA
6358 Daytona Dr, Loves Park, IL 61111-8634
Lyons 1
Chicago Fight Team MMA
8696 47th St, Lyons, IL 60534-1625
Machesney Park 1
Northern Illinois Combat Club and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
7007 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115-3700
+18157084945 Website All Machesney Park martial arts schools
Manteno 1
Outliers MMA MMA
388 N Oak St, Manteno, IL 60950-1237
Marion 1
Saiyan Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
4503 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959-0017
Mascoutah 1
Illinois Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
126 E Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258-2135
Metamora 1
Metamora Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
214 E Partridge St, Metamora, IL 61548
Morris 1
Carlson Gracie MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1715 Division St, Morris, IL 60450
North Aurora 1
Carlson Gracie MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
190 Butterfield Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542-1353
Oak Lawn 1
Crimson Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
4640 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-4719
🕒 monday: 5:15pm
Oak Park 1
Flying V Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
111 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301-1363
Oswego 1
Dominion MMA MMA
150 Kendall Point Dr, Oswego, IL 60543-8331
Park Ridge 1
Park Ridge Krav Maga Karate / taekwondoMMA
17 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068-3563
Pawnee 1
Peoria 1
Academy of Okinawan Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
8875 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61615-1722
Peoria Heights 1
Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
704 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616-7548
🕒 monday kids bjj 5 - 5:45pm
Petersburg 1
Cunningham's Ugottawanna Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
120 W Antle St, Petersburg, IL 62675
Quincy 1
Midwest Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
3906 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62305-2804
Riverside 1
Tutaj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1770 S Harlem Ave, Riverside, IL 60546-1442
Robinson 1
Trifinity Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
105 W Highland Ave, Robinson, IL 62454-1707
Roscoe 1
DeLaRosa Submission Wrestling Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
5544 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
🕒 monday - thursday 5:15 pm
Roselle 1
Maxi MMA Jiu Jitsu Kids Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
362 E Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL 60172-2007
Savoy 1
HMD Academy of Tae Kwon Do BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
1701 Woodfield Dr, Savoy, IL 61874-9504
Silvis 1
Ekim's Karate, Kickboxing & MMA Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
405 1st Ave, Silvis, IL 61282-1036
🕒 Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm
Sycamore 1
Sal's Jiu Jitsu and Grappling Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1622 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178-2706
Taylorville 1
Evolve Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
107 W Main Cross St, Taylorville, IL 62568-1787
Tinley Park 1
team one mma MMA
17747 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Urbana 1
Lycan's Den MMA MMA
1305 E Colorado Ave, Urbana, IL 61801-6405
🕒 Mon 9:30am-12:30pm, Tue 7am-9am, Wed 5pm-9pm, Thu 7am-9am, Fri 9:30am-12:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Villa Park 1
Rigitano's American Kenpo Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
401 E North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181
🕒 Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Village of Lakewood 1
Illinois Martial Arts Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
8505 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014
Warrenville 1
Olympia Wrestling MMA MMA
2S610 IL-59, Warrenville, IL 60555-0319
Waukegan 1
Dave Strasser's Freestyle Academy of MMA MMA
125 Cory Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085-4016
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- Kids Martial Arts Classes381
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- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training51
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.
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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.