MMA Gyms in Arlington Heights, IL

5 of the 17 martial arts schools we list in Arlington Heights 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.

Ludus MMA Fitness MMA

25 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

8472585668 Directions

Champion Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

19 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

8472624014 Website Directions

Champion Jiu Jitsu Acadamy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

835 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4007

+18473221965 Directions

Total Impact Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1426 E Hintz Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-2207

+12242488692 Website Directions

Victory MMA Academy - Arlington Heights MMA

764 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4416

+12243459490 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.