MMA Gyms in Chicago, IL

19 of the 224 martial arts schools we list in Chicago 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.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Chicago BJJ / grapplingMMA

5711 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646-6215

+13128574493 Website Directions

5-Rings Martial Arts Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

10436 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60628

+17732169858 Directions

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

+17734904882 Website Directions

Alpha Krav Maga Chicago Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1235 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610-1912

+17738183851 Website Directions

Asiatic Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

8342 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

+17732345584 Website Directions

Baker's Dojo of Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

356 E 109th St, Chicago, IL 60628

+17733989837 Website Directions

Bel Air Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2657 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-6862

+17739008875 Website Directions

Benjilany Striking Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3759 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3571

+13122483843 Website Directions

Bravo Martial Arts Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2201 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-4507

+17737010024 Website Directions

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts MMA

1528 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-2528

+13122193095 Website Directions

Chicago Mixed Martial Arts, South Loop MMA

110 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616-2130

+17734515487 Website Directions

Emerald Smoke MMA MMA

711 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 666-5107 Directions

Mission MMA & Fitness MMA

1620 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612-2502

+13122852423 Website Directions

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

+13129894023 Website Directions

Slayers MMA Academy: Home to the Rebels of Destruction MMA

1706 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649-4904

+17736062773 Directions

TDC MMA + Fitness MMA

2450 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612

+13127642349 Website Directions

UFC Gym Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

3215 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 248-5229 Website Directions

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

+17739578040 Website Directions

Warrior Evolution MMA MMA

329 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616-1103

+13129642975 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.

Also in Chicago

MMA Gyms near Chicago

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.