MMA Gyms in Lexington, KY

4 of the 25 martial arts schools we list in Lexington 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.

AKF Lexington Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA

4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd Ste 130, Lexington, KY 40513

8594740504 Website Directions

Kentucky Shudokan Karate-Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1139 Tanbark Rd, Lexington, KY 40515-1819

+18592298655 Website Directions

Lexington Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

949 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502-1488

🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-11am

+18595233383 Website Directions

Ronin Karate & MMA Karate / taekwondoMMA

120 Payne St, Lexington, KY 40508

+18593126365 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.